Ghurni

Ghurni is a village located in Krishnagar I subdivision of Nadia district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Baruihuda (tehsildar office) and 4km away from district headquarter Krishnanagar. As per 2009 stats, Bhandarkhola is the gram panchayat of Ghurni village.

Here you can discover what makes Ghurni unique in its vibrant Krishnagar I-Nadia region. You’ll see Ghurni’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Ghurni

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ghurni is 321731. The village spans a total geographical area of 128.29 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 741103. Krishnagar is nearest town to Ghurni village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ghurni village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Krishnanagar Uttar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ghurni

Population of Ghurni

According to the 2011 Census, Ghurni has a total population of about 1,694, with approximately 884 males and 810 females. The sex ratio is around 916 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 196 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,048 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 157. The overall literacy rate is approximately 51.83%, with male literacy at about 55.77% and female literacy near 47.53%. There are around 396 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ghurni's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ghurni

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ghurni. As per the 2011 stats, Ghurni had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Ghurni

Knowing the nearby villages of Ghurni helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ghurni.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ghurni