Gumai - Atarra, Banda

Gumai is a village situated in the Atarra tehsil of Banda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Atarra and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Banda. Gumai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gumai is 155209. The village covers a total geographical area of 508.83 hectares and falls under the 210201 pincode. Atarra is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Gumai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Banda Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Gumai

According to the 2011 Census, Gumai village had a total population of 2,751 people, including 1,507 males and 1,244 females, living in 608 households. The sex ratio was 825 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.39%, with male literacy at 80.24% and female literacy at 49.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,154.

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

Nearby Villages of Gumai

Gumai 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 Gumai

Gumai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Atarra, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Atarra to Gumai is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Banda to Gumai is about 32 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 Gumai

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

Health Facilities in Gumai

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

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