Guhagara - Kashipur, Purulia

Guhagara is a village situated in the Kashipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.8 km from Kashipur and around 56.9 km from Purulia. Kalidaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guhagara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guhagara is 330677. The village covers a total geographical area of 125.86 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. R. N. Pur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Guhagara

According to the 2011 Census, Guhagara village had a total population of 340 people, including 173 males and 167 females, living in 65 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.12%, with male literacy at 81.33% and female literacy at 54.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 247.

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

Nearby Villages of Guhagara

Guhagara 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 Guhagara

Guhagara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Metyal Sohar, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from R. N. Pur to Guhagara is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Guhagara is about 56.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Guhagara

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

Health Facilities in Guhagara

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

FAQs about Guhagara