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 Gram Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Gothwa village had a total population of 3,715 people, including 1,811 males and 1,904 females, living in 572 households. The sex ratio was 1,051 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.29%, with male literacy at 86.83% and female literacy at 62.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,026, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 97.

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

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