Gorkha Village Overview
Gorkha is a village in Saidpur tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. Saidpur is the tehsil headquarters, while Ghazipur is the district headquarters for Gorkha village. As per available records (2009), Gorkha village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Gorkha village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorkha is 204246. The village covers a geographical area of 116.84 hectares. Ghazipur is the nearest town.
Location Map of Gorkha
Population & Demographics of Gorkha
This section provides population and demographic details of Gorkha village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,137 | 504 | 633 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 174 | 79 | 95 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 552 | 251 | 301 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 708 | 366 | 342 |
| Illiterate Population | 429 | 138 | 291 |
Key population details of Gorkha village are given below:
- Gorkha village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,137, including approximately 504 males and 633 females, with a sex ratio of 1255 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 552 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Gorkha village is good, with a literacy rate of about 62.27%.
- There are around 200 households in Gorkha village.
Transport & Connectivity of Gorkha
Transport facilities help residents of Gorkha village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Gorkha
The following villages are located close to Gorkha and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gorkha
- Where is Gorkha located?
- Gorkha village is located in Saidpur Tehsil, Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Gorkha?
- Gorkha is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Gorkha?
- Gorkha has a total population of 1,137, including 504 males and 633 females.
- How many households are there in Gorkha?
- There are 200 households in Gorkha.
- What is the literacy rate in Gorkha?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gorkha is 62.27%. Male literacy is 72.62% and female literacy is 54.03%.