Gurma

Gurma is a village located in Gopiballavpur Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Gopiballavpur are the district & sub-district headquarters of Gurma village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Nota is the gram panchayat of Gurma village.

Here you can discover what makes Gurma unique in its vibrant Gopiballavpur Ii-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Gurma’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 Gurma

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gurma is 340420. The village spans a total geographical area of 117.02 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721517. Jhargram is nearest town to Gurma village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 55km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gurma 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 Nayagram Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gurma

Population of Gurma

According to the 2011 Census, Gurma has a total population of about 694, with approximately 361 males and 333 females. The sex ratio is around 922 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 100 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 347 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 291. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.41%, with male literacy at about 74.24% and female literacy near 53.75%. There are around 127 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gurma's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gurma

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

Nearby Villages of Gurma

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gurma