Gahabara - Meerganj, Bareilly

Gahabara is a village situated in the Meerganj tehsil of Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meerganj and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Bareilly. Gahabara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gahabara is 129752. The village covers a total geographical area of 353.29 hectares and falls under the 243501 pincode. Meerganj is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Gahabara

As per Census 2011, Gahabara village has a total population of 2,549 people, consisting of 1,339 males and 1,210 females. The village has 431 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 397 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,203 literate and 1,346 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,094 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gahabara

Gahabara 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 Gahabara

Gahabara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhitaura, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Meerganj to Gahabara is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bareilly to Gahabara is about 43 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 Gahabara

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

Health Facilities in Gahabara

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

FAQs about Gahabara