Gaurasinghnapur - Colonelganj, Gonda

Gaurasinghnapur is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Gaura Sihanapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaurasinghnapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaurasinghnapur is 175008. The village covers a total geographical area of 433.87 hectares and falls under the 271125 pincode. Karnail Ganj is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Gaurasinghnapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Colonelganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kaiserganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gaurasinghnapur

According to the 2011 Census, Gaurasinghnapur village had a total population of 4,404 people, including 2,342 males and 2,062 females, living in 699 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.12%, with male literacy at 50.40% and female literacy at 25.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,385.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population4,4042,3422,062
Child Population (0–6 yrs)958477481
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,385748637
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,348940408
Illiterate Population3,0561,4021,654

Nearby Villages of Gaurasinghnapur

Gaurasinghnapur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Khurda SeerNorth-West1.71 km
Nainawa JagannathpurEast1.83 km
AtarauliyaNorth1.86 km
GanauliyaNorth-East2.11 km
DullapurNorth-East2.19 km
RamawapurNorth-East2.32 km
NakaharaEast2.71 km
BehtaSouth-West2.78 km
KashipurSouth2.81 km
Pure BaijnathNorth2.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gaurasinghnapur

Gaurasinghnapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jarwal Road, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnail Ganj to Gaurasinghnapur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Gaurasinghnapur is about 45 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 Gaurasinghnapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Gaurasinghnapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Gaurasinghnapur

Where is Gaurasinghnapur located?

Gaurasinghnapur village is located in Colonelganj Tehsil, Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gaurasinghnapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Gaurasinghnapur is Gaura Sihanapur.

What is the pincode of Gaurasinghnapur?

The pincode of Gaurasinghnapur is 271125.

What is the population of Gaurasinghnapur?

Gaurasinghnapur had a total population of 4,404, including 2,342 males and 2,062 females.

How many households are there in Gaurasinghnapur?

Gaurasinghnapur had 699 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gaurasinghnapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gaurasinghnapur was 39.12%. Male literacy was 50.40% and female literacy was 25.81%.