Ghurauli - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Ghurauli is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Naurangiya Dardri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghurauli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghurauli is 216017. The village covers a total geographical area of 380.1 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Ghurauli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Valmiki Nagar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Ghurauli

According to the 2011 Census, Ghurauli village had a total population of 1,640 people, including 827 males and 813 females, living in 269 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.67%, with male literacy at 66.14% and female literacy at 46.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 87, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,449.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghurauli

Ghurauli 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 Ghurauli

Ghurauli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Valmikinagar Rd, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur 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 Bagha to Ghurauli is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Ghurauli is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghurauli

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

Health Facilities in Ghurauli

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

FAQs about Ghurauli