Gurekra

Gurekra is a village located in Thathri tehsil of Doda district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 32km away from sub-district headquarter Thathri (tehsildar office) and 24km away from district headquarter Doda. As per 2009 stats, Chagsoo is the gram panchayat of Gurekra village.

Here you can discover what makes Gurekra unique in its vibrant Thathri-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 004260. The village spans a total geographical area of 77.7 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 182201. Doda is nearest town to Gurekra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km 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 385, with approximately 199 males and 186 females. The sex ratio is around 934 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 77 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 384 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 54.55%, with male literacy at about 68.34% and female literacy near 39.78%. There are around 70 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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gurekra