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

As per Census 2011, Guurni village has a total population of 1,547 people, consisting of 776 males and 771 females. The village has 354 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 279 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 786 literate and 761 illiterate residents. Additionally, 56 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,547776771
Child Population (0–6 yrs)279129150
Scheduled Castes (SC)562729
Literate Population786424362
Illiterate Population761352409

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SenpurNorth-West1.06 km
Bade TehattaSouth-East1.12 km
ChandipurNorth-East1.67 km
DhubinagadiWest1.87 km
BikrampurWest2.00 km
GiridharpurNorth-West2.02 km
Chak ShukpukuriaSouth2.03 km
BagundaSouth-East2.18 km
SaliSouth2.34 km
MalumgachhaEast2.49 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Guurni

Where is Guurni located?

Guurni village is located in Nakashipara Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Guurni?

The Gram Panchayat of Guurni is Haranagar.

What is the pincode of Guurni?

The pincode of Guurni is 741126.

What is the population of Guurni?

Guurni has a total population of 1,547, including 776 males and 771 females.

How many households are there in Guurni?

There are 354 households in Guurni.

What is the literacy rate in Guurni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Guurni is 50.81%. Male literacy is 54.64% and female literacy is 46.95%.