Gorabari - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Gorabari is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Gurbari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gorabari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorabari is 200101. The village covers a total geographical area of 181.33 hectares and falls under the 223103 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Gorabari 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 Shahganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaunpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gorabari

According to the 2011 Census, Gorabari village had a total population of 1,378 people, including 689 males and 689 females, living in 208 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.77%, with male literacy at 85.54% and female literacy at 62.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 427.

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

Nearby Villages of Gorabari

Gorabari 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 Gorabari

Gorabari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bilwai, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Gorabari is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Gorabari is about 47 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 Gorabari

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

Health Facilities in Gorabari

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

FAQs about Gorabari