Gandai - Bikapur, Ayodhya

Gandai is a village situated in the Bikapur tehsil of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from Bika Pur and around 28 km from Faizabad. Gandai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandai is 166693. The village covers a total geographical area of 113.28 hectares and falls under the 224206 pincode. Bika Pur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Gandai 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 Bikapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Faizabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gandai

According to the 2011 Census, Gandai village had a total population of 1,480 people, including 699 males and 781 females, living in 265 households. The sex ratio was 1,117 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.15%, with male literacy at 78.80% and female literacy at 58.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 226.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandai

Gandai 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 Gandai

Gandai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khajurhat, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bika Pur to Gandai is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Faizabad to Gandai is about 28 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 Gandai

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

Health Facilities in Gandai

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

FAQs about Gandai