Gokul Pur - Tanda, Ambedkar Nagar

Gokul Pur is a village situated in the Tanda tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tanda and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkarnagar. Dayampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gokul Pur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokul Pur is 167271. The village covers a total geographical area of 99.45 hectares and falls under the 224190 pincode. Baskhari is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Gokul Pur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tanda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ambedkar Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gokul Pur

According to the 2011 Census, Gokul Pur village had a total population of 713 people, including 354 males and 359 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.94%, with male literacy at 81.76% and female literacy at 61.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 270.

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

Nearby Villages of Gokul Pur

Gokul Pur 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 Gokul Pur

Gokul Pur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jafarganj, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baskhari to Gokul Pur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkarnagar to Gokul Pur is about 33 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 Gokul Pur

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

Health Facilities in Gokul Pur

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

FAQs about Gokul Pur