Gursiana - Iglas, Aligarh

Gursiana is a village situated in the Iglas tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Iglas and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Gursiana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gursiana is 122809. The village covers a total geographical area of 750.45 hectares and falls under the 202124 pincode. Iglas is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Gursiana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Iglas Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hathras Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gursiana

As per Census 2011, Gursiana village has a total population of 3,885 people, consisting of 2,050 males and 1,835 females. The village has 654 households and a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males. There are 574 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,483 literate and 1,402 illiterate residents. Additionally, 735 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gursiana are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,8852,0501,835
Child Population (0–6 yrs)574311263
Scheduled Castes (SC)735385350
Literate Population2,4831,539944
Illiterate Population1,402511891

Nearby Villages of Gursiana

Gursiana 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)
KanchirauliSouth-West1.70 km
Sahara KalanSouth-East2.11 km
GidauliSouth2.20 km
BhairagorvaNorth-East2.36 km
BishanpurSouth-West2.47 km
NavanagarSouth2.54 km
TaharpurEast2.73 km
BadampurSouth3.02 km
GahlauNorth-West3.04 km
PisauaNorth3.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gursiana

Gursiana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mandrak, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Iglas to Gursiana is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Gursiana is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gursiana

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

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

Health Facilities in Gursiana

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gursiana village are given below:

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

FAQs about Gursiana

Where is Gursiana located?

Gursiana village is located in Iglas Tehsil, Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gursiana?

Gursiana is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gursiana?

The pincode of Gursiana is 202124.

What is the population of Gursiana?

Gursiana has a total population of 3,885, including 2,050 males and 1,835 females.

How many households are there in Gursiana?

There are 654 households in Gursiana.

What is the literacy rate in Gursiana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gursiana is 63.91%. Male literacy is 75.07% and female literacy is 51.44%.