Guurni - Nakashipara, Nadia

Guurni is a village situated in the Nakashipara subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakashipara and around 39.1 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Haranagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guurni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guurni is 321448. The village covers a total geographical area of 161.47 hectares and falls under the 741126 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Guurni

According to the 2011 Census, Guurni village had a total population of 1,547 people, including 776 males and 771 females, living in 354 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.99%, with male literacy at 65.53% and female literacy at 58.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of Guurni

Guurni 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 Guurni

Guurni is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sonadanga, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Guurni is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Guurni is about 39.1 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Guurni

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

Health Facilities in Guurni

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

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