Gourangdi Village Overview
Gourangdi is a village in Arsha tehsil of Puruliya district, West Bengal. It lies about 8.3 km from Sirkabad tehsil headquarters and around 18.6 km from Purulia district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Arsha is the Gram Panchayat for Gourangdi village.
The sections below provide essential information about Gourangdi village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gourangdi is 331182. The village covers a geographical area of 139.38 hectares and has a pincode of 723216. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.
Gourangdi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Joypur Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Gourangdi
Population & Demographics of Gourangdi
This section provides population and demographic details of Gourangdi village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 101 | 51 | 50 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 22 | 9 | 13 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 30 | 22 | 8 |
| Illiterate Population | 71 | 29 | 42 |
Key population details of Gourangdi village are given below:
- Gourangdi village is a very small village with a total population of around 101, including approximately 51 males and 50 females, with a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males.
- Children aged 0–6 years form a notable share of the village population.
- 7 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Gourangdi village is low, with a literacy rate of about 29.70%.
- There are around 19 households in Gourangdi village.
Transport & Connectivity of Gourangdi
Transport facilities help residents of Gourangdi village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Gourangdi
The following villages are located close to Gourangdi and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gourangdi
- Where is Gourangdi located?
- Gourangdi village is located in Arsha Subdivision, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Gourangdi?
- The Gram Panchayat of Gourangdi is Arsha (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Gourangdi?
- The pincode of Gourangdi is 723216.
- What is the population of Gourangdi?
- Gourangdi has a total population of 101, including 51 males and 50 females.
- How many households are there in Gourangdi?
- There are 19 households in Gourangdi.
- What is the literacy rate in Gourangdi?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gourangdi is 29.70%. Male literacy is 43.14% and female literacy is 16.00%.