# Ghughuli, Mahrajganj (Uttar Pradesh) – Town Population

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Town · Mahrajganj, Uttar Pradesh 

# Ghughuli

Ghughuli is a town in Maharajganj sub-district of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh (nagar panchayat). The 2011 Census counted **11,271 people** in 1,908 households. Literacy was 74.5%.

- 11,271people (2011)
- 1,908households
- 74.5%literacy
- 11census wards

## Population of Ghughuli

■ Ghughuli · ■ Mahrajganj urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****74.5%**

**78.3%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****980**

**935

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****887**

**921

Working population ****31.5%**

**28.1%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Ghughuli

Of every 100 households in Ghughuli in 2011, 48 had electricity, 36 a toilet at home and 31 cooked with LPG; 69 had a mobile phone, 17 a two-wheeler and 4 a car.

■ Ghughuli · ■ Mahrajganj urban average

Electricity for lighting ****48%**

**67%

Toilet within the home ****36%**

**58%

No toilet (open defecation) ****62%**

**40%

Tap water ****25%**

**46%

Drinking water within premises ****71%**

**78%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****31%**

**42%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****67%**

**53%

Use banking services ****79%**

**75%

Television ****41%**

**52%

Mobile phone ****69%**

**72%

Computer with internet ****2%**

**2%

Two-wheeler ****17%**

**24%

Car / jeep / van ****4%**

**5%

None of these assets ****13%**

**11%

Own their home ****93%**

**91%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Ghughuli work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 1,580 (45%) · **■** Household industry 81 (2%) · **■** Farming 1,165 (33%) · **■** Marginal 723 (20%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## How has the population of Ghughuli changed?

From 8,663 in 1991 to 11,271 in 2011.

**1991

**2001

**2011

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Ghughuli in numbers and road distances

- Annual rainfall1,226 mm
- Temperature range4 °C to 46 °C

### Road distances

- Lucknow (state capital)340 km by road
- Maharajganj (district HQ)20 km by road
- Gorakhpur (city of 1 lakh+)55 km by road
- Gorakhpur (city of 5 lakh+)55 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Ghughuli

### Civic services

- Pucca roads14 km
- DrainageOpen drains
- Flush toilets800
- Water storage500 kl
- Electricity — homes900

### Hospitals

- ●Veterinary hospitals1 · 1 doctors

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools3 govt · 1 private
- ●Senior secondary schools2 govt

### Banks

- Nationalised banks2
- Private banks1
- Co-operative banks1

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Ghughuli ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/mahrajganj/maharajganj/ghughuli/ward-1/) 1,479 249 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/mahrajganj/maharajganj/ghughuli/ward-2/) 1,186 219 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/mahrajganj/maharajganj/ghughuli/ward-3/) 759 131 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/mahrajganj/maharajganj/ghughuli/ward-4/) 1,064 178 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/mahrajganj/maharajganj/ghughuli/ward-5/) 743 133 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/mahrajganj/maharajganj/ghughuli/ward-6/) 832 149 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/mahrajganj/maharajganj/ghughuli/ward-7/) 849 124 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/mahrajganj/maharajganj/ghughuli/ward-8/) 1,002 162 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/mahrajganj/maharajganj/ghughuli/ward-9/) 808 139 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/mahrajganj/maharajganj/ghughuli/ward-10/) 1,319 211 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/mahrajganj/maharajganj/ghughuli/ward-11/) 1,230 213 

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

Census wards of 2011; municipal ward boundaries may have changed since.

## Know before you go: Ghughuli

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Gorakhpur Airport (GOP) · Gorakhpur43 km
- Gautam Buddha International Airport (BWA) · Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa)61 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.8 hours, sunrise around 05:00) and shortest in Dec (about 10.5 hours, sunrise around 06:36, sunset around 17:03).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Ghughuli?11,271 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Ghughuli in?Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh
- What was the population of Ghughuli in 1991?8,663
- How many wards does Ghughuli have?11 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Ghughuli?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Ghughuli?Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 43 km in a straight line
