Gurudi - Raghunathpur - II, Purulia

Gurudi is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - II subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 24.3 km from Raghunathpur and around 78 km from Purulia. Barrah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurudi is 330216. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.52 hectares and falls under the 723145 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Gurudi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Gurudi

As per Census 2011, Gurudi village has a total population of 929 people, consisting of 486 males and 443 females. The village has 169 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 109 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 680 literate and 249 illiterate residents. Additionally, 132 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurudi

Gurudi 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 Gurudi

Gurudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rukni, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Gurudi is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Gurudi is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurudi

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

Health Facilities in Gurudi

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

FAQs about Gurudi