Gander - Barhaj, Deoria

Gander is a village situated in the Barhaj tehsil of Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barhaj and around 13 km from the district headquarters in Deoria. Gander village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gander is 190899. The village covers a total geographical area of 406.05 hectares and falls under the 274601 pincode. Deoria is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Gander

As per Census 2011, Gander village has a total population of 3,242 people, consisting of 1,614 males and 1,628 females. The village has 500 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 474 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,114 literate and 1,128 illiterate residents. Additionally, 109 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 114 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,2421,6141,628
Child Population (0–6 yrs)474238236
Scheduled Castes (SC)1096247
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1144569
Literate Population2,1141,223891
Illiterate Population1,128391737

Nearby Villages of Gander

Gander 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)
BaripurNorth-East1.19 km
DhanoutiSouth-West1.36 km
Parasia OjhhaWest1.44 km
GuddichakiaNorth1.76 km
MajhawaliaSouth-East1.84 km
SaghwaliaEast1.89 km
EkdangaNorth-East1.93 km
NarainpurNorth-East2.12 km
Bahor DhanoutiSouth2.12 km
PachauhaNorth2.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gander

Gander is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ahalyapur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Deoria to Gander is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Deoria to Gander is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gander

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Gander

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Gander

Where is Gander located?

Gander village is located in Barhaj Tehsil, Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gander?

Gander is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gander?

The pincode of Gander is 274601.

What is the population of Gander?

Gander has a total population of 3,242, including 1,614 males and 1,628 females.

How many households are there in Gander?

There are 500 households in Gander.

What is the literacy rate in Gander?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gander is 65.21%. Male literacy is 75.77% and female literacy is 54.73%.