Guruwala

Guruwala is a village located in Paonta Sahib tehsil of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 63km away from district headquarter Paonta Sahib. Paonta Sahib is the sub-district headquarter of Guruwala village. As per 2009 stats, Bhagani is the gram panchayat of Guruwala village.

Here you can discover what makes Guruwala unique in its vibrant Paonta Sahib-Sirmaur region. You’ll see Guruwala’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Guruwala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Guruwala is 023386. The village spans a total geographical area of 197 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173025. Paonta Sahib is nearest town to Guruwala village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Guruwala village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Paonta Sahib Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shimla Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Guruwala

Population of Guruwala

According to the 2011 Census, Guruwala has a total population of about 497, with approximately 256 males and 241 females. The sex ratio is around 941 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 63 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 49 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 39. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.40%, with male literacy at about 75.78% and female literacy near 56.43%. There are around 96 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Guruwala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Guruwala

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Guruwala. As per the 2011 stats, Guruwala had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Guruwala

Knowing the nearby villages of Guruwala helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Guruwala.

Frequently Asked Questions about Guruwala