Gunarajpur - Itahar, Uttar Dinajpur

Gunarajpur is a village situated in the Itahar subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. Patirajpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gunarajpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunarajpur is 310175. The village covers a total geographical area of 55.78 hectares and falls under the 733128 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Gunarajpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Gunarajpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gunarajpur village had a total population of 579 people, including 305 males and 274 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.21%, with male literacy at 69.42% and female literacy at 45.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 483, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population579305274
Child Population (0–6 yrs)552728
Scheduled Castes (SC)483259224
Scheduled Tribes (ST)251015
Literate Population305193112
Illiterate Population274112162

Nearby Villages of Gunarajpur

Gunarajpur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Gunarajpur

Gunarajpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Gunarajpur is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunarajpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Gunarajpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gunarajpur

Where is Gunarajpur located?

Gunarajpur village is located in Itahar Subdivision, Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Gunarajpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Gunarajpur is Patirajpur.

What is the pincode of Gunarajpur?

The pincode of Gunarajpur is 733128.

What is the population of Gunarajpur?

Gunarajpur had a total population of 579, including 305 males and 274 females.

How many households are there in Gunarajpur?

Gunarajpur had 118 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gunarajpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gunarajpur was 58.21%. Male literacy was 69.42% and female literacy was 45.53%.