Gaura - Mariahu, Jaunpur

Gaura is a village situated in the Mariahu tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mariahu and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Gaura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaura is 202407. The village covers a total geographical area of 205.73 hectares and falls under the 222161 pincode. Mariahu is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Gaura 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 Machhlishahr Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Gaura

According to the 2011 Census, Gaura village had a total population of 2,142 people, including 976 males and 1,166 females, living in 321 households. The sex ratio was 1,195 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.89%, with male literacy at 82.89% and female literacy at 56.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 348.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaura

Gaura 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 Gaura

Gaura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Warigaon Newada, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mariahu to Gaura is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Gaura is about 28 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 Gaura

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

Health Facilities in Gaura

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

FAQs about Gaura