Gothwa - Rasra, Ballia

Gothwa is a village situated in the Rasra tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rasra and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Ballia. Gothwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gothwa is 198246. The village covers a total geographical area of 797.69 hectares and falls under the 221711 pincode. Ballia is the nearest town.

Gothwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Belthara Road Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Salempur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gothwa

As per Census 2011, Gothwa village has a total population of 3,715 people, consisting of 1,811 males and 1,904 females. The village has 572 households and a sex ratio of 1,051 females per 1,000 males. There are 518 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,375 literate and 1,340 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,026 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 97 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gothwa

Gothwa 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 Gothwa

Gothwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rasra, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ballia to Gothwa is about 40 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 Gothwa

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

Health Facilities in Gothwa

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

FAQs about Gothwa