Gaura - Gauriganj, Amethi

Gaura is a village situated in the Gauriganj tehsil of Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from Gauriganj and around 45 km from Sultanpur. Gaura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaura is 169052. The village covers a total geographical area of 488.72 hectares and falls under the 227801 pincode. Musafirkhana is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Gaura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gauriganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Amethi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gaura

As per Census 2011, Gaura village has a total population of 4,349 people, consisting of 2,193 males and 2,156 females. The village has 700 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 655 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,507 literate and 1,842 illiterate residents. Additionally, 882 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 11 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gaura are given below:

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Waris Ganj Halt, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Musafirkhana to Gaura is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sultanpur to Gaura is about 45 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