Gobra - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Gobra is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Gobra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gobra is 203283. The village covers a total geographical area of 440 hectares and falls under the 222129 pincode.

Gobra 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 Kerakat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gobra

According to the 2011 Census, Gobra village had a total population of 2,856 people, including 1,303 males and 1,553 females, living in 471 households. The sex ratio was 1,192 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.49%, with male literacy at 84.98% and female literacy at 62.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 749.

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

Nearby Villages of Gobra

Gobra 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 Gobra

Gobra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dodhi, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jaunpur to Gobra is about 40 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 Gobra

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

Health Facilities in Gobra

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

FAQs about Gobra