Gova - Ramnagar, Bara Banki

Gova is a village situated in the Ramnagar tehsil of Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramnagar and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Barabanki. Gova village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gova is 164239. The village covers a total geographical area of 156.32 hectares and falls under the 225201 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Gova village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Gova

As per Census 2011, Gova village has a total population of 1,163 people, consisting of 770 males and 393 females. The village has 220 households and a sex ratio of 510 females per 1,000 males. There are 121 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 736 literate and 427 illiterate residents. Additionally, 165 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gova are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,163770393
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1219229
Scheduled Castes (SC)1659966
Literate Population736511225
Illiterate Population427259168

Nearby Villages of Gova

Gova 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)
GovamanjharaSouth-West0.92 km
GondaEast1.58 km
MusarihaSouth-West1.86 km
Lalpur KarautaNorth1.98 km
BijhalaNorth-East2.24 km
KyontaliWest2.47 km
BalloopurNorth-West2.50 km
BasantpurSouth2.51 km
Basantpur ManjharaSouth2.52 km
SalpurSouth-West2.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gova

Gova 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 Sundhiamau, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Gova is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barabanki to Gova is about 30 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 Gova

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Gova

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gova 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 Gova

Where is Gova located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Gova?

Gova is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gova?

The pincode of Gova is 225201.

What is the population of Gova?

Gova has a total population of 1,163, including 770 males and 393 females.

How many households are there in Gova?

There are 220 households in Gova.

What is the literacy rate in Gova?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gova is 63.28%. Male literacy is 66.36% and female literacy is 57.25%.