Gurda - Hura, Purulia

Gurda is a village situated in the Hura subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.3 km from Hura and around 31.7 km from Purulia. Jabarrah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurda is 330837. The village covers a total geographical area of 149.73 hectares and falls under the 723104 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Gurda

According to the 2011 Census, Gurda village had a total population of 741 people, including 391 males and 350 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.09%, with male literacy at 78.74% and female literacy at 49.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 736.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurda

Gurda 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 Gurda

Gurda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kushtaur, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Gurda is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Gurda is about 31.7 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 Gurda

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

Health Facilities in Gurda

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

FAQs about Gurda