Goraula - Khair, Aligarh

Goraula is a village situated in the Khair tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khair and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Goraula village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goraula is 121764. The village covers a total geographical area of 431.59 hectares and falls under the 202165 pincode. Tappal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Goraula

According to the 2011 Census, Goraula village had a total population of 3,265 people, including 1,791 males and 1,474 females, living in 541 households. The sex ratio was 823 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.49%, with male literacy at 84.17% and female literacy at 58.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 834.

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

Nearby Villages of Goraula

Goraula 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 Goraula

Goraula is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hodal, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tappal to Goraula is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Goraula is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goraula

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

Health Facilities in Goraula

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

FAQs about Goraula