Gauharpur - Nautanwa, Mahrajganj

Gauharpur is a village situated in the Nautanwa tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nautanwa and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Gauharpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gauharpur is 183811. The village covers a total geographical area of 223.24 hectares and falls under the 273162 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Gauharpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gauharpur

As per Census 2011, Gauharpur village has a total population of 2,541 people, consisting of 1,328 males and 1,213 females. The village has 377 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 500 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,083 literate and 1,458 illiterate residents. Additionally, 346 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 44 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5411,3281,213
Child Population (0–6 yrs)500274226
Scheduled Castes (SC)346178168
Scheduled Tribes (ST)442321
Literate Population1,083728355
Illiterate Population1,458600858

Nearby Villages of Gauharpur

Gauharpur 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)
KashipurWest1.01 km
RajapurNorth-West1.44 km
RanipurSouth1.67 km
Kodaipur Urf GidahaNorth-West1.97 km
Khalik GarhNorth-East2.05 km
KarimdadpurSouth-West2.08 km
Raghunath PurWest2.34 km
Rampur JhaluaNorth-West2.57 km
MathiyaiduNorth2.83 km
ChandpurSouth-West2.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gauharpur

Gauharpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lachmipur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahrajganj to Gauharpur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahrajganj to Gauharpur is about 37 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 Gauharpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Gauharpur

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

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

FAQs about Gauharpur

Where is Gauharpur located?

Gauharpur village is located in Nautanwa Tehsil, Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gauharpur?

Gauharpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gauharpur?

The pincode of Gauharpur is 273162.

What is the population of Gauharpur?

Gauharpur has a total population of 2,541, including 1,328 males and 1,213 females.

How many households are there in Gauharpur?

There are 377 households in Gauharpur.

What is the literacy rate in Gauharpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gauharpur is 42.62%. Male literacy is 54.82% and female literacy is 29.27%.