Indian Village Directory

Gourdih Village

Gourdih is an inhabited village in Barabazar Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331944, the Census 2011 record lists 574 people in 113 households and the reported area is 87.38 hectares. The local references include Barabazar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Puruliya at about 46 km.

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Quick answer: Gourdih is a village in Barabazar Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331944 and 574 people in 113 households.
Village Code331944
Population574
Households113
Area87.38 hectares
Nearest TownPuruliya

Key Village Facts

Village
Gourdih
Census Village Code
331944
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Puruliya
District Census Code
340
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Barabazar
Sub-district Census Code
02394
CD Block
Barabazar
Households
113
Population
574
Male Population
272
Female Population
302
Sex Ratio
1,110.29
Area
87.38 hectares
Area
0.87 sq km
Nearest Town
Puruliya
Nearest Town Distance
46 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723152
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Gourdih at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 574 people, 87.38 hectares of reported area and Puruliya as the nearest town reference for Gourdih, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPuruliya
CD BlockBarabazar
  • Gourdih falls under Barabazar Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 331944.
  • The record lists 574 people living in 113 households.
  • The reported village area is 87.38 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Puruliya.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density656.9 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.08 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.35%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share9.76%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share2.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gourdih in the official administrative record. Census village code 331944 and Barabazar CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02394
Village Census Code
331944
CD Block Code
0241
CD Block Name
Barabazar

Location and Distance

Puruliya is the nearest town listed for Gourdih, about 46 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 40.5 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Barabazar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
16.2 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
40.5 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Puruliya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
46 km
Nearest Town
Puruliya
Distance from Nearest Town
46 km
Total Geographical Area
87.38 hectares
Area
0.87 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 574 people in 113 households, with 272 male residents and 302 female residents. The average household size is 5.08, and SC share is 0.35% and ST share is 9.76% for Gourdih. Population density works out to about 656.9 people per sq km.

Total Households
113
Total Population
574
Male Population
272
Female Population
302
Sex Ratio
1,110.29
Average Household Size
5.08
SC Population
2
SC Male Population
1
SC Female Population
1
SC Population Share
0.35
ST Population
56
ST Male Population
27
ST Female Population
29
ST Population Share
9.76
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gourdih list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Gourdih. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gourdih include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.98 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gourdih include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gourdih include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gourdih is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 8 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gourdih show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 80.6 hectares and irrigated land is 1.8 hectares (2.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
0.5 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.3
Net Area Sown In Hectares
80.6
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
78.8 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
1.8
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
1.8 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gourdih

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 3 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Punjab National Bank ATM 723152 Puruliya Bagmundi Baghmundi Purulia Baghmundi, Purulia-723152, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723152
Punjab National Bank ATM 723152 Puruliya Purulia - II Raghudi State We Ajodhya Hills State Wepurulia Wbin Ajodhya Hills, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723152

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gourdih village located?

Gourdih is in Barabazar Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Gourdih village in?

Gourdih village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Gourdih village in?

Gourdih village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Gourdih under?

Gourdih comes under Barabazar Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gourdih?

The Census village code of Gourdih is 331944.

What is the population of Gourdih village?

The village record lists 574 people and 113 households for Gourdih.

How many households are in Gourdih village?

The village record lists 113 households for Gourdih.

What is the male and female population of Gourdih?

The record lists 272 male residents and 302 female residents for Gourdih.

What is the sex ratio of Gourdih village?

The sex ratio of Gourdih is 1,110.29 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gourdih village?

The reported geographical area of Gourdih is 87.38 hectares.

What is the population density of Gourdih village?

The approximate population density of Gourdih is 656.9 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gourdih?

The nearest town listed for Gourdih is Puruliya, about 46 km away.

How far is Gourdih from the district headquarters?

Gourdih is about 40.5 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gourdih from the sub-district headquarters?

Gourdih is about 16.2 km from Barabazar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gourdih?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Gourdih.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Gourdih?

For Gourdih, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 80.6 hectares and irrigated land is 1.8 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gourdih?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gourdih. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Gourdih.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.