Gunjarpur - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Gunjarpur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.9 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Gopalbati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gunjarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunjarpur is 311305. The village covers a total geographical area of 49.89 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gunjarpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gunjarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gunjarpur village had a total population of 292 people, including 155 males and 137 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.94%, with male literacy at 94.44% and female literacy at 91.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Gunjarpur

Gunjarpur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Gunjarpur

Public transport in the Gunjarpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Gunjarpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Gunjarpur is about 12.2 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunjarpur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gunjarpur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Gunjarpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gunjarpur village are given below:

FAQs about Gunjarpur