Gurnagar - Bamangola, Malda

Gurnagar is a village situated in the Bamangola subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.2 km from Pakuahat and around 36.9 km from English Bazar. Pakuahat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurnagar is 312869. The village covers a total geographical area of 123.99 hectares and falls under the 732138 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Gurnagar

As per Census 2011, Gurnagar village has a total population of 608 people, consisting of 309 males and 299 females. The village has 136 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 74 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 379 literate and 229 illiterate residents. Additionally, 330 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 224 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurnagar

Gurnagar 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 Gurnagar

Gurnagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Deotala, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Gurnagar is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Gurnagar is about 36.9 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 Gurnagar

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

Health Facilities in Gurnagar

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

FAQs about Gurnagar