Gamhiri - Martinganjon, Azamgarh

Gamhiri is a village situated in the Martinganjon tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from Phulpur and around 62 km from Azamgarh. Gamhiri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gamhiri is 195076. The village covers a total geographical area of 142.03 hectares and falls under the 276288 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Gamhiri

According to the 2011 Census, Gamhiri village had a total population of 1,112 people, including 482 males and 630 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 1,307 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.90%, with male literacy at 66.41% and female literacy at 48.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 276.

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

Nearby Villages of Gamhiri

Gamhiri 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 Gamhiri

Gamhiri 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 Kheta Sarai, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Gamhiri is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Gamhiri is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gamhiri

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

Health Facilities in Gamhiri

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

FAQs about Gamhiri