Gahaji - Burhanpur, Azamgarh

Gahaji is a village situated in the Burhanpur tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Burhanpur and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Gahaji village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gahaji is 192427. The village covers a total geographical area of 404 hectares and falls under the 223221 pincode. Azamgarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Gahaji village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gahaji

According to the 2011 Census, Gahaji village had a total population of 3,442 people, including 1,695 males and 1,747 females, living in 528 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.57%, with male literacy at 87.54% and female literacy at 68.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 824.

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

Nearby Villages of Gahaji

Gahaji 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 Gahaji

Gahaji is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khorason Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Azamgarh to Gahaji is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Gahaji is about 32 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 Gahaji

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

Health Facilities in Gahaji

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

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