Gaighat - Ballia
Gaighat is a village situated in the Ballia tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from Ballia, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Baghoonch serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaighat village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaighat is 199324. The village covers a total geographical area of 12.9 hectares and falls under the 277402 pincode. Ballia is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Gaighat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ballia Nagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ballia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Gaighat
Gaighat 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Bagahin | South-West | 0.56 km |
| Garayan | North-East | 0.63 km |
| Prithavi Chhapara | South-East | 0.80 km |
| Dagarabad | East | 1.55 km |
| Baghoonch | West | 1.70 km |
| Belhari | North | 2.31 km |
| Durjanpur | East | 2.41 km |
| Madadih | North-West | 2.65 km |
| Pokhara | South-West | 2.65 km |
| Majhoua | North-East | 2.98 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Gaighat
The nearest railway station is Reoti, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ballia to Gaighat is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Gaighat
Where is Gaighat located?
Gaighat village is located in Ballia Tehsil, Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gaighat?
The Gram Panchayat of Gaighat is Baghoonch.
What is the pincode of Gaighat?
The pincode of Gaighat is 277402.