Guria

Guria is a village located in Matigara subdivision of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 17.9km away from sub-district headquarter Kadamtala. Darjiling is the district headquarter of Guria village. As per 2009 stats, Patharghata is the gram panchayat of Guria village.

Here you can discover what makes Guria unique in its vibrant Matigara-Darjiling region. You’ll see Guria’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 Guria

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Guria is 306537. The village spans a total geographical area of 155 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 734010. Siliguri is nearest town to Guria village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Guria 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 Matigara-naxalbari Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Guria

Population of Guria

According to the 2011 Census, Guria has a total population of about 2,913, with approximately 1,503 males and 1,410 females. The sex ratio is around 938 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 367 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,830 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 390. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.31%, with male literacy at about 67.13% and female literacy near 55.11%. There are around 617 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Guria's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Guria

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

Nearby Villages of Guria

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Guria