Ghurkawa

Ghurkawa is a village located in Harraiya tehsil of Basti district in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Harraiya (tehsildar office) and 11km away from district headquarter Basti. As per 2009 stats, Baghaa Kadar is the gram panchayat of Ghurkawa village.

Ghurkawa has its own place in the vibrant Basti region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Ghurkawa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ghurkawa is 179427. The village spans a total geographical area of 6.74 hectares. Basti is nearest town to Ghurkawa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

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Population of Ghurkawa

Below is a concise population overview of Ghurkawa as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 727 380 347
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 91 50 41
Scheduled Castes (SC) 167 88 79
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 414 246 168
Illiterate Population 313 134 179

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Ghurkawa village:

  • The total population of Ghurkawa village is around 727, including approximately 380 males and 347 females, with a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 91 children aged 0–6 years in Ghurkawa village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Ghurkawa village has 167 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Ghurkawa village is about 56.95%, with male literacy at 64.74% and female literacy at 48.41%.
  • There are around 112 households in Ghurkawa village.

Connectivity of Ghurkawa

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ghurkawa. As per the 2011 stats, Ghurkawa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available
Private Bus Service Available
Railway Station Available

Nearby Villages of Ghurkawa

Knowing the nearby villages of Ghurkawa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ghurkawa.

Karniha Shukla Dubaula Amil Diha Bharwaliya Paliharpur Baghaa Karah Aghariya Sikati Raghunathpur Mainsirpur Jataha

Frequently Asked Questions about Ghurkawa

Where is Ghurkawa located?
Ghurkawa village is situated in Harraiya Tehsil, within the Basti district of Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ghurkawa?
The Gram Panchayat of Ghurkawa is Baghaa Kadar (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Ghurkawa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Ghurkawa is 727, with 380 males and 347 females.
How many households are there in Ghurkawa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Ghurkawa village has a total of 112 households.
What is the literacy rate in Ghurkawa as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Ghurkawa is 56.95%. The male literacy rate is 64.74%, while the female literacy rate is 48.41%.