Gurha - Sirsaganj, Firozabad

Gurha is a village situated in the Sirsaganj tehsil of Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from Shikohabad and around 28 km from Firozabad. Gurha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurha is 126182. The village covers a total geographical area of 215.6 hectares and falls under the 283141 pincode. Firozabad is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Gurha 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 Gurha

As per Census 2011, Gurha village has a total population of 2,643 people, consisting of 1,417 males and 1,226 females. The village has 430 households and a sex ratio of 865 females per 1,000 males. There are 377 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,771 literate and 872 illiterate residents. Additionally, 340 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6431,4171,226
Child Population (0–6 yrs)377209168
Scheduled Castes (SC)340184156
Literate Population1,7711,060711
Illiterate Population872357515

Nearby Villages of Gurha

Gurha 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)
AalipurSouth-East1.24 km
Mubarakpura GurhaNorth-West1.26 km
GarhrauliWest1.68 km
IshakpurNorth-East1.86 km
Salempur KarkhaNorth1.96 km
Mohmmadpur NadaiSouth-West2.05 km
Fatehpur NasirpurSouth-East2.28 km
Daulatpur KarkhaNorth-East2.69 km
LoharaiEast2.70 km
Sekhupur GarhiSouth-West2.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gurha

Gurha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kaurara, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Firozabad to Gurha is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Firozabad to Gurha is about 28 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 Gurha

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

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

Health Facilities in Gurha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gurha

Where is Gurha located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Gurha?

Gurha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gurha?

The pincode of Gurha is 283141.

What is the population of Gurha?

Gurha has a total population of 2,643, including 1,417 males and 1,226 females.

How many households are there in Gurha?

There are 430 households in Gurha.

What is the literacy rate in Gurha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gurha is 67.01%. Male literacy is 74.81% and female literacy is 57.99%.