Gurpalah

Gurpalah is a village located in Haroli tehsil of Una district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 22km away from district headquarter Haroli. Haroli is the sub-district headquarter of Gurpalah village. As per 2009 stats, Bathu is the gram panchayat of Gurpalah village.

Here you can discover what makes Gurpalah unique in its vibrant Haroli-Una region. You’ll see Gurpalah’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 Gurpalah

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gurpalah is 018892. The village spans a total geographical area of 407 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174301. Santokhgarh is nearest town to Gurpalah village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Gurpalah 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 Haroli Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gurpalah

Population of Gurpalah

According to the 2011 Census, Gurpalah has a total population of about 609, with approximately 302 males and 307 females. The sex ratio is around 1016 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 68 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 55 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 92. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.10%, with male literacy at about 79.14% and female literacy near 63.19%. There are around 131 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gurpalah's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gurpalah

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

Nearby Villages of Gurpalah

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gurpalah