Gahli - Mariahu, Jaunpur

Gahli is a village situated in the Mariahu tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mariahu and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Gahli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gahli is 202813. The village covers a total geographical area of 213.08 hectares and falls under the 222162 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Gahli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Machhlishahr Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Gahli

According to the 2011 Census, Gahli village had a total population of 1,731 people, including 793 males and 938 females, living in 262 households. The sex ratio was 1,183 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.08%, with male literacy at 81.97% and female literacy at 51.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 831.

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

Nearby Villages of Gahli

Gahli 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 Gahli

Gahli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Katwar Bazaar, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Gahli is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gahli

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

Health Facilities in Gahli

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

FAQs about Gahli