Ghurwa - Hussainabad, Palamu

Ghurwa is a village situated in the Hussainabad subdivision of Palamu district, Jharkhand. Urdhwar (manjurahar) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghurwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghurwa is 365095. The village covers a total geographical area of 87 hectares and falls under the 822116 pincode.

Ghurwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Ghurwa

As per Census 2011, Ghurwa village has a total population of 529 people, consisting of 278 males and 251 females. The village has 68 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 87 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 324 literate and 205 illiterate residents. Additionally, 212 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population529278251
Child Population (0–6 yrs)874443
Scheduled Castes (SC)21211498
Literate Population324203121
Illiterate Population20575130

Nearby Villages of Ghurwa

Ghurwa 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)
MajhauliWest0.82 km
SarhuSouth1.01 km
DhaniaNorth-West1.25 km
ObraNorth-West1.76 km
Karman JagarnathpurNorth-East1.77 km
PoldihNorth1.98 km
UrdwarWest1.98 km
BukaSouth2.09 km
Akhauri KhapNorth-West2.37 km
GajnaNorth2.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghurwa

Ghurwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Japla, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 133.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

Banking and Postal Services in Ghurwa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Ghurwa

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

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

FAQs about Ghurwa

Where is Ghurwa located?

Ghurwa village is located in Hussainabad Subdivision, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghurwa?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghurwa is Urdhwar (manjurahar).

What is the pincode of Ghurwa?

The pincode of Ghurwa is 822116.

What is the population of Ghurwa?

Ghurwa has a total population of 529, including 278 males and 251 females.

How many households are there in Ghurwa?

There are 68 households in Ghurwa.

What is the literacy rate in Ghurwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghurwa is 61.25%. Male literacy is 73.02% and female literacy is 48.21%.