Retasa - Mankapur, Gonda

Retasa is a village situated in the Mankapur tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mankapur and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Mishrauliya Kalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Retasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Retasa is 175628. The village covers a total geographical area of 40.44 hectares and falls under the 271302 pincode. Mankapur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Retasa 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 Gaura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gonda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Retasa

According to the 2011 Census, Retasa village had a total population of 225 people, including 123 males and 102 females, living in 29 households. The sex ratio was 829 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.53%, with male literacy at 77.45% and female literacy at 62.50%.

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

Nearby Villages of Retasa

Retasa 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 Retasa

Public transport in the Retasa is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lakhpat Nagar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mankapur to Retasa is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Retasa is about 36 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 Retasa

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

Health Facilities in Retasa

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

FAQs about Retasa