Gaurangapur - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Gaurangapur is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 25.9 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Bhour serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaurangapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaurangapur is 310913. The village covers a total geographical area of 70.31 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gaurangapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gaurangapur

As per Census 2011, Gaurangapur village has a total population of 264 people, consisting of 135 males and 129 females. The village has 73 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 127 literate and 137 illiterate residents. Additionally, 261 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gaurangapur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gaurangapur

Gaurangapur 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 Gaurangapur

Gaurangapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Gaurangapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Gaurangapur is about 25.9 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaurangapur

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

Health Facilities in Gaurangapur

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

FAQs about Gaurangapur