Gurincha - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Gurincha is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 24.3 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Mahipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurincha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurincha is 309604. The village covers a total geographical area of 63.03 hectares and falls under the 733156 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Gurincha

According to the 2011 Census, Gurincha village had a total population of 355 people, including 188 males and 167 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.90%, with male literacy at 78.70% and female literacy at 66.45%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 354.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurincha

Gurincha 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 Gurincha

Gurincha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Raiganj, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Gurincha is about 28 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 Gurincha

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

Health Facilities in Gurincha

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

FAQs about Gurincha