Gaura - Puranpur, Pilibhit

Gaura is a village situated in the Puranpur tehsil of Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Puranpur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Pilibhit. Gaura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaura is 132591. The village covers a total geographical area of 124.3 hectares and falls under the 262123 pincode. Pilibhit is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Gaura

According to the 2011 Census, Gaura village had a total population of 3,732 people, including 1,991 males and 1,741 females, living in 708 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.80%, with male literacy at 61.18% and female literacy at 38.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 227.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sehramau, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pilibhit to Gaura is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pilibhit to Gaura is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 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