Goori Barah - Jalalpur, Ambedkar Nagar

Goori Barah is a village situated in the Jalalpur tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalalpur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Gauri Barah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goori Barah village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goori Barah is 168010. The village covers a total geographical area of 303.64 hectares and falls under the 224125 pincode. Jalalpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Goori Barah

According to the 2011 Census, Goori Barah village had a total population of 1,684 people, including 815 males and 869 females, living in 264 households. The sex ratio was 1,066 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.15%, with male literacy at 75.66% and female literacy at 53.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 486.

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

Nearby Villages of Goori Barah

Goori Barah 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 Goori Barah

Goori Barah 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 Khorason Road, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jalalpur to Goori Barah is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Goori Barah is about 40 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 Goori Barah

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

Health Facilities in Goori Barah

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

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