Gauna - Khekada, Baghpat

Gauna is a village situated in the Khekada tehsil of Baghpat district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gauna Khekra and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Gauna Bagpat. Gauna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gauna is 119544. The village covers a total geographical area of 389.27 hectares and falls under the 250101 pincode. Khekra is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Gauna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Gauna

According to the 2011 Census, Gauna village had a total population of 3,454 people, including 1,831 males and 1,623 females, living in 539 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.80%, with male literacy at 88.79% and female literacy at 65.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 538.

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

Nearby Villages of Gauna

Gauna 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 Gauna

Gauna 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 Gotra Halt, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khekra to Gauna is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gauna Bagpat to Gauna is about 30 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 Gauna

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

Health Facilities in Gauna

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

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