Gurpara - Ranaghat - I, Nadia

Gurpara is a village situated in the Ranaghat - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Habibpur and around 34.9 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Anulia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurpara is 322026. The village covers a total geographical area of 152.58 hectares and falls under the 741255 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gurpara

According to the 2011 Census, Gurpara village had a total population of 983 people, including 498 males and 485 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.22%, with male literacy at 73.84% and female literacy at 68.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 384, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurpara

Gurpara 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 Gurpara

Gurpara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Payradanga, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Gurpara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Gurpara is about 34.9 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 Gurpara

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

Health Facilities in Gurpara

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

FAQs about Gurpara