Gaura - Koraon, Prayagraj

Gaura is a village situated in the Koraon tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from Koraon and around 67 km from Allahabad. Shamlipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaura is 163550. The village covers a total geographical area of 264.31 hectares and falls under the 212306 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 7 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 Koraon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Allahabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gaura

According to the 2011 Census, Gaura village had a total population of 814 people, including 436 males and 378 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.97%, with male literacy at 73.67% and female literacy at 46.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 114.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Shankargarh, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Gaura is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Gaura is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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