Guloora - Langate, Kupwara
Guloora is a village situated in the Langate tehsil of Kupwara district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 5 km from Handwara and around 20 km from Kupwara. Galoora serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Guloora village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Guloora is 000180. The village covers a total geographical area of 136 hectares and falls under the 193302 pincode. Handwara is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.
Guloora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Guloora
According to the 2011 Census, Guloora village had a total population of 1,907 people, including 967 males and 940 females, living in 291 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.50%, with male literacy at 77.00% and female literacy at 49.68%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,907 | 967 | 940 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 326 | 167 | 159 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,004 | 616 | 388 |
| Illiterate Population | 903 | 351 | 552 |
Nearby Villages of Guloora
Guloora is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Guloora
Guloora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Handwara to Guloora is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kupwara to Guloora is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Guloora
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Guloora village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Guloora
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Guloora village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Guloora
Where is Guloora located?
Guloora village is located in Langate Tehsil, Kupwara district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the Halqa Panchayat of Guloora?
The Halqa Panchayat of Guloora is Galoora.
What is the pincode of Guloora?
The pincode of Guloora is 193302.
What is the population of Guloora?
Guloora had a total population of 1,907, including 967 males and 940 females.
How many households are there in Guloora?
Guloora had 291 households.
What is the literacy rate in Guloora?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Guloora was 63.50%. Male literacy was 77.00% and female literacy was 49.68%.