Gawan - Khurja, Bulandshahr

Gawan is a village situated in the Khurja tehsil of Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khurja and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Bulandshahr. Gawan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gawan is 121552. The village covers a total geographical area of 399.48 hectares and falls under the 203131 pincode. Khurja is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Gawan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Gawan

According to the 2011 Census, Gawan village had a total population of 1,117 people, including 618 males and 499 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 807 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.74%, with male literacy at 81.47% and female literacy at 61.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 227.

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

Nearby Villages of Gawan

Gawan 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 Gawan

Gawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khurja City, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khurja to Gawan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bulandshahr to Gawan is about 32 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 Gawan

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

Health Facilities in Gawan

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

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