Gauridih - Madhuban, Mau

Gauridih is a village situated in the Madhuban tehsil of Mau district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madhuban and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Mau. Gauridih village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gauridih is 196414. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.87 hectares and falls under the 221601 pincode. Dohari Ghat is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Gauridih 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 Gauridih

According to the 2011 Census, Gauridih village had a total population of 1,445 people, including 703 males and 742 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 1,055 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.65%, with male literacy at 80.93% and female literacy at 61.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 295, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Gauridih

Gauridih 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 Gauridih

Gauridih is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barhaj Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dohari Ghat to Gauridih is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mau to Gauridih is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gauridih

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

Health Facilities in Gauridih

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

FAQs about Gauridih