Gaura - Chunar, Mirzapur

Gaura is a village situated in the Chunar tehsil of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chunar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Mirzapur. Gaura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaura is 212591. The village covers a total geographical area of 176.7 hectares and falls under the 231304 pincode. Chunar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gaura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Marihan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mirzapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gaura

According to the 2011 Census, Gaura village had a total population of 1,527 people, including 810 males and 717 females, living in 266 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.49%, with male literacy at 85.43% and female literacy at 70.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 529.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaura

Gaura 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 Gaura

Gaura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kailahat, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chunar to Gaura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mirzapur to Gaura is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaura

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

Health Facilities in Gaura

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

FAQs about Gaura