Gaura - Katiya, Gopalganj

Gaura is a village situated in the Katiya subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katiya and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Gaura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaura is 229843. The village covers a total geographical area of 301 hectares and falls under the 841437 pincode. Katiya is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gaura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Gaura

According to the 2011 Census, Gaura village had a total population of 4,204 people, including 2,002 males and 2,202 females, living in 694 households. The sex ratio was 1,100 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.60%, with male literacy at 79.08% and female literacy at 55.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 546, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 156.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaura

Gaura 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 Gaura

Gaura 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 Bathua Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katiya to Gaura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Gaura is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaura

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

Health Facilities in Gaura

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

FAQs about Gaura