Gurbari - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Gurbari is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.8 km from Dhaniakhali and around 43 km from Chinsura. Gudubari-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurbari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurbari is 324535. The village covers a total geographical area of 266.87 hectares and falls under the 712303 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Gurbari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gurbari

According to the 2011 Census, Gurbari village had a total population of 1,898 people, including 926 males and 972 females, living in 478 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.55%, with male literacy at 75.89% and female literacy at 59.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 574, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 578.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurbari

Gurbari 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 Gurbari

Gurbari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Jhapandanga, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Gurbari is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Gurbari is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurbari

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

Health Facilities in Gurbari

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

FAQs about Gurbari