Gokhawal - Phulpur, Azamgarh

Gokhawal is a village situated in the Phulpur tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulpur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Andika serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gokhawal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokhawal is 194709. The village covers a total geographical area of 71.32 hectares and falls under the 223222 pincode. Azamghar is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Gokhawal

According to the 2011 Census, Gokhawal village had a total population of 491 people, including 248 males and 243 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.85%, with male literacy at 86.19% and female literacy at 61.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 313.

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

Nearby Villages of Gokhawal

Gokhawal 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 Gokhawal

Gokhawal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Didarganj Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Azamghar to Gokhawal is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Gokhawal is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gokhawal

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

Health Facilities in Gokhawal

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

FAQs about Gokhawal