Ghurhat - Salon, Rae Bareli

Ghurhat is a village situated in the Salon tehsil of Rae Bareli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Salon and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Rae Bareli. Ghurhat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghurhat is 145498. The village covers a total geographical area of 99.78 hectares and falls under the 229401 pincode. Rae Bareli is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Ghurhat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Ghurhat

According to the 2011 Census, Ghurhat village had a total population of 693 people, including 338 males and 355 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.19%, with male literacy at 65.85% and female literacy at 37.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 201.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghurhat

Ghurhat 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 Ghurhat

Ghurhat 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 Ramachandrapur, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rae Bareli to Ghurhat is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rae Bareli to Ghurhat is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghurhat

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

Health Facilities in Ghurhat

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

FAQs about Ghurhat