Gidhaur - Utraula, Balrampur

Gidhaur is a village situated in the Utraula tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Utraula and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Gidhaur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gidhaur is 173878. The village covers a total geographical area of 342.67 hectares and falls under the 271306 pincode. Utraula is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Gidhaur

According to the 2011 Census, Gidhaur village had a total population of 2,349 people, including 1,230 males and 1,119 females, living in 331 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.84%, with male literacy at 78.82% and female literacy at 49.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 275.

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

Nearby Villages of Gidhaur

Gidhaur 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 Gidhaur

Gidhaur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhawanipur Kalan, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Utraula to Gidhaur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Gidhaur is about 18 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 Gidhaur

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

Health Facilities in Gidhaur

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

FAQs about Gidhaur