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 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 Gurudi

According to the 2011 Census, Gurudi village had a total population of 929 people, including 486 males and 443 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.93%, with male literacy at 93.72% and female literacy at 71.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 132.

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

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