Gurnagar Village Overview
Gurnagar is a village in Bamangola tehsil of Maldah district, West Bengal. It lies about 3.2 km from Pakuahat tehsil headquarters and around 36.9 km from English Bazar district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Pakuahat is the Gram Panchayat for Gurnagar village.
The sections below provide essential information about Gurnagar village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurnagar is 312869. The village covers a geographical area of 123.99 hectares and has a pincode of 732138. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.
Location Map of Gurnagar
Population & Demographics of Gurnagar
This section provides population and demographic details of Gurnagar village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 608 | 309 | 299 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 74 | 34 | 40 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 330 | 171 | 159 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 224 | 115 | 109 |
| Literate Population | 379 | 223 | 156 |
| Illiterate Population | 229 | 86 | 143 |
Key population details of Gurnagar village are given below:
- Gurnagar village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 608, including approximately 309 males and 299 females, with a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 330 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 224 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Gurnagar village is good, with a literacy rate of about 62.34%.
- There are around 136 households in Gurnagar village.
Transport & Connectivity of Gurnagar
Transport facilities help residents of Gurnagar village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Gurnagar
The following villages are located close to Gurnagar and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gurnagar
- Where is Gurnagar located?
- Gurnagar village is located in Bamangola Subdivision, Maldah district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Gurnagar?
- The Gram Panchayat of Gurnagar is Pakuahat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Gurnagar?
- The pincode of Gurnagar is 732138.
- What is the population of Gurnagar?
- Gurnagar has a total population of 608, including 309 males and 299 females.
- How many households are there in Gurnagar?
- There are 136 households in Gurnagar.
- What is the literacy rate in Gurnagar?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gurnagar is 62.34%. Male literacy is 72.17% and female literacy is 52.17%.