Gatawa - Lalganj, Azamgarh
Gatawa is a village situated in the Lalganj tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalganj and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Bakspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gatawa village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gatawa is 195278. The village covers a total geographical area of 24.52 hectares and falls under the 276202 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.
Gatawa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lalganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.
Nearby Villages of Gatawa
Gatawa 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Barepur | South-East | 0.79 km |
| Bhopalpur | North-West | 0.81 km |
| Bagpur | South-West | 0.91 km |
| Nunawa | South | 1.28 km |
| Erani | East | 1.37 km |
| Ummarpur | North-East | 1.77 km |
| Khamauli | West | 1.88 km |
| Mainpur | South-East | 2.00 km |
| Ishakpur | South | 2.14 km |
| Bakspur | South-West | 2.46 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Gatawa
Gatawa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sarai Mir, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Gatawa is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Gatawa is about 38 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 Gatawa
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gatawa village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Gatawa
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gatawa village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Gatawa
Where is Gatawa located?
Gatawa village is located in Lalganj Tehsil, Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gatawa?
The Gram Panchayat of Gatawa is Bakspur.
What is the pincode of Gatawa?
The pincode of Gatawa is 276202.