Gutwan - Mariahu, Jaunpur

Gutwan 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 18 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Gutwan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gutwan is 202499. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.19 hectares and falls under the 222136 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Gutwan

According to the 2011 Census, Gutwan village had a total population of 3,070 people, including 1,490 males and 1,580 females, living in 494 households. The sex ratio was 1,060 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.14%, with male literacy at 82.45% and female literacy at 58.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 74.

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

Nearby Villages of Gutwan

Gutwan 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 Gutwan

Gutwan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Salkhapur, 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 Gutwan is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Gutwan is about 18 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 Gutwan

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

Health Facilities in Gutwan

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

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