Gauhar - Pilibhit

Gauhar is a village situated in the Pilibhit tehsil of Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Pilibhit, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Gauhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gauhar is 131412. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.97 hectares and falls under the 262001 pincode. Nyoria is the nearest town.

Gauhar 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 Barkhera Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pilibhit Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gauhar

According to the 2011 Census, Gauhar village had a total population of 2,457 people, including 1,276 males and 1,181 females, living in 446 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.49%, with male literacy at 71.32% and female literacy at 50.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 205.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,4571,2761,181
Child Population (0–6 yrs)351181170
Scheduled Castes (SC)20510996
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,295781514
Illiterate Population1,162495667

Nearby Villages of Gauhar

Gauhar 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)
Deen Nagar KhajuaaSouth0.92 km
KishanpurSouth-East1.38 km
BhamauraSouth-West1.84 km
BithraWest1.97 km
BiharipurNorth-West2.18 km
KalliaSouth2.35 km
MaheshpurWest2.75 km
Haraiya Urf Harkiswan PurEast2.77 km
SandaSouth2.90 km
PandariSouth-East3.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gauhar

Gauhar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nyoriya Husenpur, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Pilibhit to Gauhar is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gauhar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Gauhar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Gauhar

Where is Gauhar located?

Gauhar village is located in Pilibhit Tehsil, Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Gauhar?

Gauhar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gauhar?

The pincode of Gauhar is 262001.

What is the population of Gauhar?

Gauhar had a total population of 2,457, including 1,276 males and 1,181 females.

How many households are there in Gauhar?

Gauhar had 446 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gauhar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gauhar was 61.49%. Male literacy was 71.32% and female literacy was 50.84%.