Goura - Rasra, Ballia

Goura is a village situated in the Rasra tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rasra and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Ballia. Goura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goura is 198559. The village covers a total geographical area of 415.84 hectares and falls under the 221711 pincode. Rasra is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Goura

According to the 2011 Census, Goura village had a total population of 2,316 people, including 1,158 males and 1,158 females, living in 313 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.86%, with male literacy at 60.78% and female literacy at 44.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Goura

Goura 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 Goura

Goura 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 Sanwara, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rasra to Goura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ballia to Goura is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goura

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

Health Facilities in Goura

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

FAQs about Goura