Ghorha - Mariahu, Jaunpur

Ghorha is a village situated in the Mariahu tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mariahu and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Pataila serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghorha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghorha is 202992. The village covers a total geographical area of 46.1 hectares and falls under the 222127 pincode. Mariahu is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Ghorha 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 Ghorha

As per Census 2011, Ghorha village has a total population of 517 people, consisting of 235 males and 282 females. The village has 70 households and a sex ratio of 1,200 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 294 literate and 223 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghorha

Ghorha 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 Ghorha

Ghorha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parsipur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mariahu to Ghorha is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Ghorha is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghorha

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

Health Facilities in Ghorha

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

FAQs about Ghorha