Gursari - Colonelganj, Gonda

Gursari is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Gursari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gursari is 175048. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.39 hectares and falls under the 271502 pincode. Paraspur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Gursari

As per Census 2011, Gursari village has a total population of 2,117 people, consisting of 1,102 males and 1,015 females. The village has 326 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 413 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,115 literate and 1,002 illiterate residents. Additionally, 191 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1171,1021,015
Child Population (0–6 yrs)413207206
Scheduled Castes (SC)19110982
Literate Population1,115726389
Illiterate Population1,002376626

Nearby Villages of Gursari

Gursari 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)
PadariaEast1.37 km
DubaiSouth1.38 km
GursaraNorth1.41 km
ChakaroutWest1.67 km
PairouriNorth-West2.05 km
KadaruSouth-East2.29 km
Parasa MaheshiNorth2.37 km
BhonkaEast2.54 km
GonwaNorth-West2.59 km
PatisaNorth-East2.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gursari

Gursari 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 Kasturi, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Paraspur to Gursari is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Gursari is about 35 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 Gursari

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

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

Health Facilities in Gursari

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

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

FAQs about Gursari

Where is Gursari located?

Gursari village is located in Colonelganj Tehsil, Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gursari?

Gursari is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gursari?

The pincode of Gursari is 271502.

What is the population of Gursari?

Gursari has a total population of 2,117, including 1,102 males and 1,015 females.

How many households are there in Gursari?

There are 326 households in Gursari.

What is the literacy rate in Gursari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gursari is 52.67%. Male literacy is 65.88% and female literacy is 38.33%.