Gorhara - Jakhania, Ghazipur

Gorhara is a village situated in the Jakhania tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 41 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jakhanian and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Ghazipur. Gajadhar Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gorhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorhara is 203616. The village covers a total geographical area of 97.26 hectares and falls under the 275203 pincode. Ghazipur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Gorhara 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 Gorhara

According to the 2011 Census, Gorhara village had a total population of 880 people, including 433 males and 447 females, living in 130 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.74%, with male literacy at 84.57% and female literacy at 61.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 541, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Gorhara

Gorhara 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 Gorhara

Public transport in the Gorhara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jakhanian, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghazipur to Gorhara is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ghazipur to Gorhara is about 38 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 Gorhara

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

Health Facilities in Gorhara

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

FAQs about Gorhara