Golhwa - Allapur, Ambedkar Nagar

Golhwa is a village situated in the Allapur tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Allapur and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Maheshpur Mandap serves as the Gram Panchayat for Golhwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Golhwa is 167500. The village covers a total geographical area of 61.28 hectares and falls under the 224181 pincode. Atrauliya is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Golhwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Alapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sant Kabir Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Golhwa

According to the 2011 Census, Golhwa village had a total population of 488 people, including 252 males and 236 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.36%, with male literacy at 89.87% and female literacy at 70.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 89.

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

Nearby Villages of Golhwa

Golhwa 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 Golhwa

Golhwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Malipur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Atrauliya to Golhwa is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Golhwa is about 44 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 Golhwa

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

Health Facilities in Golhwa

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

FAQs about Golhwa