Diwa - Chauri Chaura, Gorakhpur

Diwa is a village situated in the Chauri Chaura tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chauri Chaura and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Dulhara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Diwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Diwa is 186030. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.1 hectares and falls under the 273405 pincode. Gorakhpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Diwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Diwa

As per Census 2011, Diwa village has a total population of 766 people, consisting of 395 males and 371 females. The village has 119 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 122 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 399 literate and 367 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 10 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Diwa

Diwa 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 Diwa

Diwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chauri Chaura, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gorakhpur to Diwa is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Diwa is about 33 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 Diwa

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

Health Facilities in Diwa

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

FAQs about Diwa