Gaurnai Village - Balagarh, Hooghly

Gaurnai is a village situated in the Balagarh subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.5 km from Patuligram and around 23.2 km from Chinsura. Sijakamalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaurnai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaurnai is 325017. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.98 hectares and falls under the 712515 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gaurnai

As per Census 2011, Gaurnai village has a total population of 1,297 people, consisting of 659 males and 638 females. The village has 309 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 150 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 896 literate and 401 illiterate residents. Additionally, 307 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 225 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaurnai

Gaurnai 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 Gaurnai

Gaurnai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khamargachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Gaurnai is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Gaurnai is about 23.2 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 Gaurnai

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

Health Facilities in Gaurnai

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

FAQs about Gaurnai