Guruwa - Hazaribag, Hazaribagh

Guruwa is a village situated in the Hazaribag subdivision of Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hazaribagh,sadar and around 5 km from the district headquarters in Hazaribagh. Sakhiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guruwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guruwa is 368557. The village covers a total geographical area of 446.98 hectares and falls under the 825301 pincode. Hazaribag is the nearest town.

Guruwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hazaribagh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Guruwa

As per Census 2011, Guruwa village has a total population of 995 people, consisting of 559 males and 436 females. The village has 159 households and a sex ratio of 779 females per 1,000 males. There are 129 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 592 literate and 403 illiterate residents. Additionally, 324 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 163 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Guruwa

Guruwa 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 Guruwa

Guruwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karmahat, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hazaribagh to Guruwa is about 5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Guruwa

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

Health Facilities in Guruwa

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

FAQs about Guruwa