Gurha - Pachpahar, Jhalawar

Gurha is a village situated in the Pachpahar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pachpahar and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Gurah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurha is 104900. The village covers a total geographical area of 675.42 hectares and falls under the 326512 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gurha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manohar thana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gurha

According to the 2011 Census, Gurha village had a total population of 1,804 people, including 925 males and 879 females, living in 327 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.64%, with male literacy at 78.59% and female literacy at 37.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 186, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Gurha

Gurha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kurlas, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Gurha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Gurha is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 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:

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:

FAQs about Gurha