Gurela - Mohammdi, Kheri

Gurela is a village situated in the Mohammdi tehsil of Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohammdi and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Kheri. Gurela village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurela is 135610. The village covers a total geographical area of 114.8 hectares and falls under the 262804 pincode. Kheri is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Gurela

According to the 2011 Census, Gurela village had a total population of 2,718 people, including 1,444 males and 1,274 females, living in 490 households. The sex ratio was 882 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.88%, with male literacy at 57.57% and female literacy at 38.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 281.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurela

Gurela 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 Gurela

Public transport in the Gurela is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lakhnauria, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kheri to Gurela is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kheri to Gurela is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurela

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

Health Facilities in Gurela

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

FAQs about Gurela