Gurgaula Bangar - Rajapur, Chitrakoot

Gurgaula Bangar is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 53 km from Karwi and around 53 km from Chitrakoot. Naini Bangar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurgaula Bangar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurgaula Bangar is 155507. The village covers a total geographical area of 151.54 hectares and falls under the 210207 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Gurgaula Bangar

According to the 2011 Census, Gurgaula Bangar village had a total population of 498 people, including 254 males and 244 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.50%, with male literacy at 70.53% and female literacy at 46.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 169.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population498254244
Child Population (0–6 yrs)864739
Scheduled Castes (SC)1699376
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population24114695
Illiterate Population257108149

Nearby Villages of Gurgaula Bangar

Gurgaula Bangar 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)
Naini BangarNorth-West1.15 km
Biharwa BangarEast1.25 km
BijhouraSouth1.40 km
Bakta Khurd BangarEast1.98 km
Naini KhadarNorth2.34 km
Gurmaulla KhadarNorth-East2.39 km
Bir Ghumai Gangu BangarNorth-West2.46 km
Hasta BangarEast2.48 km
AmwanSouth-East2.60 km
Biharwa KhadarNorth-East2.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gurgaula Bangar

Gurgaula Bangar 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 Athsarai, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Gurgaula Bangar is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitrakoot to Gurgaula Bangar is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurgaula Bangar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Gurgaula Bangar

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

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

FAQs about Gurgaula Bangar

Where is Gurgaula Bangar located?

Gurgaula Bangar village is located in Rajapur Tehsil, Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gurgaula Bangar?

The Gram Panchayat of Gurgaula Bangar is Naini Bangar.

What is the pincode of Gurgaula Bangar?

The pincode of Gurgaula Bangar is 210207.

What is the population of Gurgaula Bangar?

Gurgaula Bangar had a total population of 498, including 254 males and 244 females.

How many households are there in Gurgaula Bangar?

Gurgaula Bangar had 74 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gurgaula Bangar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gurgaula Bangar was 58.50%. Male literacy was 70.53% and female literacy was 46.34%.