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 Gram Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Gauhania village had a total population of 846 people, including 461 males and 385 females, living in 151 households. The sex ratio was 835 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.95%, with male literacy at 81.20% and female literacy at 47.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 344.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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