Ghuri - Chail, Kaushambi

Ghuri is a village situated in the Chail tehsil of Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chail and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Kaushambi. Lohighuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghuri is 160605. The village covers a total geographical area of 271.09 hectares and falls under the 212202 pincode. Sarai Akil is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ghuri

As per Census 2011, Ghuri village has a total population of 1,620 people, consisting of 894 males and 726 females. The village has 274 households and a sex ratio of 812 females per 1,000 males. There are 169 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,004 literate and 616 illiterate residents. Additionally, 53 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,620894726
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1699871
Scheduled Castes (SC)53476
Literate Population1,004683321
Illiterate Population616211405

Nearby Villages of Ghuri

Ghuri 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)
MalakaNorth1.05 km
Bair Amad KarariSouth1.42 km
LohiSouth-East1.48 km
KhapraEast1.62 km
SukuwariSouth-East2.08 km
Chak AhamadipurSouth-West2.12 km
BathuiNorth-West2.13 km
Gohani KalanNorth-East2.25 km
Bandhuri RasoolipurWest2.65 km
KoriyaNorth-East2.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghuri

Ghuri 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 Saiyid Sarawan, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarai Akil to Ghuri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kaushambi to Ghuri 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 Ghuri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Ghuri

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

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

FAQs about Ghuri

Where is Ghuri located?

Ghuri village is located in Chail Tehsil, Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghuri?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghuri is Lohighuri.

What is the pincode of Ghuri?

The pincode of Ghuri is 212202.

What is the population of Ghuri?

Ghuri has a total population of 1,620, including 894 males and 726 females.

How many households are there in Ghuri?

There are 274 households in Ghuri.

What is the literacy rate in Ghuri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghuri is 61.98%. Male literacy is 76.40% and female literacy is 44.21%.