Gota - Mariahu, Jaunpur

Gota is a village situated in the Mariahu tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mariahu and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Gota village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gota is 202646. The village covers a total geographical area of 80.1 hectares and falls under the 222137 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 285 km away.

Gota 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 Gota

According to the 2011 Census, Gota village had a total population of 1,237 people, including 592 males and 645 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 1,090 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.94%, with male literacy at 88.26% and female literacy at 59.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 237, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Gota

Gota 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 Gota

Gota 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 Mariahu, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Gota is about 285 km, with a usual travel time of around ~8.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Gota is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gota

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

Health Facilities in Gota

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

FAQs about Gota