Gurla - Bamanwas, Sawai Madhopur

Gurla is a village situated in the Bamanwas tehsil of Sawai Madhopur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bamanwas and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Sawai Madhopur. Ghudla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurla is 077238. The village covers a total geographical area of 624.8 hectares and falls under the 322214 pincode. Gangapur City is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Gurla

According to the 2011 Census, Gurla village had a total population of 716 people, including 383 males and 333 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.54%, with male literacy at 73.98% and female literacy at 29.82%.

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 Population716383333
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1226458
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population31823682
Illiterate Population398147251

Nearby Villages of Gurla

Gurla 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)
Diwachli KhurdSouth-West1.59 km
KhatanaNorth1.69 km
Nawar KishanpuraEast1.70 km
Diwachli KalanSouth-West1.74 km
ThanpuraWest2.77 km
ChhawaSouth-West2.92 km
TajpuraSouth-East3.02 km
SinghtauliNorth-West3.58 km
JonpaWest3.64 km
LiwaliEast3.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gurla

Public transport in the Gurla is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lalpur Umri, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangapur City to Gurla is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sawai Madhopur to Gurla is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurla

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Gurla

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

Where is Gurla located?

Gurla village is located in Bamanwas Tehsil, Sawai Madhopur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gurla?

The Gram Panchayat of Gurla is Ghudla.

What is the pincode of Gurla?

The pincode of Gurla is 322214.

What is the population of Gurla?

Gurla had a total population of 716, including 383 males and 333 females.

How many households are there in Gurla?

Gurla had 118 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gurla?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gurla was 53.54%. Male literacy was 73.98% and female literacy was 29.82%.