Guhan - Babain St, Kurukshetra
Guhan is a village situated in the Babain St tehsil of Kurukshetra district, Haryana. It is located approximately 22 km from Thanesar and around 22 km from Kurukshetra. Babain serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guhan village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Guhan is 058633. The village covers a total geographical area of 89 hectares and falls under the 136156 pincode. Ladwa is the nearest town.
Guhan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ladwa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kurukshetra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Guhan
According to the 2011 Census, Guhan village had a total population of 392 people, including 220 males and 172 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 782 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.71%, with male literacy at 86.53% and female literacy at 71.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 392 | 220 | 172 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 42 | 27 | 15 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 62 | 33 | 29 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 279 | 167 | 112 |
| Illiterate Population | 113 | 53 | 60 |
Nearby Villages of Guhan
Guhan 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 Guhan
Guhan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Kurukshetra to Guhan is about 22 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 Guhan
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Guhan village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Guhan
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Guhan village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Guhan
Where is Guhan located?
Guhan village is located in Babain St Tehsil, Kurukshetra district, Haryana, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Guhan?
The Gram Panchayat of Guhan is Babain.
What is the pincode of Guhan?
The pincode of Guhan is 136156.
What is the population of Guhan?
Guhan had a total population of 392, including 220 males and 172 females.
How many households are there in Guhan?
Guhan had 67 households.
What is the literacy rate in Guhan?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Guhan was 79.71%. Male literacy was 86.53% and female literacy was 71.34%.