Gurwaliya - Colonelganj, Gonda

Gurwaliya is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Gurwaliya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurwaliya is 174996. The village covers a total geographical area of 109.22 hectares and falls under the 271311 pincode.

Gurwaliya 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 Gurwaliya

According to the 2011 Census, Gurwaliya village had a total population of 1,242 people, including 662 males and 580 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 876 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.19%, with male literacy at 78.24% and female literacy at 56.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 206.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurwaliya

Gurwaliya 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 Gurwaliya

Gurwaliya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jarwal Road, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gonda to Gurwaliya is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurwaliya

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

Health Facilities in Gurwaliya

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

FAQs about Gurwaliya