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 Gram Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Gharaura village had a total population of 1,566 people, including 799 males and 767 females, living in 263 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.20%, with male literacy at 75.36% and female literacy at 53.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 240.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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