Gokul Bujurg - Utraula, Balrampur

Gokul Bujurg is a village situated in the Utraula tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Utraula and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Gokul Bujurg village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokul Bujurg is 174105. The village covers a total geographical area of 219.53 hectares and falls under the 271306 pincode. Mankapur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Gokul Bujurg

As per Census 2011, Gokul Bujurg village has a total population of 2,119 people, consisting of 1,103 males and 1,016 females. The village has 341 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 341 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 844 literate and 1,275 illiterate residents. Additionally, 230 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gokul Bujurg are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gokul Bujurg

Gokul Bujurg 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 Gokul Bujurg

Gokul Bujurg 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 Lakhpat Nagar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mankapur to Gokul Bujurg is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Gokul Bujurg is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gokul Bujurg

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

Health Facilities in Gokul Bujurg

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

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