Gurtur
Gurtur is a village located in Balumath subdivision of Latehar district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Balumath (tehsildar office) and 65km away from district headquarter Latehar. As per 2009 stats, Rajvar is the gram panchayat of Gurtur village.
Gurtur has its own place in the vibrant Latehar region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Gurtur
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gurtur is 367383. The village spans a total geographical area of 495 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 822126. Balumath is nearest town to Gurtur village for all major economic activities.
When it comes to local governance, Gurtur 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 Latehar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Chatra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Gurtur
Population of Gurtur
Below is a concise population overview of Gurtur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 473 | 242 | 231 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 80 | 50 | 30 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 136 | 72 | 64 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 190 | 95 | 95 |
Literate Population | 231 | 131 | 100 |
Illiterate Population | 242 | 111 | 131 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Gurtur village:
- The total population of Gurtur village is around 473, including approximately 242 males and 231 females, with a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 80 children aged 0–6 years in Gurtur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Gurtur village has 136 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 190 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Gurtur village is about 48.84%, with male literacy at 54.13% and female literacy at 43.29%.
- There are around 80 households in Gurtur village.
Connectivity of Gurtur
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gurtur. As per the 2011 stats, Gurtur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Gurtur
Knowing the nearby villages of Gurtur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gurtur.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gurtur
- Where is Gurtur located?
- Gurtur village is situated in Balumath Subdivision, within the Latehar district of Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Gurtur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Gurtur is Rajvar (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Gurtur?
- The pincode of Gurtur is 822126, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Gurtur as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gurtur is 473, with 242 males and 231 females.
- How many households are there in Gurtur as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Gurtur village has a total of 80 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Gurtur as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gurtur is 48.84%. The male literacy rate is 54.13%, while the female literacy rate is 43.29%.