Gidaur - Lalganj, Azamgarh

Gidaur is a village situated in the Lalganj tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalganj and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Gidaur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gidaur is 195314. The village covers a total geographical area of 277.03 hectares and falls under the 276202 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Gidaur 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.

Population of Gidaur

According to the 2011 Census, Gidaur village had a total population of 1,603 people, including 800 males and 803 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.32%, with male literacy at 86.18% and female literacy at 57.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 563.

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

Nearby Villages of Gidaur

Gidaur 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 Gidaur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Gidaur. The nearest railway station is Muftiganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Gidaur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Gidaur is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gidaur

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

Health Facilities in Gidaur

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

FAQs about Gidaur