Gunja - Jaipur, Purulia

Gunja is a village situated in the Jaipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.7 km from Jaipur and around 46.8 km from Purulia. Baragram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gunja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunja is 329863. The village covers a total geographical area of 329.48 hectares and falls under the 723103 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Gunja village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gunja

As per Census 2011, Gunja village has a total population of 1,850 people, consisting of 966 males and 884 females. The village has 315 households and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males. There are 255 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,122 literate and 728 illiterate residents. Additionally, 248 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 28 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gunja

Gunja 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 Gunja

Gunja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chas Road, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Gunja is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Gunja is about 46.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunja

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

Health Facilities in Gunja

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

FAQs about Gunja