Gufa - Phassang Circle, Kurung Kumey

Gufa is a village situated in the Phassang Circle of Kurung Kumey district, Arunachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from Phassang and around 92 km from Koloriang. Upper Chabang serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gufa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gufa is 265416. The village covers a total geographical area of 2700 hectares and falls under the 791118 pincode. Nyapin is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Gufa

As per Census 2011, Gufa village has a total population of 113 people, consisting of 56 males and 57 females. The village has 20 households and a sex ratio of 1,017 females per 1,000 males. There are 24 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 36 literate and 77 illiterate residents. Additionally, 113 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gufa are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1135657
Child Population (0–6 yrs)241311
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1135657
Literate Population362016
Illiterate Population773641

Nearby Villages of Gufa

Gufa 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 Gufa

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Gufa. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Gufa.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nyapin to Gufa is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koloriang to Gufa is about 92 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 Gufa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Gufa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Gufa

Where is Gufa located?

Gufa village is located in Phassang Circle Circle, Kurung Kumey district, Arunachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gufa?

The Gram Panchayat of Gufa is Upper Chabang.

What is the pincode of Gufa?

The pincode of Gufa is 791118.

What is the population of Gufa?

Gufa has a total population of 113, including 56 males and 57 females.

How many households are there in Gufa?

There are 20 households in Gufa.

What is the literacy rate in Gufa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gufa is 31.86%. Male literacy is 35.71% and female literacy is 28.07%.