Gatava - Mehnagar, Azamgarh

Gatava is a village situated in the Mehnagar tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mehnagar and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Bhubvalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gatava village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gatava is 196020. The village covers a total geographical area of 123.09 hectares and falls under the 276123 pincode. Azamgarh is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Gatava

As per Census 2011, Gatava village has a total population of 828 people, consisting of 409 males and 419 females. The village has 125 households and a sex ratio of 1,024 females per 1,000 males. There are 147 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 485 literate and 343 illiterate residents. Additionally, 296 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gatava

Gatava 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 Gatava

Gatava is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jakhanian, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Azamgarh to Gatava is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Gatava is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gatava

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

Health Facilities in Gatava

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

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