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 Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Gander

According to the 2011 Census, Gander village had a total population of 3,242 people, including 1,614 males and 1,628 females, living in 500 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.37%, with male literacy at 88.88% and female literacy at 64.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 114.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Gander