Gaura - Maudaha, Hamirpur

Gaura is a village situated in the Maudaha tehsil of Hamirpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maudaha and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Hamirpur. Gaura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaura is 154135. The village covers a total geographical area of 223.76 hectares and falls under the 210506 pincode. Maudaha is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Gaura

According to the 2011 Census, Gaura village had a total population of 873 people, including 482 males and 391 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 811 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.38%, with male literacy at 92.66% and female literacy at 65.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 363.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaura

Gaura 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 Gaura

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Gaura. The nearest railway station is Ragaul, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maudaha to Gaura is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hamirpur to Gaura is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaura

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

Health Facilities in Gaura

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

FAQs about Gaura