Gouribag - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Gouribag is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 12.3 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Prasadpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gouribag village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gouribag is 314838. The village covers a total geographical area of 24.69 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Lalbagh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Gouribag

According to the 2011 Census, Gouribag village had a total population of 506 people, including 264 males and 242 females, living in 126 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.98%, with male literacy at 77.05% and female literacy at 68.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 339, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Gouribag

Gouribag 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 Gouribag

Gouribag is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Murshidabad, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lalbagh to Gouribag is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Gouribag is about 12.3 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 Gouribag

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

Health Facilities in Gouribag

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

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