Gourpura - Rasra, Ballia

Gourpura is a village situated in the Rasra tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rasra and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Ballia. Lawkara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gourpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gourpura is 198437. The village covers a total geographical area of 38.88 hectares and falls under the 221712 pincode.

Gourpura 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 Gourpura

As per Census 2011, Gourpura village has a total population of 822 people, consisting of 420 males and 402 females. The village has 128 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 507 literate and 315 illiterate residents. Additionally, 427 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 27 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gourpura

Gourpura 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 Gourpura

Gourpura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sanwara, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ballia to Gourpura is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gourpura

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

Health Facilities in Gourpura

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

FAQs about Gourpura