Gahlai

Block / Tehsil Mariahu
District Jaunpur

About Gahlai

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Gahlai village is 202623. Gahlai village is located in Mariahu tehsil of Jaunpur district in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Mariahu (tehsildar office) and 32km away from district headquarter Jaunpur. As per 2009 stats, Gahlai village is also a gram panchayat.

The total geographical area of village is 176.83 hectares. Gahlai has a total population of 1,779 peoples, out of which male population is 862 while female population is 917. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1063 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of gahlai village is 70.38% out of which 81.67% males and 59.76% females are literate. There are about 300 houses in gahlai village.

When it comes to administration, Gahlai village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Gahlai village comes under Mariyahu Vidhan Sabha constituency & Machhlishahr Lok Sabha constituency. Jaunpur is nearest town to gahlai village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

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Population of Gahlai

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,779 862 917
Literate Population 1,252 704 548
Illiterate Population 527 158 369

Connectivity of Gahlai

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Gahlai

Frequently Asked Questions about Gahlai

Where is Gahlai located?

Gahlai village is situated in Mariahu Tehsil, within the Jaunpur district of Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gahlai?

Gahlai serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

What is the population of Gahlai as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gahlai is 1,779, with 862 males and 917 females.

How many households are there in Gahlai as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Gahlai village has a total of 300 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gahlai as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gahlai is 70.38%. The male literacy rate is 81.67%, while the female literacy rate is 59.76%.