Gudar - Uluberia - I, Howrah

Gudar is a village situated in the Uluberia - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.5 km from Uluberia and around 32 km from Howrah. Bahira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gudar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gudar is 332995. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.16 hectares and falls under the 711316 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Gudar

As per Census 2011, Gudar village has a total population of 2,395 people, consisting of 1,202 males and 1,193 females. The village has 484 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 331 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,548 literate and 847 illiterate residents. Additionally, 901 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3951,2021,193
Child Population (0–6 yrs)331157174
Scheduled Castes (SC)901442459
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population1,548810738
Illiterate Population847392455

Nearby Villages of Gudar

Gudar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BaggachhaNorth-East0.67 km
GharsalapWest0.83 km
DamodarpurSouth1.18 km
BirpurSouth-West1.44 km
BaragohalNorth-West1.62 km
MahisaliEast1.68 km
DalsalapWest1.90 km
MahespurNorth-West2.05 km
BahiraSouth-East2.23 km
Khan JadapurNorth-West2.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gudar

Gudar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bir Shibpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Gudar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Gudar is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gudar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Gudar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Gudar

Where is Gudar located?

Gudar village is located in Uluberia - I Subdivision, Howrah district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gudar?

The Gram Panchayat of Gudar is Bahira.

What is the pincode of Gudar?

The pincode of Gudar is 711316.

What is the population of Gudar?

Gudar has a total population of 2,395, including 1,202 males and 1,193 females.

How many households are there in Gudar?

There are 484 households in Gudar.

What is the literacy rate in Gudar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gudar is 64.63%. Male literacy is 67.39% and female literacy is 61.86%.