Gorahur

Gorahur is a village located in Jagraon tehsil of Ludhiana district in Punjab, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Jagraon (tehsildar office) and 33km away from district headquarter Ludhiana. As per 2009 stats, Gora Hur is the gram panchayat of Gorahur village.

Here you can discover what makes Gorahur unique in its vibrant Jagraon-Ludhiana region. You’ll see Gorahur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gorahur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gorahur is 033821. The village spans a total geographical area of 170 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 142026. Mullanpur Dakha is nearest town to Gorahur village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Gorahur 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 Dakha Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ludhiana Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gorahur

Population of Gorahur

According to the 2011 Census, Gorahur has a total population of about 675, with approximately 339 males and 336 females. The sex ratio is around 991 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 67 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 189 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.63%, with male literacy at about 76.40% and female literacy near 70.83%. There are around 117 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gorahur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gorahur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gorahur. As per the 2011 stats, Gorahur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gorahur

Knowing the nearby villages of Gorahur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gorahur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gorahur