Garnabari - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Garnabari is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 76.7 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Gunjaria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garnabari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garnabari is 309026. The village covers a total geographical area of 128.29 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Garnabari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Islampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raiganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Garnabari

As per Census 2011, Garnabari village has a total population of 224 people, consisting of 109 males and 115 females. The village has 48 households and a sex ratio of 1,055 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 87 literate and 137 illiterate residents. Additionally, 8 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Garnabari

Garnabari 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 Garnabari

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Garnabari. The nearest railway station is Gunjaria, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Garnabari is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Garnabari is about 76.7 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 Garnabari

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

Health Facilities in Garnabari

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

FAQs about Garnabari