Gandhauna - Mariahu, Jaunpur

Gandhauna is a village situated in the Mariahu tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mariahu and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Gandhaunna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandhauna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandhauna is 202856. The village covers a total geographical area of 1184.96 hectares and falls under the 222203 pincode. Mariyahu is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Gandhauna

According to the 2011 Census, Gandhauna village had a total population of 5,604 people, including 2,620 males and 2,984 females, living in 841 households. The sex ratio was 1,139 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.36%, with male literacy at 81.75% and female literacy at 51.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,708.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandhauna

Gandhauna 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 Gandhauna

Gandhauna is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhanaur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mariyahu to Gandhauna is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Gandhauna is about 27 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 Gandhauna

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

Health Facilities in Gandhauna

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

FAQs about Gandhauna