Gulriha - Tulsipur, Balrampur

Gulriha is a village situated in the Tulsipur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tulsipur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Gulriha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gulriha is 173425. The village covers a total geographical area of 286.31 hectares and falls under the 271205 pincode. Tulsipur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Gulriha

According to the 2011 Census, Gulriha village had a total population of 2,826 people, including 1,512 males and 1,314 females, living in 387 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.92%, with male literacy at 50.92% and female literacy at 24.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 322.

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

Nearby Villages of Gulriha

Gulriha 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 Gulriha

Gulriha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lakshmanpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tulsipur to Gulriha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Gulriha is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gulriha

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

Health Facilities in Gulriha

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

FAQs about Gulriha