Ghadhau - Shikohabad, Firozabad

Ghadhau is a village situated in the Shikohabad tehsil of Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shikohabad and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Firozabad. Ghaghau serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghadhau village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghadhau is 126001. The village covers a total geographical area of 232.49 hectares and falls under the 283145 pincode.

Ghadhau village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shikohabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Firozabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghadhau

As per Census 2011, Ghadhau village has a total population of 1,876 people, consisting of 1,003 males and 873 females. The village has 306 households and a sex ratio of 870 females per 1,000 males. There are 328 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,071 literate and 805 illiterate residents. Additionally, 296 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,8761,003873
Child Population (0–6 yrs)328166162
Scheduled Castes (SC)296162134
Literate Population1,071672399
Illiterate Population805331474

Nearby Villages of Ghadhau

Ghadhau 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)
SikanderpurSouth-East1.73 km
DatauliNorth-West1.73 km
Salempur Bariar MauNorth2.38 km
Badanpur KarkhaNorth-East2.38 km
Kutakpur HarganpurNorth-East2.41 km
ChharichhapperSouth-East2.42 km
NargapurSouth-West2.55 km
Hardashpur NisfiWest2.77 km
AbbaspurSouth2.92 km
Alampur AnandipurNorth-West2.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghadhau

Ghadhau is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shikohabad Jn, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Firozabad to Ghadhau is about 27 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 Ghadhau

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ghadhau

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Ghadhau

Where is Ghadhau located?

Ghadhau village is located in Shikohabad Tehsil, Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghadhau?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghadhau is Ghaghau.

What is the pincode of Ghadhau?

The pincode of Ghadhau is 283145.

What is the population of Ghadhau?

Ghadhau has a total population of 1,876, including 1,003 males and 873 females.

How many households are there in Ghadhau?

There are 306 households in Ghadhau.

What is the literacy rate in Ghadhau?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghadhau is 57.09%. Male literacy is 67.00% and female literacy is 45.70%.