Gurha - Jahazpur, Bhilwara

Gurha is a village situated in the Jahazpur tehsil of Bhilwara district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jahazpur and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Bhilwara. Gurha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurha is 095982. The village covers a total geographical area of 196.03 hectares and falls under the 311203 pincode. Jahazpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Gurha

According to the 2011 Census, Gurha village had a total population of 393 people, including 213 males and 180 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 845 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.59%, with male literacy at 64.25% and female literacy at 35.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 89, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 101.

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 Population393213180
Child Population (0–6 yrs)553421
Scheduled Castes (SC)895237
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1015942
Literate Population17111556
Illiterate Population22298124

Nearby Villages of Gurha

Gurha 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)
ChhatiyaEast1.32 km
FatehpurSouth-West1.46 km
RojriNorth-East1.49 km
PacchanpuraNorth2.23 km
Shrinagar ChanwariEast2.28 km
Godam Dag Ka BaraNorth-East2.52 km
BagwasaWest2.68 km
GopipuraEast2.81 km
UlelaSouth-East2.86 km
SawaipuraSouth3.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gurha

Gurha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Jalandari, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jahazpur to Gurha is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhilwara to Gurha is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurha

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

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

Health Facilities in Gurha

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gurha 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)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Gurha

Where is Gurha located?

Gurha village is located in Jahazpur Tehsil, Bhilwara district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Gurha?

Gurha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gurha?

The pincode of Gurha is 311203.

What is the population of Gurha?

Gurha had a total population of 393, including 213 males and 180 females.

How many households are there in Gurha?

Gurha had 99 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gurha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gurha was 50.59%. Male literacy was 64.25% and female literacy was 35.22%.