Ghuryal - Nurpur, Kangra

Ghuryal is a village situated in the Nurpur tehsil of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Kheriyan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghuryal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghuryal is 008604. The village covers a total geographical area of 44.51 hectares and falls under the 176051 pincode. Nurpur is the nearest town.

Ghuryal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nurpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kangra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghuryal

As per Census 2011, Ghuryal village has a total population of 84 people, consisting of 39 males and 45 females. The village has 18 households and a sex ratio of 1,153 females per 1,000 males. There are 15 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 57 literate and 27 illiterate residents. Additionally, 23 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ghuryal are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population843945
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1587
Scheduled Castes (SC)231211
Scheduled Tribes (ST)844
Literate Population573027
Illiterate Population27918

Nearby Villages of Ghuryal

Ghuryal 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 Ghuryal

Ghuryal 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 Dharmsala to Ghuryal is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghuryal

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

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

Health Facilities in Ghuryal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ghuryal 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 1-2 km

FAQs about Ghuryal

Where is Ghuryal located?

Ghuryal village is located in Nurpur Tehsil, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghuryal?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghuryal is Kheriyan.

What is the pincode of Ghuryal?

The pincode of Ghuryal is 176051.

What is the population of Ghuryal?

Ghuryal has a total population of 84, including 39 males and 45 females.

How many households are there in Ghuryal?

There are 18 households in Ghuryal.

What is the literacy rate in Ghuryal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghuryal is 67.86%. Male literacy is 76.92% and female literacy is 60.00%.