Gaura - Bhiti, Ambedkar Nagar

Gaura is a village situated in the Bhiti tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiti and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Sugauti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaura is 168601. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.14 hectares and falls under the 224152 pincode. Gosaiganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Gaura

According to the 2011 Census, Gaura village had a total population of 686 people, including 320 males and 366 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 1,144 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.96%, with male literacy at 79.77% and female literacy at 50.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 234.

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 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Katahri, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gosaiganj to Gaura is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Gaura is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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