Gaighat

Gaighat is a village located in Chakia tehsil of Chandauli district in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated 19km away from sub-district headquarter Chakia (tehsildar office) and 64km away from district headquarter Chandauli. As per 2009 stats, Gaighat village is also a gram panchayat.

Gaighat has its own place in the vibrant Chandauli region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Gaighat

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gaighat is 207951. The village spans a total geographical area of 192.25 hectares. Chakia is nearest town to Gaighat village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Gaighat

Below is a concise population overview of Gaighat as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,453 770 683
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 242 129 113
Scheduled Castes (SC) 451 231 220
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 8 4 4
Literate Population 878 536 342
Illiterate Population 575 234 341

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Gaighat village:

  • The total population of Gaighat village is around 1,453, including approximately 770 males and 683 females, with a sex ratio of 887 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 242 children aged 0–6 years in Gaighat village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Gaighat village has 451 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 8 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Gaighat village is about 60.43%, with male literacy at 69.61% and female literacy at 50.07%.
  • There are around 243 households in Gaighat village.

Connectivity of Gaighat

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gaighat. As per the 2011 stats, Gaighat had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available
Private Bus Service Available
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Gaighat

Knowing the nearby villages of Gaighat helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gaighat.

Chaturipur Khurd Sahamatpur Surthapur Ganeshpur Gidhawa Chhuchharh Ratigarh Nadawa Mobarakpur Rukunpur Hinauti

Frequently Asked Questions about Gaighat

Where is Gaighat located?
Gaighat village is situated in Chakia Tehsil, within the Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gaighat?
Gaighat serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Gaighat as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gaighat is 1,453, with 770 males and 683 females.
How many households are there in Gaighat as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Gaighat village has a total of 243 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gaighat as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gaighat is 60.43%. The male literacy rate is 69.61%, while the female literacy rate is 50.07%.