Gouripur - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Gouripur is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 24.3 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Ramkrishnapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gouripur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gouripur is 310839. The village covers a total geographical area of 50.61 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gouripur

As per Census 2011, Gouripur village has a total population of 96 people, consisting of 50 males and 46 females. The village has 29 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 13 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 64 literate and 32 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gouripur

Gouripur 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 Gouripur

Gouripur 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 15.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Gouripur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Gouripur is about 24.3 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 Gouripur

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

Health Facilities in Gouripur

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

FAQs about Gouripur