Gauhar - Mariahu, Jaunpur

Gauhar is a village situated in the Mariahu tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mariahu and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Gauhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gauhar is 202406. The village covers a total geographical area of 197.09 hectares and falls under the 222127 pincode. Mariahu is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gauhar 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 Gauhar

As per Census 2011, Gauhar village has a total population of 1,859 people, consisting of 874 males and 985 females. The village has 291 households and a sex ratio of 1,127 females per 1,000 males. There are 322 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,087 literate and 772 illiterate residents. Additionally, 618 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gauhar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gauhar

Gauhar 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 Gauhar

Gauhar 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 Warigaon Newada, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mariahu to Gauhar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Gauhar is about 30 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 Gauhar

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

Health Facilities in Gauhar

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

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