Ghuraka - Bhalla, Doda

Ghuraka is a village situated in the Bhalla tehsil of Doda district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 20 km from Baderwah and around 38 km from Doda. Guraka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghuraka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghuraka is 004416. The village covers a total geographical area of 193.4 hectares and falls under the 182221 pincode. Baderwah is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Ghuraka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhaderwah Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udhampur  Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghuraka

According to the 2011 Census, Ghuraka village had a total population of 1,008 people, including 504 males and 504 females, living in 194 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.21%, with male literacy at 87.83% and female literacy at 58.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 299.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Ghuraka

Ghuraka is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Ghuraka

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Ghuraka. The nearest railway station is Udhampur, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baderwah to Ghuraka is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Doda to Ghuraka is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghuraka

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ghuraka village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Ghuraka

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ghuraka village are given below:

FAQs about Ghuraka