Gurchihwa - Tulsipur, Balrampur

Gurchihwa is a village situated in the Tulsipur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tulsipur and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Gurchihwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurchihwa is 173696. The village covers a total geographical area of 402.81 hectares and falls under the 271205 pincode. Pachpedawa is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Gurchihwa

According to the 2011 Census, Gurchihwa village had a total population of 2,999 people, including 1,533 males and 1,466 females, living in 382 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.67%, with male literacy at 45.37% and female literacy at 29.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurchihwa

Gurchihwa 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 Gurchihwa

Gurchihwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pachperwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pachpedawa to Gurchihwa is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Gurchihwa is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurchihwa

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

Health Facilities in Gurchihwa

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

FAQs about Gurchihwa