Gurekra Village Overview
Gurekra is a village in Gandoh tehsil of Doda district, Jammu & Kashmir. It lies about 25 km from Gandoh tehsil headquarters and around 75 km from Doda district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Gurekhra is the Gram Panchayat for Gurekra village.
The sections below provide essential information about Gurekra village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurekra is 004378. The village covers a geographical area of 182.1 hectares and has a pincode of 182203. Doda is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.
Gurekra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhaderwah Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Udhampur  Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Gurekra
Population & Demographics of Gurekra
This section provides population and demographic details of Gurekra village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 979 | 474 | 505 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 183 | 83 | 100 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 500 | 306 | 194 |
| Illiterate Population | 479 | 168 | 311 |
Key population details of Gurekra village are given below:
- Gurekra village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 979, including approximately 474 males and 505 females, with a sex ratio of 1065 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 30 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Gurekra village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 51.07%.
- There are around 155 households in Gurekra village.
Transport & Connectivity of Gurekra
Transport facilities help residents of Gurekra village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Gurekra
The following villages are located close to Gurekra and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gurekra
- Where is Gurekra located?
- Gurekra village is located in Gandoh Tehsil, Doda district, Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Gurekra?
- The Gram Panchayat of Gurekra is Gurekhra (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Gurekra?
- The pincode of Gurekra is 182203.
- What is the population of Gurekra?
- Gurekra has a total population of 979, including 474 males and 505 females.
- How many households are there in Gurekra?
- There are 155 households in Gurekra.
- What is the literacy rate in Gurekra?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gurekra is 51.07%. Male literacy is 64.56% and female literacy is 38.42%.