Gunsi - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Gunsi is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 29.2 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Batun serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gunsi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunsi is 310980. The village covers a total geographical area of 45.92 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gunsi

According to the 2011 Census, Gunsi village had a total population of 216 people, including 113 males and 103 females, living in 51 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.20%, with male literacy at 77.45% and female literacy at 68.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Gunsi

Gunsi 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 Gunsi

Gunsi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 8.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Gunsi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Gunsi is about 29.2 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 Gunsi

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

Health Facilities in Gunsi

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

FAQs about Gunsi