Gopha - Ghosi, Mau

Gopha is a village situated in the Ghosi tehsil of Mau district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghosi and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Mau. Gopha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopha is 196110. The village covers a total geographical area of 193.02 hectares and falls under the 275301 pincode. Amiba is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Gopha 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 Gopha

According to the 2011 Census, Gopha village had a total population of 2,428 people, including 1,136 males and 1,292 females, living in 396 households. The sex ratio was 1,137 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.17%, with male literacy at 84.63% and female literacy at 61.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 721, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 51.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopha

Gopha 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 Gopha

Gopha 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 51.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amiba to Gopha is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mau to Gopha is about 28 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 Gopha

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

Health Facilities in Gopha

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

FAQs about Gopha