Gurekra

Gurekra is a village located in Gandoh tehsil of Doda district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Gandoh (tehsildar office) and 75km away from district headquarter Doda. As per 2009 stats, Gurekhra is the gram panchayat of Gurekra village.

Here you can discover what makes Gurekra unique in its vibrant Gandoh-Doda region. You’ll see Gurekra’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 Gurekra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gurekra is 004378. The village spans a total geographical area of 182.1 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 182203. Doda is nearest town to Gurekra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 70km away.

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

Google Map of Gurekra

Population of Gurekra

According to the 2011 Census, Gurekra has a total population of about 979, with approximately 474 males and 505 females. The sex ratio is around 1065 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 183 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 30 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 51.07%, with male literacy at about 64.56% and female literacy near 38.42%. There are around 155 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gurekra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gurekra

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

Nearby Villages of Gurekra

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

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