Ghaghsi - Fatehpur, Bara Banki

Ghaghsi is a village situated in the Fatehpur tehsil of Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehpur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Barabanki. Dhadhsi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghaghsi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghaghsi is 163990. The village covers a total geographical area of 158.94 hectares and falls under the 225305 pincode. Fatehpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Ghaghsi

According to the 2011 Census, Ghaghsi village had a total population of 2,354 people, including 1,234 males and 1,120 females, living in 388 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.45%, with male literacy at 70.82% and female literacy at 52.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 448.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghaghsi

Ghaghsi 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 Ghaghsi

Ghaghsi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paintepur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Fatehpur to Ghaghsi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barabanki to Ghaghsi is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghaghsi

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

Health Facilities in Ghaghsi

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

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