Gurda

Gurda is a village located in Hura subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.3km away from sub-district headquarter Hura (tehsildar office) and 31.7km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Jabarrah is the gram panchayat of Gurda village.

Here you can discover what makes Gurda unique in its vibrant Hura-Puruliya region. You’ll see Gurda’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gurda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gurda is 330837. The village spans a total geographical area of 149.73 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723101. Purulia is nearest town to Gurda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gurda village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kashipur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gurda

Population of Gurda

According to the 2011 Census, Gurda has a total population of about 741, with approximately 391 males and 350 females. The sex ratio is around 895 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 108 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 736 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.60%, with male literacy at about 67.26% and female literacy near 42.57%. There are around 134 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gurda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gurda

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gurda. As per the 2011 stats, Gurda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gurda

Knowing the nearby villages of Gurda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gurda.

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