Gauhania - Shahabad, Hardoi

Gauhania is a village situated in the Shahabad tehsil of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahabad and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Hardoi. Gahora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gauhania village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gauhania is 139209. The village covers a total geographical area of 159.08 hectares and falls under the 241124 pincode. Shahabad is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Gauhania

As per Census 2011, Gauhania village has a total population of 846 people, consisting of 461 males and 385 females. The village has 151 households and a sex ratio of 835 females per 1,000 males. There are 144 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 463 literate and 383 illiterate residents. Additionally, 344 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population846461385
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1447866
Scheduled Castes (SC)344201143
Literate Population463311152
Illiterate Population383150233

Nearby Villages of Gauhania

Gauhania 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)
HardaspurWest1.12 km
GahoraSouth-East1.35 km
PhirwaNorth-West1.63 km
Manikapur BamiyariNorth-East2.16 km
RahiWest2.21 km
BariWest2.46 km
KuiyanSouth-East2.62 km
Surapur SisalaSouth-West2.63 km
KilkiliNorth-West2.65 km
DamgarhaSouth-West2.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gauhania

Gauhania is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Anjhi Shahabad, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahabad to Gauhania is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hardoi to Gauhania is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gauhania

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gauhania 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 Gauhania

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

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

FAQs about Gauhania

Where is Gauhania located?

Gauhania village is located in Shahabad Tehsil, Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gauhania?

The Gram Panchayat of Gauhania is Gahora.

What is the pincode of Gauhania?

The pincode of Gauhania is 241124.

What is the population of Gauhania?

Gauhania has a total population of 846, including 461 males and 385 females.

How many households are there in Gauhania?

There are 151 households in Gauhania.

What is the literacy rate in Gauhania?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gauhania is 54.73%. Male literacy is 67.46% and female literacy is 39.48%.