Gahiri - Lalganj, Rae Bareli

Gahiri is a village situated in the Lalganj tehsil of Rae Bareli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalganj and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Rae Bareli. Gahiri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gahiri is 144792. The village covers a total geographical area of 613.22 hectares and falls under the 229208 pincode. Rae Bareli is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Gahiri 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 Harchandpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rae Bareli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gahiri

According to the 2011 Census, Gahiri village had a total population of 4,529 people, including 2,253 males and 2,276 females, living in 836 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.73%, with male literacy at 82.03% and female literacy at 61.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,344, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Gahiri

Gahiri 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 Gahiri

Gahiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nihasta Halt, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rae Bareli to Gahiri is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gahiri

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

Health Facilities in Gahiri

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

FAQs about Gahiri