Goghara - Chakia, Chandauli

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

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goghara is 207899. The village covers a total geographical area of 115.81 hectares and falls under the 232103 pincode. Chandauli is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Goghara

According to the 2011 Census, Goghara village had a total population of 1,420 people, including 761 males and 659 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 866 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.89%, with male literacy at 83.33% and female literacy at 60.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 232.

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

Nearby Villages of Goghara

Goghara 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 Goghara

Goghara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jeonathpur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.7 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Goghara

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

FAQs about Goghara