Gaighat - Zamania, Ghazipur

Gaighat is a village situated in the Zamania tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Zamania and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Ghazipur. Gaighat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaighat is 206570. The village covers a total geographical area of 54.9 hectares and falls under the 232331 pincode. Ghazipur is the nearest town.

Gaighat 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 Zamania Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ghazipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gaighat

According to the 2011 Census, Gaighat village had a total population of 2,281 people, including 1,210 males and 1,071 females, living in 294 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.01%, with male literacy at 88.57% and female literacy at 62.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 406, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaighat

Gaighat 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 Gaighat

Gaighat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Zamania, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ghazipur to Gaighat is about 40 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 Gaighat

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

Health Facilities in Gaighat

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

FAQs about Gaighat