Gehra - Ghumarwin, Bilaspur

Gehra is a village situated in the Ghumarwin tehsil of Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh. Balh Churani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gehra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gehra is 019120. The village covers a total geographical area of 76.75 hectares and falls under the 174026 pincode. Ghumarwin is the nearest town.

Gehra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ghumarwin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gehra

According to the 2011 Census, Gehra village had a total population of 351 people, including 175 males and 176 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.47%, with male literacy at 88.96% and female literacy at 74.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12.

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 Population351175176
Child Population (0–6 yrs)382117
Scheduled Castes (SC)1275
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population255137118
Illiterate Population963858

Nearby Villages of Gehra

Gehra 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 Gehra

Gehra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Bilaspur to Gehra is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gehra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Gehra

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gehra

Where is Gehra located?

Gehra village is located in Ghumarwin Tehsil, Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Gehra?

The Gram Panchayat of Gehra is Balh Churani.

What is the pincode of Gehra?

The pincode of Gehra is 174026.

What is the population of Gehra?

Gehra had a total population of 351, including 175 males and 176 females.

How many households are there in Gehra?

Gehra had 83 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gehra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gehra was 81.47%. Male literacy was 88.96% and female literacy was 74.21%.