Gouriya - Tarabganj, Gonda

Gouriya is a village situated in the Tarabganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tarabganj and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Gouriyya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gouriya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gouriya is 175402. The village covers a total geographical area of 280.68 hectares and falls under the 271303 pincode. Nabab Ganj is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Gouriya

As per Census 2011, Gouriya village has a total population of 2,310 people, consisting of 1,153 males and 1,157 females. The village has 406 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 329 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,149 literate and 1,161 illiterate residents. Additionally, 738 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3101,1531,157
Child Population (0–6 yrs)329166163
Scheduled Castes (SC)738363375
Literate Population1,149705444
Illiterate Population1,161448713

Nearby Villages of Gouriya

Gouriya 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)
JatmalpurEast1.22 km
LohratarSouth1.75 km
ChandhaNorth-West2.02 km
KothaSouth-West2.10 km
MohanpurWest2.20 km
Saray KhatriEast2.30 km
TikariSouth-East2.48 km
BanlourNorth-West2.78 km
Ganeshpur GrintNorth3.15 km
Ajab NagarNorth-West3.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gouriya

Public transport in the Gouriya is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mankapur Jn, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabab Ganj to Gouriya is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Gouriya 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 Gouriya

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

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

Health Facilities in Gouriya

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

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

FAQs about Gouriya

Where is Gouriya located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Gouriya?

The Gram Panchayat of Gouriya is Gouriyya.

What is the pincode of Gouriya?

The pincode of Gouriya is 271303.

What is the population of Gouriya?

Gouriya has a total population of 2,310, including 1,153 males and 1,157 females.

How many households are there in Gouriya?

There are 406 households in Gouriya.

What is the literacy rate in Gouriya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gouriya is 49.74%. Male literacy is 61.14% and female literacy is 38.38%.