Ghhni - Jakhania, Ghazipur

Ghhni is a village situated in the Jakhania tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jakhanian and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Ghazipur. Ghhni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghhni is 203997. The village covers a total geographical area of 263.96 hectares and falls under the 275204 pincode. Sadat is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Ghhni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jakhanian Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ghazipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghhni

According to the 2011 Census, Ghhni village had a total population of 2,469 people, including 1,273 males and 1,196 females, living in 352 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.49%, with male literacy at 76.11% and female literacy at 52.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 928.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghhni

Ghhni 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 Ghhni

Ghhni is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sadat, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sadat to Ghhni is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ghazipur to Ghhni is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghhni

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

Health Facilities in Ghhni

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

FAQs about Ghhni