Gurburani Upadhaya - Berinag, Pithoragarh
Gurburani Upadhaya is a village situated in the Berinag tehsil of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Berinag and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Pithoragarh. Kaleti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurburani Upadhaya village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurburani Upadhaya is 049617. The village covers a total geographical area of 42.37 hectares and falls under the 262531 pincode. Didihat is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.
Gurburani Upadhaya 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 Gangolihat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Gurburani Upadhaya
According to the 2011 Census, Gurburani Upadhaya village had a total population of 41 people, including 15 males and 26 females, living in 9 households. The sex ratio was 1,733 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.89%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 86.36%.
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 Population | 41 | 15 | 26 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 34 | 15 | 19 |
| Illiterate Population | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Nearby Villages of Gurburani Upadhaya
Gurburani Upadhaya is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Gurburani Upadhaya
Public transport in the Gurburani Upadhaya is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Didihat to Gurburani Upadhaya is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pithoragarh to Gurburani Upadhaya is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Gurburani Upadhaya
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gurburani Upadhaya village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Gurburani Upadhaya
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gurburani Upadhaya village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Gurburani Upadhaya
Where is Gurburani Upadhaya located?
Gurburani Upadhaya village is located in Berinag Tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Gurburani Upadhaya?
The Gram Panchayat of Gurburani Upadhaya is Kaleti.
What is the pincode of Gurburani Upadhaya?
The pincode of Gurburani Upadhaya is 262531.
What is the population of Gurburani Upadhaya?
Gurburani Upadhaya had a total population of 41, including 15 males and 26 females.
How many households are there in Gurburani Upadhaya?
Gurburani Upadhaya had 9 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gurburani Upadhaya?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gurburani Upadhaya was 91.89%. Male literacy was 100.00% and female literacy was 86.36%.