Gurwalia - Tamkuhi Raj, Kushinagar

Gurwalia is a village situated in the Tamkuhi Raj tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamkuhi Raj and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Kushinagar. Gurvaliya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurwalia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurwalia is 189465. The village covers a total geographical area of 364.85 hectares and falls under the 274302 pincode. Kushinagar is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Gurwalia

As per Census 2011, Gurwalia village has a total population of 5,725 people, consisting of 2,877 males and 2,848 females. The village has 879 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 909 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,036 literate and 2,689 illiterate residents. Additionally, 480 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 890 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,7252,8772,848
Child Population (0–6 yrs)909471438
Scheduled Castes (SC)480236244
Scheduled Tribes (ST)890459431
Literate Population3,0361,8471,189
Illiterate Population2,6891,0301,659

Nearby Villages of Gurwalia

Gurwalia 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)
Bijaipur Dakhin PattiNorth-East0.85 km
BelahiSouth-East1.03 km
Beni BharSouth-West1.37 km
Tar BishunpurSouth-West1.72 km
Bijaipur Uttar PattiNorth-East1.75 km
Semara Hardo PattiSouth1.77 km
BarampurEast1.99 km
Raja PakarSouth-East2.03 km
Khalwa PattiSouth-West2.23 km
Sapahi KhasSouth2.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gurwalia

Gurwalia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhuri Jn, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushinagar to Gurwalia is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Gurwalia is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurwalia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gurwalia

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

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

FAQs about Gurwalia

Where is Gurwalia located?

Gurwalia village is located in Tamkuhi Raj Tehsil, Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gurwalia?

The Gram Panchayat of Gurwalia is Gurvaliya.

What is the pincode of Gurwalia?

The pincode of Gurwalia is 274302.

What is the population of Gurwalia?

Gurwalia has a total population of 5,725, including 2,877 males and 2,848 females.

How many households are there in Gurwalia?

There are 879 households in Gurwalia.

What is the literacy rate in Gurwalia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gurwalia is 53.03%. Male literacy is 64.20% and female literacy is 41.75%.