Gondwa - Sandila, Hardoi

Gondwa is a village situated in the Sandila tehsil of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sandila and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Hardoi. Gondwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gondwa is 141085. The village covers a total geographical area of 664.11 hectares and falls under the 241203 pincode. Sandila is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Gondwa 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 Sandila Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Misrikh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gondwa

According to the 2011 Census, Gondwa village had a total population of 3,515 people, including 1,868 males and 1,647 females, living in 662 households. The sex ratio was 882 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.52%, with male literacy at 71.40% and female literacy at 52.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,015.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,5151,8681,647
Child Population (0–6 yrs)455235220
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,015511504
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,9131,166747
Illiterate Population1,602702900

Nearby Villages of Gondwa

Gondwa 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)
GonyEast1.26 km
SonikpurNorth1.69 km
Dilawar NagarSouth1.85 km
Rani KheraSouth-East1.90 km
BherkaWest2.16 km
JalalpurEast2.19 km
YarkaWest2.71 km
BaheriyaSouth-East2.91 km
BahutySouth-West3.17 km
Padri GahirawalyNorth-West3.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gondwa

Gondwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sandila, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sandila to Gondwa is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hardoi to Gondwa is about 58 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 Gondwa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Gondwa

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

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

FAQs about Gondwa

Where is Gondwa located?

Gondwa village is located in Sandila Tehsil, Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Gondwa?

Gondwa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gondwa?

The pincode of Gondwa is 241203.

What is the population of Gondwa?

Gondwa had a total population of 3,515, including 1,868 males and 1,647 females.

How many households are there in Gondwa?

Gondwa had 662 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gondwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gondwa was 62.52%. Male literacy was 71.40% and female literacy was 52.35%.