Gafulia is a village located in the Burwan Subdivision of Murshidabad district,West Bengal, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Gafulia, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.
Gafulia Overview
Administrative & Basic Details
Village
Gafulia
Pincode
742161
Area
170.12 Sq. Km
Village Code
315971
Sub-District
Burwan
Sub-District Code
2248
District
Murshidabad
District Code
319
State/UT
West Bengal
State/UT Code
19
Gram Panchayat
Kurunnorun
Gram Panchayat Code
110591
Block Panchayat
Burwan
Block Panchayat Code
3372
Parliament Constituency
Baharampur
Parliament Constituency Code
220
Assembly Constituency
Burwan
Assembly Constituency Code
1871
Total Population (2011 Census)
782
Total Households
179
Nearest Town
KANDI (Distance: 10 Km)
Gafulia has a population of 782 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Kurunnorun Gram Panchayat and the Burwan Block Panchayat in Burwan District. The village has 179 households and is identified by village code 315971. Gafulia is located in the 742161 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Burwan Sub-District.
Total Population of Gafulia
As of the 2011 census, Population of Gafulia has a population of approximately 782 people, where the male population is 422 and the female population is 360.
Total
782
Male
422
Female
360
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Gafulia
The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Gafulia is as follows:
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste
254
Male
136
Female
118
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe
0
Male
0
Female
0
Household in Gafulia
There are approximately 179 households in Gafulia. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.
Type
Stats
Household
179
People / Family
4
Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Gafulia
Gafulia village falls under the Burwan Assembly Constituency (Code: 1871) and is part of the Baharampur Parliament Constituency (Code: 220). The village is politically represented within these constituencies, playing a role in both state and national elections. The Burwan Assembly Constituency contributes to legislative decisions at the state level, while the Baharampur Parliament Constituency represents the region in the Lok Sabha, influencing national policies. The nearest town to Gafulia is Burwan, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.
Understanding Literacy Rates in Gafulia Village
As per the 2011 Census, Gafulia presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.