Gural - Zira, Ferozepur
Gural is a village situated in the Zira tehsil of Ferozepur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 25 km from Zira and around 63 km from Firozpur. Gurali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gural village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gural is 034248. The village covers a total geographical area of 116.12 hectares and falls under the 142043 pincode. Makhu is the nearest town.
Gural village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Firozpur Rural Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Firozpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Gural
According to the 2011 Census, Gural village had a total population of 215 people, including 118 males and 97 females, living in 50 households. The sex ratio was 822 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.84%, with male literacy at 77.36% and female literacy at 53.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 123.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 215 | 118 | 97 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 25 | 12 | 13 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 123 | 67 | 56 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 127 | 82 | 45 |
| Illiterate Population | 88 | 36 | 52 |
Nearby Villages of Gural
Gural is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Gural
Gural is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Gural.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Firozpur to Gural is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Gural
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gural village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Gural
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gural village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Gural
Where is Gural located?
Gural village is located in Zira Tehsil, Ferozepur district, Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gural?
The Gram Panchayat of Gural is Gurali.
What is the pincode of Gural?
The pincode of Gural is 142043.
What is the population of Gural?
Gural had a total population of 215, including 118 males and 97 females.
How many households are there in Gural?
Gural had 50 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gural?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gural was 66.84%. Male literacy was 77.36% and female literacy was 53.57%.