Gurwal - Khaga, Fatehpur

Gurwal is a village situated in the Khaga tehsil of Fatehpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaga and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Fatehpur. Gurwal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurwal is 157486. The village covers a total geographical area of 461.22 hectares and falls under the 212658 pincode. Fatehpur is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Gurwal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khaga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Fatehpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gurwal

According to the 2011 Census, Gurwal village had a total population of 2,224 people, including 1,215 males and 1,009 females, living in 358 households. The sex ratio was 830 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.69%, with male literacy at 77.92% and female literacy at 48.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 261.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurwal

Gurwal 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 Gurwal

Gurwal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khaga, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Fatehpur to Gurwal is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurwal

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

Health Facilities in Gurwal

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

FAQs about Gurwal