Ghungchihai - Puranpur, Pilibhit

Ghungchihai is a village situated in the Puranpur tehsil of Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Puranpur and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Pilibhit. Ghungchihai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghungchihai is 132484. The village covers a total geographical area of 328.78 hectares and falls under the 262122 pincode. Puranpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Ghungchihai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Puranpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pilibhit Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghungchihai

According to the 2011 Census, Ghungchihai village had a total population of 5,402 people, including 2,868 males and 2,534 females, living in 1,050 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.42%, with male literacy at 69.62% and female literacy at 52.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,561.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghungchihai

Ghungchihai 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 Ghungchihai

Ghungchihai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Udaypur Khurd, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puranpur to Ghungchihai is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pilibhit to Ghungchihai is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghungchihai

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

Health Facilities in Ghungchihai

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

FAQs about Ghungchihai