Gharaura - Lalganj, Pratapgarh

Gharaura is a village situated in the Lalganj tehsil of Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalganj and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Pratapgarh. Gharaura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gharaura is 157995. The village covers a total geographical area of 276.84 hectares and falls under the 230144 pincode. Pratapgarh is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Gharaura

As per Census 2011, Gharaura village has a total population of 1,566 people, consisting of 799 males and 767 females. The village has 263 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 298 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 814 literate and 752 illiterate residents. Additionally, 240 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gharaura are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,566799767
Child Population (0–6 yrs)298166132
Scheduled Castes (SC)240116124
Literate Population814477337
Illiterate Population752322430

Nearby Villages of Gharaura

Gharaura 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)
KharagpurNorth-West1.56 km
Dandupur PadanNorth1.63 km
JogapurSouth-East1.95 km
Gazi MahubavanEast1.97 km
AjgraSouth2.03 km
Hariherpur KailhaWest2.10 km
SarbajpurSouth-West2.69 km
Chaemar SaraiyaNorth2.73 km
TeliyahiNorth-East2.74 km
BahloolpurNorth-West2.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gharaura

Gharaura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhupia Mau, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pratapgarh to Gharaura is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pratapgarh to Gharaura 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 Gharaura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Gharaura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gharaura

Where is Gharaura located?

Gharaura village is located in Lalganj Tehsil, Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gharaura?

Gharaura is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gharaura?

The pincode of Gharaura is 230144.

What is the population of Gharaura?

Gharaura has a total population of 1,566, including 799 males and 767 females.

How many households are there in Gharaura?

There are 263 households in Gharaura.

What is the literacy rate in Gharaura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gharaura is 51.98%. Male literacy is 59.70% and female literacy is 43.94%.