Gaura - Mehnagar, Azamgarh

Gaura is a village situated in the Mehnagar tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mehnagar and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Gaura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaura is 195820. The village covers a total geographical area of 863.12 hectares and falls under the 276204 pincode. Azamgarh is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

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

Population of Gaura

According to the 2011 Census, Gaura village had a total population of 4,873 people, including 2,428 males and 2,445 females, living in 657 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.71%, with male literacy at 76.89% and female literacy at 58.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,739, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaura

Gaura 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 Gaura

Gaura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sarai Rani, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Azamgarh to Gaura is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Gaura is about 35 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 Gaura

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

Health Facilities in Gaura

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

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