Gaura - Tulsipur, Balrampur

Gaura is a village situated in the Tulsipur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tulsipur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Gaura Bagnaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaura is 173635. The village covers a total geographical area of 497.57 hectares and falls under the 271206 pincode. Tulsipur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Gaura

According to the 2011 Census, Gaura village had a total population of 2,473 people, including 1,290 males and 1,183 females, living in 322 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 28.90%, with male literacy at 41.43% and female literacy at 15.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 650.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaura

Gaura 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 Gaura

Gaura 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 Gainsari Junction, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tulsipur to Gaura is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Gaura is about 30 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 Gaura

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

Health Facilities in Gaura

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

FAQs about Gaura