Gourangdi - Arsha, Purulia

Gourangdi is a village situated in the Arsha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.3 km from Sirkabad and around 18.6 km from Purulia. Arsha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gourangdi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gourangdi is 331182. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.38 hectares and falls under the 723154 pincode. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Gourangdi

As per Census 2011, Gourangdi village has a total population of 101 people, consisting of 51 males and 50 females. The village has 19 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 22 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 30 literate and 71 illiterate residents. Additionally, 7 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gourangdi

Gourangdi 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 Gourangdi

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Gourangdi. The nearest railway station is Chas Road, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bokaro to Gourangdi is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Gourangdi is about 18.6 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gourangdi

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

Health Facilities in Gourangdi

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

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