Shivgara - Gonda

Shivgara is a village situated in the Gonda tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 37 km from Gonda, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Shivgara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shivgara is 174189. The village covers a total geographical area of 458.3 hectares and falls under the 271001 pincode. Blraam Pur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Shivgara

As per Census 2011, Shivgara village has a total population of 2,711 people, consisting of 1,429 males and 1,282 females. The village has 460 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 513 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,203 literate and 1,508 illiterate residents. Additionally, 551 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7111,4291,282
Child Population (0–6 yrs)513264249
Scheduled Castes (SC)551281270
Literate Population1,203799404
Illiterate Population1,508630878

Nearby Villages of Shivgara

Shivgara 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)
DevrahnaSouth-East1.72 km
Pandre GarwaWest1.77 km
DevatahaSouth1.96 km
Lal BojhiNorth2.14 km
Nidh NagarWest2.69 km
Idahiya Navi JotSouth-West2.98 km
Bhawanipur KhurdSouth-East2.99 km
SothawaNorth-West3.35 km
Jhuri KuiyanWest3.40 km
BhikhpurNorth-East3.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shivgara

Shivgara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balrampur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Blraam Pur to Shivgara is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Shivgara is about 37 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 Shivgara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Shivgara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Shivgara

Where is Shivgara located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Shivgara?

Shivgara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Shivgara?

The pincode of Shivgara is 271001.

What is the population of Shivgara?

Shivgara has a total population of 2,711, including 1,429 males and 1,282 females.

How many households are there in Shivgara?

There are 460 households in Shivgara.

What is the literacy rate in Shivgara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shivgara is 44.37%. Male literacy is 55.91% and female literacy is 31.51%.