Gurela - Nawabganj, Bara Banki

Gurela is a village situated in the Nawabganj tehsil of Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nawabganj and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Barabanki. Gurela village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurela is 164813. The village covers a total geographical area of 183.63 hectares and falls under the 225204 pincode. Barabanki is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Gurela village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Barabanki Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Gurela

As per Census 2011, Gurela village has a total population of 1,338 people, consisting of 680 males and 658 females. The village has 271 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 202 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 781 literate and 557 illiterate residents. Additionally, 359 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,338680658
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20297105
Scheduled Castes (SC)359196163
Literate Population781476305
Illiterate Population557204353

Nearby Villages of Gurela

Gurela 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)
Ram NagarNorth-West0.77 km
SisvaraNorth-West1.36 km
Gotva GuariSouth-East1.38 km
BudhwaraSouth-West1.40 km
Rajai PurSouth-West1.44 km
DharauliNorth1.70 km
KatraSouth1.83 km
Hari PurSouth-West2.07 km
Nasir NagarNorth-West2.20 km
Adam PurWest2.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gurela

Gurela is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Safdarganj, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.9 km.

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

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

Banking and Postal Services in Gurela

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

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

Health Facilities in Gurela

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gurela

Where is Gurela located?

Gurela village is located in Nawabganj Tehsil, Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gurela?

Gurela is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gurela?

The pincode of Gurela is 225204.

What is the population of Gurela?

Gurela has a total population of 1,338, including 680 males and 658 females.

How many households are there in Gurela?

There are 271 households in Gurela.

What is the literacy rate in Gurela?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gurela is 58.37%. Male literacy is 70.00% and female literacy is 46.35%.