Guwawan - Gauriganj, Amethi

Guwawan is a village situated in the Gauriganj tehsil of Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from Gauriganj and around 52 km from Sultanpur. Guwawan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guwawan is 169196. The village covers a total geographical area of 665.16 hectares and falls under the 227409 pincode. Gauriganj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Guwawan 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 Guwawan

According to the 2011 Census, Guwawan village had a total population of 4,716 people, including 2,458 males and 2,258 females, living in 764 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.09%, with male literacy at 58.52% and female literacy at 38.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,581.

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

Nearby Villages of Guwawan

Guwawan 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 Guwawan

Guwawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bani, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gauriganj to Guwawan is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sultanpur to Guwawan is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Guwawan

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

Health Facilities in Guwawan

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

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