Gural - Dalhousie, Chamba
Gural is a village situated in the Dalhousie tehsil of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dalhousie and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Chamba. Pukhri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gural village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gural is 007445. The village covers a total geographical area of 35.02 hectares and falls under the 176303 pincode. Dalhousie is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.
Gural village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dalhousie Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kangra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Gural
According to the 2011 Census, Gural village had a total population of 311 people, including 151 males and 160 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 1,060 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.97%, with male literacy at 95.45% and female literacy at 71.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 297.
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 | 311 | 151 | 160 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 35 | 19 | 16 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 297 | 143 | 154 |
| Literate Population | 229 | 126 | 103 |
| Illiterate Population | 82 | 25 | 57 |
Nearby Villages of Gural
Gural 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 Gural
Public transport in the Gural is mainly available through bus services.
| 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 Dalhousie to Gural is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamba to Gural is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Gural
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gural 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 Gural
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gural village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Gural
Where is Gural located?
Gural village is located in Dalhousie Tehsil, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Gural?
The Gram Panchayat of Gural is Pukhri.
What is the pincode of Gural?
The pincode of Gural is 176303.
What is the population of Gural?
Gural had a total population of 311, including 151 males and 160 females.
How many households are there in Gural?
Gural had 63 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gural?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gural was 82.97%. Male literacy was 95.45% and female literacy was 71.53%.