Gordhowa - Maharajganj, Mahrajganj

Gordhowa is a village situated in the Maharajganj tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maharajganj and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Godghowa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gordhowa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gordhowa is 184604. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.41 hectares and falls under the 273303 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Gordhowa

As per Census 2011, Gordhowa village has a total population of 1,049 people, consisting of 479 males and 570 females. The village has 209 households and a sex ratio of 1,189 females per 1,000 males. There are 158 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 613 literate and 436 illiterate residents. Additionally, 490 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gordhowa

Gordhowa 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 Gordhowa

Gordhowa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khushal Nagar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahrajganj to Gordhowa is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahrajganj to Gordhowa 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 Gordhowa

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

Health Facilities in Gordhowa

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

FAQs about Gordhowa