Gahira - Saidpur, Ghazipur

Gahira is a village situated in the Saidpur tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saidpur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Ghazipur. Chandpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gahira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gahira is 204125. The village covers a total geographical area of 87.44 hectares and falls under the 233221 pincode. Ghazipur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Gahira 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 Saidpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ghazipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gahira

According to the 2011 Census, Gahira village had a total population of 736 people, including 392 males and 344 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 878 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.36%, with male literacy at 88.07% and female literacy at 59.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 496, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Gahira

Gahira 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 Gahira

Public transport in the Gahira is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dudhaunda, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghazipur to Gahira is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ghazipur to Gahira is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gahira

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

Health Facilities in Gahira

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

FAQs about Gahira