Gurchiha - Pharenda, Mahrajganj

Gurchiha is a village situated in the Pharenda tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pharenda and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Gurchiha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurchiha is 184165. The village covers a total geographical area of 306.66 hectares and falls under the 273309 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Gurchiha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gurchiha

As per Census 2011, Gurchiha village has a total population of 1,986 people, consisting of 1,048 males and 938 females. The village has 309 households and a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males. There are 373 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,103 literate and 883 illiterate residents. Additionally, 402 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 66 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurchiha

Gurchiha 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 Gurchiha

Gurchiha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhagirathpur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahrajganj to Gurchiha is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahrajganj to Gurchiha is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurchiha

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

Health Facilities in Gurchiha

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

FAQs about Gurchiha