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 Gram Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Gaura village had a total population of 4,349 people, including 2,193 males and 2,156 females, living in 700 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.87%, with male literacy at 77.52% and female literacy at 58.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 882, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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, 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