Hurthala - Shikarpur, Bulandshahr

Hurthala is a village situated in the Shikarpur tehsil of Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shikarpur and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Bulandshahr. Hurthala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hurthala is 121333. The village covers a total geographical area of 321.57 hectares and falls under the 203001 pincode. Shikarpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Hurthala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Hurthala

As per Census 2011, Hurthala village has a total population of 2,508 people, consisting of 1,281 males and 1,227 females. The village has 394 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 409 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,568 literate and 940 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,246 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5081,2811,227
Child Population (0–6 yrs)409204205
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,246635611
Literate Population1,568962606
Illiterate Population940319621

Nearby Villages of Hurthala

Hurthala 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)
MorauniSouth-East1.65 km
Poothri KhurdNorth1.66 km
Murtzabad BhatwaraSouth-West1.70 km
KuralaNorth-West2.39 km
Sultanpur KhaderNorth2.52 km
KelanaSouth2.60 km
KhairpurNorth2.86 km
Azampur DariapurEast2.87 km
Paharpur SurjawaliEast2.88 km
Fatehpur BuzurgSouth-West2.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hurthala

Hurthala 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 Maman, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shikarpur to Hurthala is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bulandshahr to Hurthala is about 16 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 Hurthala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Hurthala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Hurthala

Where is Hurthala located?

Hurthala village is located in Shikarpur Tehsil, Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hurthala?

Hurthala is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Hurthala?

The pincode of Hurthala is 203001.

What is the population of Hurthala?

Hurthala has a total population of 2,508, including 1,281 males and 1,227 females.

How many households are there in Hurthala?

There are 394 households in Hurthala.

What is the literacy rate in Hurthala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hurthala is 62.52%. Male literacy is 75.10% and female literacy is 49.39%.