Gulraha - Puranpur, Pilibhit

Gulraha is a village situated in the Puranpur tehsil of Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Puranpur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Pilibhit. Bhawaniganj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gulraha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gulraha is 132324. The village covers a total geographical area of 177.25 hectares and falls under the 262122 pincode.

Gulraha 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 Gulraha

According to the 2011 Census, Gulraha village had a total population of 681 people, including 367 males and 314 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 856 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.41%, with male literacy at 71.11% and female literacy at 39.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population681367314
Child Population (0–6 yrs)965244
Scheduled Castes (SC)1064
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population330224106
Illiterate Population351143208

Nearby Villages of Gulraha

Gulraha 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)
BhawanipurNorth-East1.15 km
Mujha KhurdSouth1.24 km
Mujha KalanSouth-West1.43 km
Anandpur Urf BhagwantpurSouth-East1.69 km
LodhipurWest2.13 km
KhakraNorth-East2.18 km
Kanja KheraEast2.27 km
RaghunathpurWest2.53 km
LoharpuraNorth2.62 km
Mohammadpur J. BhaipurSouth-East2.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gulraha

The nearest railway station is Puranpur, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Pilibhit to Gulraha is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

FAQs about Gulraha

Where is Gulraha located?

Gulraha village is located in Puranpur Tehsil, Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Gulraha?

The Gram Panchayat of Gulraha is Bhawaniganj.

What is the pincode of Gulraha?

The pincode of Gulraha is 262122.

What is the population of Gulraha?

Gulraha had a total population of 681, including 367 males and 314 females.

How many households are there in Gulraha?

Gulraha had 128 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gulraha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gulraha was 56.41%. Male literacy was 71.11% and female literacy was 39.26%.