Gurguri - Chas, Bokaro

Gurguri is a village situated in the Chas subdivision of Bokaro district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chas and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Bokaro. Radhanagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurguri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurguri is 362614. The village covers a total geographical area of 149.15 hectares and falls under the 827013 pincode.

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

Population of Gurguri

As per Census 2011, Gurguri village has a total population of 1,271 people, consisting of 677 males and 594 females. The village has 277 households and a sex ratio of 877 females per 1,000 males. There are 159 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 898 literate and 373 illiterate residents. Additionally, 390 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gurguri are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,271677594
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1598277
Scheduled Castes (SC)390207183
Literate Population898542356
Illiterate Population373135238

Nearby Villages of Gurguri

Gurguri 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChainpurNorth-West1.45 km
DhumadiSouth2.46 km
SuntaSouth-East2.66 km
KarkaraSouth-West3.05 km
GaichhanaWest3.16 km
GhatialiEast3.64 km
JhaproNorth3.75 km
LabindiSouth3.76 km
DamberaSouth4.46 km
JamraSouth4.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gurguri

Public transport in the Gurguri is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Radhagaon, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Bokaro to Gurguri is about 17 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 Gurguri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Gurguri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gurguri

Where is Gurguri located?

Gurguri village is located in Chas Subdivision, Bokaro district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gurguri?

The Gram Panchayat of Gurguri is Radhanagar.

What is the pincode of Gurguri?

The pincode of Gurguri is 827013.

What is the population of Gurguri?

Gurguri has a total population of 1,271, including 677 males and 594 females.

How many households are there in Gurguri?

There are 277 households in Gurguri.

What is the literacy rate in Gurguri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gurguri is 70.65%. Male literacy is 80.06% and female literacy is 59.93%.