Ghurni (P) - Krishnagar - I, Nadia

Ghurni (P) is a village situated in the Krishnagar - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baruihuda and around 4 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Bhandarkhola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghurni (P) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghurni (P) is 321731. The village covers a total geographical area of 128.29 hectares and falls under the 741103 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Ghurni (P) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Krishnanagar Uttar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghurni (P)

According to the 2011 Census, Ghurni (P) village had a total population of 1,694 people, including 884 males and 810 females, living in 396 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.61%, with male literacy at 63.61% and female literacy at 53.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,048, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 157.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghurni (P)

Ghurni (P) 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 Ghurni (P)

Ghurni (P) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Krishnanagar City Junction, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Ghurni (P) is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Ghurni (P) is about 4 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghurni (P)

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

Health Facilities in Ghurni (P)

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

FAQs about Ghurni (P)