Gonha - Harraiya, Basti

Gonha is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Gonha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gonha is 179272. The village covers a total geographical area of 213.15 hectares and falls under the 272161 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Gonha

According to the 2011 Census, Gonha village had a total population of 1,227 people, including 663 males and 564 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 851 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.42%, with male literacy at 78.42% and female literacy at 48.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 304.

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

Nearby Villages of Gonha

Gonha 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 Gonha

Gonha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gaur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Gonha is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gonha

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

Health Facilities in Gonha

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

FAQs about Gonha