Gural - Pragpur, Kangra
Gural is a village situated in the Pragpur tehsil of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 65 km from Dharmsala. Gangot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gural village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gural is 010244. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.43 hectares and falls under the 177103 pincode. Dera Gopipur is the nearest town.
Gural village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jaswan-Pragpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Gural
As per Census 2011, Gural village has a total population of 409 people, consisting of 204 males and 205 females. The village has 88 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 339 literate and 70 illiterate residents. Additionally, 53 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gural are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 409 | 204 | 205 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 45 | 28 | 17 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 53 | 26 | 27 |
| Literate Population | 339 | 171 | 168 |
| Illiterate Population | 70 | 33 | 37 |
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 facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Gural.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| 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 Dharmsala to Gural 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 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 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 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 Pragpur Tehsil, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gural?
The Gram Panchayat of Gural is Gangot.
What is the pincode of Gural?
The pincode of Gural is 177103.
What is the population of Gural?
Gural has a total population of 409, including 204 males and 205 females.
How many households are there in Gural?
There are 88 households in Gural.
What is the literacy rate in Gural?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gural is 82.89%. Male literacy is 83.82% and female literacy is 81.95%.