Gairaha - Mauranipur, Jhansi

Gairaha is a village situated in the Mauranipur tehsil of Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mauranipur and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Jhansi. Gairaha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gairaha is 152600. The village covers a total geographical area of 389.75 hectares and falls under the 284205 pincode. Jhansi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Gairaha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Gairaha

According to the 2011 Census, Gairaha village had a total population of 1,062 people, including 537 males and 525 females, living in 233 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.19%, with male literacy at 84.68% and female literacy at 53.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 184.

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

Nearby Villages of Gairaha

Gairaha 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 Gairaha

Gairaha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ranipur Road, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhansi to Gairaha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhansi to Gairaha is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gairaha

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

Health Facilities in Gairaha

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

FAQs about Gairaha