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

As per Census 2011, Gouribag village has a total population of 506 people, consisting of 264 males and 242 females. The village has 126 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 47 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 335 literate and 171 illiterate residents. Additionally, 339 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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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