Ghuwas
Ghuwas is a village located in Ghorawal tehsil of Sonbhadra district in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Ghorawal (tehsildar office) and 48km away from district headquarter Sonbhadra. As per 2009 stats, Ghuwas village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Ghuwas unique in its vibrant Ghorawal-Sonbhadra region. You’ll see Ghuwas’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Ghuwas
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ghuwas is 212981. The village spans a total geographical area of 1782.62 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 231210. Sonbhadra is nearest town to Ghuwas village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 48km away.
Google Map of Ghuwas
Population of Ghuwas
According to the 2011 Census, Ghuwas has a total population of about 1,929, with approximately 993 males and 936 females. The sex ratio is around 942 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 341 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,279 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 70. The overall literacy rate is approximately 49.46%, with male literacy at about 59.72% and female literacy near 38.57%. There are around 319 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ghuwas's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,929 | 993 | 936 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 341 | 167 | 174 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,279 | 661 | 618 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 70 | 39 | 31 |
| Literate Population | 954 | 593 | 361 |
| Illiterate Population | 975 | 400 | 575 |
Connectivity of Ghuwas
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ghuwas. As per the 2011 stats, Ghuwas had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Ghuwas
Knowing the nearby villages of Ghuwas helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ghuwas.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ghuwas
- Where is Ghuwas located?
- Ghuwas village is situated in Ghorawal Tehsil, within the Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Ghuwas?
- Ghuwas serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Ghuwas?
- The pincode of Ghuwas is 231210, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Ghuwas as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Ghuwas is 1,929, with 993 males and 936 females.
- How many households are there in Ghuwas as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Ghuwas village has a total of 319 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Ghuwas as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Ghuwas is 49.46%. The male literacy rate is 59.72%, while the female literacy rate is 38.57%.