Gourai - Rasra, Ballia

Gourai is a village situated in the Rasra tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rasra and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Ballia. Matihi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gourai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gourai is 198587. The village covers a total geographical area of 29.39 hectares and falls under the 221701 pincode. Rasra is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Gourai 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 Gourai

As per Census 2011, Gourai village has a total population of 87 people, consisting of 43 males and 44 females. The village has 13 households and a sex ratio of 1,023 females per 1,000 males. There are 12 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 59 literate and 28 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Gourai

Gourai 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 Gourai

Public transport in the Gourai is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jigni Khas, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rasra to Gourai is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ballia to Gourai is about 27 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 Gourai

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

Health Facilities in Gourai

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

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