Gurha Bhankharwala - Bansur, Kotputli-Behror

Gurha Bhankharwala is a village situated in the Bansur tehsil of Kotputli-Behror district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 16 km from Bansur and around 55 km from Alwar. Kalyanpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurha Bhankharwala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurha Bhankharwala is 072998. The village covers a total geographical area of 231 hectares and falls under the 301418 pincode. Kotputli is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Gurha Bhankharwala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bansur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaipur Rural Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gurha Bhankharwala

As per Census 2011, Gurha Bhankharwala village has a total population of 1,898 people, consisting of 1,020 males and 878 females. The village has 345 households and a sex ratio of 860 females per 1,000 males. There are 256 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,080 literate and 818 illiterate residents. Additionally, 351 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gurha Bhankharwala are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,8981,020878
Child Population (0–6 yrs)256138118
Scheduled Tribes (ST)351194157
Literate Population1,080714366
Illiterate Population818306512

Nearby Villages of Gurha Bhankharwala

Gurha Bhankharwala 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)
KalyanpuraSouth1.34 km
RampurWest1.65 km
Kali PahariNorth2.34 km
Bahram Ka BasNorth-West3.53 km
MangalwaNorth3.96 km
Dhamla Ka BasNorth-East5.03 km
SirawasNorth-East5.19 km
Balba Ka BasNorth5.41 km
LekriNorth-West5.94 km
NathoosarSouth6.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gurha Bhankharwala

Gurha Bhankharwala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parisal, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotputli to Gurha Bhankharwala is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Gurha Bhankharwala 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 Bhankharwala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gurha Bhankharwala

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 Bhankharwala village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Gurha Bhankharwala

Where is Gurha Bhankharwala located?

Gurha Bhankharwala village is located in Bansur Tehsil, Kotputli-Behror district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gurha Bhankharwala?

The Gram Panchayat of Gurha Bhankharwala is Kalyanpura.

What is the pincode of Gurha Bhankharwala?

The pincode of Gurha Bhankharwala is 301418.

What is the population of Gurha Bhankharwala?

Gurha Bhankharwala has a total population of 1,898, including 1,020 males and 878 females.

How many households are there in Gurha Bhankharwala?

There are 345 households in Gurha Bhankharwala.

What is the literacy rate in Gurha Bhankharwala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gurha Bhankharwala is 56.90%. Male literacy is 70.00% and female literacy is 41.69%.