Gurhi - Kasba, Purnia

Gurhi is a village situated in the Kasba subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kasba and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Purnia. Gurhi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurhi is 223553. The village covers a total geographical area of 727 hectares and falls under the 854330 pincode. Kasba is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gurhi

According to the 2011 Census, Gurhi village had a total population of 7,069 people, including 3,646 males and 3,423 females, living in 1,436 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.00%, with male literacy at 45.35% and female literacy at 30.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 408, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 63.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurhi

Gurhi 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 Gurhi

Gurhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Garh Banaili, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasba to Gurhi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purnia to Gurhi is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurhi

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

Health Facilities in Gurhi

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

FAQs about Gurhi