Gokhia - Naraini, Banda

Gokhia is a village situated in the Naraini tehsil of Banda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naraini and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Banda. Gokhia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokhia is 155358. The village covers a total geographical area of 760.8 hectares and falls under the 210201 pincode. Banda is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Gokhia 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 Naraini Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Banda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gokhia

According to the 2011 Census, Gokhia village had a total population of 3,795 people, including 1,943 males and 1,852 females, living in 789 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.00%, with male literacy at 79.51% and female literacy at 49.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 846.

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

Nearby Villages of Gokhia

Gokhia 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 Gokhia

Gokhia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Atarra, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banda to Gokhia is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Banda to Gokhia is about 40 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 Gokhia

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

Health Facilities in Gokhia

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

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