Gunabari - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Gunabari is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 43.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 74.7 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Panditpota-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gunabari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunabari is 309049. The village covers a total geographical area of 1671.76 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Gunabari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Gunabari

According to the 2011 Census, Gunabari village had a total population of 11,835 people, including 6,078 males and 5,757 females, living in 2,354 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.17%, with male literacy at 65.01% and female literacy at 46.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5,486, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 135.

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

Nearby Villages of Gunabari

Gunabari 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 Gunabari

Gunabari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunjaria, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Gunabari is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Gunabari is about 74.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunabari

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

Health Facilities in Gunabari

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

FAQs about Gunabari