Gunjaria - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Gunjaria is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 89.8 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Gunjaria village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunjaria is 309018. The village covers a total geographical area of 209.62 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Gunjaria 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 Gunjaria

According to the 2011 Census, Gunjaria village had a total population of 4,470 people, including 2,215 males and 2,255 females, living in 870 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.13%, with male literacy at 45.49% and female literacy at 32.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 282.

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

Nearby Villages of Gunjaria

Gunjaria 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 Gunjaria

Gunjaria 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 45.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Gunjaria is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Gunjaria is about 89.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunjaria

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

Health Facilities in Gunjaria

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

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