Gora - Saidpur, Ghazipur

Gora is a village situated in the Saidpur tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saidpur and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Ghazipur. Gora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gora is 204054. The village covers a total geographical area of 398.51 hectares and falls under the 233304 pincode. Ghazipur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Gora 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 Gora

According to the 2011 Census, Gora village had a total population of 2,767 people, including 1,377 males and 1,390 females, living in 398 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.59%, with male literacy at 83.03% and female literacy at 64.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,055, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Gora

Gora 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 Gora

Gora is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mahpur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghazipur to Gora is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ghazipur to Gora is about 47 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 Gora

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

Health Facilities in Gora

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

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