Goranda

Goranda is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 18.2km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Goranda village. As per 2009 stats, Autina is the gram panchayat of Goranda village.

Here you can discover what makes Goranda unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Goranda’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Goranda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Goranda is 311593. The village spans a total geographical area of 101.6 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733127. Balurghat is nearest town to Goranda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

When it comes to local governance, Goranda village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gangarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Goranda

Population of Goranda

According to the 2011 Census, Goranda has a total population of about 165, with approximately 77 males and 88 females. The sex ratio is around 1142 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 16 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 144. The overall literacy rate is approximately 35.15%, with male literacy at about 45.45% and female literacy near 26.14%. There are around 43 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Goranda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Goranda

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Goranda. As per the 2011 stats, Goranda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Goranda

Knowing the nearby villages of Goranda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Goranda.

Frequently Asked Questions about Goranda