Gurai - Sirsaganj, Firozabad

Gurai is a village situated in the Sirsaganj tehsil of Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from Shikohabad and around 37 km from Firozabad. Gurai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurai is 126207. The village covers a total geographical area of 265.48 hectares and falls under the 283135 pincode. Firozabad is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Gurai

As per Census 2011, Gurai village has a total population of 2,313 people, consisting of 1,201 males and 1,112 females. The village has 440 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 366 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,408 literate and 905 illiterate residents. Additionally, 529 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3131,2011,112
Child Population (0–6 yrs)366181185
Scheduled Castes (SC)529270259
Literate Population1,408829579
Illiterate Population905372533

Nearby Villages of Gurai

Gurai 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)
ElampurEast1.17 km
Semra AtikabadSouth-East1.48 km
Khera MahanNorth-East2.13 km
GanpatipurSouth2.13 km
UkhrendNorth-West2.14 km
KathaphoriSouth-East2.28 km
Garhia JainpurEast2.33 km
Ghurhia TikurNorth2.35 km
DhakpuraNorth-West2.85 km
FakarpurNorth2.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gurai

Gurai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhadan, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Firozabad to Gurai is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Firozabad to Gurai is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurai

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

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

Health Facilities in Gurai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Gurai

Where is Gurai located?

Gurai village is located in Sirsaganj Tehsil, Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gurai?

Gurai is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gurai?

The pincode of Gurai is 283135.

What is the population of Gurai?

Gurai has a total population of 2,313, including 1,201 males and 1,112 females.

How many households are there in Gurai?

There are 440 households in Gurai.

What is the literacy rate in Gurai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gurai is 60.87%. Male literacy is 69.03% and female literacy is 52.07%.