Gurla - Unhel, Ujjain

Gurla is a village situated in the Unhel tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from Nagda and around 35 km from Ujjain. Gurla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurla is 471256. The village covers a total geographical area of 1094.17 hectares and falls under the 456221 pincode. Unhel is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Gurla

According to the 2011 Census, Gurla village had a total population of 1,701 people, including 881 males and 820 females, living in 321 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.98%, with male literacy at 78.41% and female literacy at 48.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 850, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Gurla

Gurla 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 Gurla

Gurla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Unhel, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Unhel to Gurla is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Gurla is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurla

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

Health Facilities in Gurla

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

FAQs about Gurla