Gontha Village Overview
Gontha is a village in Ghosi tehsil of Mau district, Uttar Pradesh. It lies about 14 km from Ghosi tehsil headquarters and around 34 km from Mau district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Gontha village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Gontha village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gontha is 196089. The village covers a geographical area of 559.02 hectares and has a pincode of 275303. Doharai Ghat is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.
Location Map of Gontha
Population & Demographics of Gontha
This section provides population and demographic details of Gontha village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,878 | 5,060 | 4,818 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,456 | 754 | 702 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 2,394 | 1,233 | 1,161 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 128 | 67 | 61 |
| Literate Population | 6,489 | 3,711 | 2,778 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,389 | 1,349 | 2,040 |
Key population details of Gontha village are given below:
- Gontha village is a densely populated village with a total population of around 9,878, including approximately 5,060 males and 4,818 females, with a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 2,394 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 128 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Gontha village is good, with a literacy rate of about 65.69%.
- There are around 1,402 households in Gontha village.
Transport & Connectivity of Gontha
Transport facilities help residents of Gontha village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available |
Nearby Villages of Gontha
The following villages are located close to Gontha and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gontha
- Where is Gontha located?
- Gontha village is located in Ghosi Tehsil, Mau district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Gontha?
- Gontha is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Gontha?
- The pincode of Gontha is 275303.
- What is the population of Gontha?
- Gontha has a total population of 9,878, including 5,060 males and 4,818 females.
- How many households are there in Gontha?
- There are 1,402 households in Gontha.
- What is the literacy rate in Gontha?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gontha is 65.69%. Male literacy is 73.34% and female literacy is 57.66%.