Gontha - Ghosi, Mau

Gontha is a village situated in the Ghosi tehsil of Mau district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghosi and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Mau. Gontha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gontha is 196089. The village covers a total geographical area of 559.02 hectares and falls under the 275303 pincode. Doharai Ghat is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Gontha

As per Census 2011, Gontha village has a total population of 9,878 people, consisting of 5,060 males and 4,818 females. The village has 1,402 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,456 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 6,489 literate and 3,389 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,394 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 128 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population9,8785,0604,818
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,456754702
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,3941,2331,161
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1286761
Literate Population6,4893,7112,778
Illiterate Population3,3891,3492,040

Nearby Villages of Gontha

Gontha 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)
Kastdhir RaiWest0.81 km
Farsara KhurdWest1.51 km
Ibrahima BadNorth1.60 km
MuradpurSouth-East1.62 km
Basiyaram KhasNorth-East1.69 km
HasanpurSouth1.76 km
Farsara BuzurgSouth-West1.87 km
GodauliWest1.89 km
PausEast2.06 km
Zamin KusumhaSouth2.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gontha

Gontha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barhaj Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Doharai Ghat to Gontha is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mau to Gontha is about 34 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 Gontha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gontha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs 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.

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%.