Gourangadih - Kashipur, Purulia

Gourangadih is a village situated in the Kashipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.4 km from Kashipur and around 46.3 km from Purulia. Gorandih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gourangadih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gourangadih is 330653. The village covers a total geographical area of 335.89 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Gourangadih

As per Census 2011, Gourangadih village has a total population of 2,246 people, consisting of 1,125 males and 1,121 females. The village has 501 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 290 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,288 literate and 958 illiterate residents. Additionally, 845 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 267 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gourangadih

Gourangadih 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 Gourangadih

Gourangadih is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Indrabil, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Gourangadih is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Gourangadih is about 46.3 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 Gourangadih

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

Health Facilities in Gourangadih

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

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