Gwalra - Koil, Aligarh

Gwalra is a village situated in the Koil tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Koil and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Gualra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gwalra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gwalra is 122526. The village covers a total geographical area of 160.63 hectares and falls under the 202125 pincode. Harduaganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Gwalra

According to the 2011 Census, Gwalra village had a total population of 1,491 people, including 784 males and 707 females, living in 248 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.38%, with male literacy at 86.14% and female literacy at 63.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 307.

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

Nearby Villages of Gwalra

Gwalra 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 Gwalra

Gwalra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Godha, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harduaganj to Gwalra is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Gwalra is about 17 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 Gwalra

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

Health Facilities in Gwalra

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

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