Govila - Khurja, Bulandshahr

Govila is a village situated in the Khurja tehsil of Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khurja and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bulandshahr. Govilla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Govila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Govila is 121499. The village covers a total geographical area of 342.79 hectares and falls under the 203141 pincode. Jahangirpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Govila village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Govila

As per Census 2011, Govila village has a total population of 1,382 people, consisting of 765 males and 617 females. The village has 233 households and a sex ratio of 806 females per 1,000 males. There are 243 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 849 literate and 533 illiterate residents. Additionally, 486 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,382765617
Child Population (0–6 yrs)24315390
Scheduled Castes (SC)486274212
Literate Population849533316
Illiterate Population533232301

Nearby Villages of Govila

Govila 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)
Ismail Nagar Urf BhoyraSouth-West1.88 km
KalupuraNorth-West2.00 km
BhikanpurWest2.00 km
Amanullapur Urf MaharaNorth2.29 km
KapnaNorth-East2.36 km
RakheraSouth2.40 km
Jalalabad Urf ChingrawliSouth-East2.70 km
KanpurSouth-West3.30 km
AkalpurWest3.52 km
UsmanpurEast3.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Govila

Govila is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gangraul, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
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 Jahangirpur to Govila is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bulandshahr to Govila 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 Govila

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Govila 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 Govila

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Govila 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Govila

Where is Govila located?

Govila village is located in Khurja Tehsil, Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Govila?

The Gram Panchayat of Govila is Govilla.

What is the pincode of Govila?

The pincode of Govila is 203141.

What is the population of Govila?

Govila has a total population of 1,382, including 765 males and 617 females.

How many households are there in Govila?

There are 233 households in Govila.

What is the literacy rate in Govila?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Govila is 61.43%. Male literacy is 69.67% and female literacy is 51.22%.