Gata - Tahrauli, Jhansi

Gata is a village situated in the Tahrauli tehsil of Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tahrauli and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Jhansi. Gata village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gata is 152533. The village covers a total geographical area of 480.59 hectares and falls under the 284202 pincode. Jhansi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Gata

As per Census 2011, Gata village has a total population of 1,406 people, consisting of 741 males and 665 females. The village has 292 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 189 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 838 literate and 568 illiterate residents. Additionally, 371 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gata are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,406741665
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18910485
Scheduled Castes (SC)371195176
Literate Population838540298
Illiterate Population568201367

Nearby Villages of Gata

Gata 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)
RaniyaraNorth-East1.36 km
PasraiSouth-West2.41 km
GundahaNorth-West2.43 km
DhurwaiSouth2.91 km
KhiriyaNorth-East2.98 km
JhalaNorth3.55 km
Semari KachhiyanSouth-East3.73 km
TenduwaWest3.82 km
SujawanSouth-East3.91 km
Semari AhiranSouth-East3.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gata

Gata is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nankhas, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhansi to Gata is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhansi to Gata is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gata

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

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

Health Facilities in Gata

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gata 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 Gata

Where is Gata located?

Gata village is located in Tahrauli Tehsil, Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gata?

Gata is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gata?

The pincode of Gata is 284202.

What is the population of Gata?

Gata has a total population of 1,406, including 741 males and 665 females.

How many households are there in Gata?

There are 292 households in Gata.

What is the literacy rate in Gata?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gata is 59.60%. Male literacy is 72.87% and female literacy is 44.81%.