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

According to the 2011 Census, Gontha village had a total population of 9,878 people, including 5,060 males and 4,818 females, living in 1,402 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.05%, with male literacy at 86.18% and female literacy at 67.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,394, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 128.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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.

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:

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:

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