Gija - Bikapur, Ayodhya

Gija is a village situated in the Bikapur tehsil of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from Bika Pur and around 29 km from Faizabad. Vankat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gija village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gija is 166710. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.33 hectares and falls under the 224201 pincode. Bika Pur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Gija

As per Census 2011, Gija village has a total population of 429 people, consisting of 233 males and 196 females. The village has 88 households and a sex ratio of 841 females per 1,000 males. There are 57 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 272 literate and 157 illiterate residents. Additionally, 36 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gija

Gija 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 Gija

Gija is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khajurhat, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bika Pur to Gija is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Faizabad to Gija is about 29 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 Gija

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

Health Facilities in Gija

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

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