Gurdauli - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Gurdauli is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Gurdauli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurdauli is 200315. The village covers a total geographical area of 113.34 hectares and falls under the 222139 pincode. Khetasaray is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gurdauli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jaunpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Gurdauli

According to the 2011 Census, Gurdauli village had a total population of 1,029 people, including 504 males and 525 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.17%, with male literacy at 84.15% and female literacy at 56.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 86.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,029504525
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1547579
Scheduled Castes (SC)864145
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population614361253
Illiterate Population415143272

Nearby Villages of Gurdauli

Gurdauli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AmeraythuaNorth1.26 km
KalepurNorth-East1.49 km
Rasoolpur Mu. BhadonEast1.56 km
SongarSouth1.73 km
Sayed AhemadpurNorth-West1.76 km
ChakakarakhiaWest2.34 km
MustafabadNorth2.47 km
KatherawaNorth-East2.54 km
BarangiWest2.63 km
NooruddinpurNorth-West2.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gurdauli

Gurdauli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Manikalan Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khetasaray to Gurdauli is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Gurdauli is about 34 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 Gurdauli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Gurdauli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gurdauli

Where is Gurdauli located?

Gurdauli village is located in Shahganj Tehsil, Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gurdauli?

Gurdauli is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gurdauli?

The pincode of Gurdauli is 222139.

What is the population of Gurdauli?

Gurdauli had a total population of 1,029, including 504 males and 525 females.

How many households are there in Gurdauli?

Gurdauli had 152 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gurdauli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gurdauli was 70.17%. Male literacy was 84.15% and female literacy was 56.73%.