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.

Guria has its own place in the vibrant Darjiling region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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.

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Population of Guria

Below is a concise population overview of Guria as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Guria village:

• The total population of Guria village is around 2,913, including approximately 1,503 males and 1,410 females, with a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 367 children aged 0–6 years in Guria village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Guria village has 1,830 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 390 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Guria village is about 61.31%, with male literacy at 67.13% and female literacy at 55.11%.
• There are around 617 households in Guria village.

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.

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