Gorhet - Saidpur, Ghazipur

Gorhet is a village situated in the Saidpur tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saidpur and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Ghazipur. Tatarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gorhet village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorhet is 204249. The village covers a total geographical area of 124.34 hectares and falls under the 233223 pincode. Ghazipur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Gorhet village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Gorhet

As per Census 2011, Gorhet village has a total population of 640 people, consisting of 310 males and 330 females. The village has 99 households and a sex ratio of 1,064 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 411 literate and 229 illiterate residents. Additionally, 327 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gorhet

Gorhet 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 Gorhet

Gorhet is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rajawari, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghazipur to Gorhet is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ghazipur to Gorhet is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gorhet

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

Health Facilities in Gorhet

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

FAQs about Gorhet