Gurha Akheraj - Desuri, Pali

Gurha Akheraj is a village situated in the Desuri tehsil of Pali district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Desuri and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Pali. Kesuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurha Akheraj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurha Akheraj is 091141. The village covers a total geographical area of 614 hectares and falls under the 306603 pincode. Sadri is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

Gurha Akheraj village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Marwar junction Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pali Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gurha Akheraj

As per Census 2011, Gurha Akheraj village has a total population of 949 people, consisting of 425 males and 524 females. The village has 221 households and a sex ratio of 1,232 females per 1,000 males. There are 136 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 454 literate and 495 illiterate residents. Additionally, 132 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population949425524
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1366175
Scheduled Castes (SC)1325973
Literate Population454267187
Illiterate Population495158337

Nearby Villages of Gurha Akheraj

Gurha Akheraj 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)
DhelriSouth-East1.55 km
RampuraNorth-East2.35 km
NeepalNorth-East2.60 km
Chak SujapuraSouth-East2.71 km
AtatiyaEast3.34 km
Gurha Keshar SinghNorth-West3.53 km
Jeewand KhurdNorth-West3.88 km
KesargarhNorth3.88 km
Gura PrithvirajSouth-West4.52 km
KesuliNorth-East5.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gurha Akheraj

Gurha Akheraj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jawali, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sadri to Gurha Akheraj is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pali to Gurha Akheraj is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurha Akheraj

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

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

Health Facilities in Gurha Akheraj

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 Akheraj village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gurha Akheraj

Where is Gurha Akheraj located?

Gurha Akheraj village is located in Desuri Tehsil, Pali district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gurha Akheraj?

The Gram Panchayat of Gurha Akheraj is Kesuli.

What is the pincode of Gurha Akheraj?

The pincode of Gurha Akheraj is 306603.

What is the population of Gurha Akheraj?

Gurha Akheraj has a total population of 949, including 425 males and 524 females.

How many households are there in Gurha Akheraj?

There are 221 households in Gurha Akheraj.

What is the literacy rate in Gurha Akheraj?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gurha Akheraj is 47.84%. Male literacy is 62.82% and female literacy is 35.69%.