Gabranda - Raghunathpur - II, Purulia

Gabranda is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - II subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.3 km from Raghunathpur and around 71.3 km from Purulia. Mangalda-mautore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gabranda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gabranda is 330208. The village covers a total geographical area of 244.43 hectares and falls under the 723145 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gabranda

According to the 2011 Census, Gabranda village had a total population of 2,235 people, including 1,140 males and 1,095 females, living in 428 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.73%, with male literacy at 85.57% and female literacy at 65.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 724.

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

Nearby Villages of Gabranda

Gabranda 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 Gabranda

Gabranda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sanka, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Gabranda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Gabranda is about 71.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gabranda

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

Health Facilities in Gabranda

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

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