Gonda - Ramnagar, Bara Banki

Gonda is a village situated in the Ramnagar tehsil of Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramnagar and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Barabanki. Gonda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gonda is 164240. The village covers a total geographical area of 274.12 hectares and falls under the 225201 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Gonda 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 Ram Nagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Barabanki Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gonda

According to the 2011 Census, Gonda village had a total population of 1,384 people, including 761 males and 623 females, living in 254 households. The sex ratio was 819 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.25%, with male literacy at 46.45% and female literacy at 28.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 141.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,384761623
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1035746
Scheduled Castes (SC)1417764
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population490327163
Illiterate Population894434460

Nearby Villages of Gonda

Gonda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BijhalaNorth1.54 km
GovaWest1.58 km
MohandwaSouth-East1.87 km
BasantpurSouth1.91 km
GovamanjharaWest2.35 km
Basantpur ManjharaSouth-West2.77 km
BhairampurSouth2.83 km
BallopurNorth-East3.02 km
Lalpur KarautaNorth-West3.06 km
MusarihaWest3.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gonda

Gonda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chowka Ghat, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Gonda is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barabanki to Gonda is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gonda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Gonda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gonda

Where is Gonda located?

Gonda village is located in Ramnagar Tehsil, Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Gonda?

Gonda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gonda?

The pincode of Gonda is 225201.

What is the population of Gonda?

Gonda had a total population of 1,384, including 761 males and 623 females.

How many households are there in Gonda?

Gonda had 254 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gonda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gonda was 38.25%. Male literacy was 46.45% and female literacy was 28.25%.