Gaunha - Lalganj, Rae Bareli

Gaunha is a village situated in the Lalganj tehsil of Rae Bareli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalganj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Rae Bareli. Akoni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaunha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaunha is 144626. The village covers a total geographical area of 269.92 hectares and falls under the 229206 pincode. Rae Bareli is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Gaunha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Gaunha

As per Census 2011, Gaunha village has a total population of 993 people, consisting of 513 males and 480 females. The village has 205 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 116 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 640 literate and 353 illiterate residents. Additionally, 487 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population993513480
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1166353
Scheduled Castes (SC)487254233
Literate Population640382258
Illiterate Population353131222

Nearby Villages of Gaunha

Gaunha 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)
BarvaliyaNorth-East1.28 km
Tikwa MauNorth-West1.63 km
EkauniWest1.64 km
MeruiSouth-West1.89 km
Daud RamnagarSouth-East1.99 km
KodaraWest2.01 km
ShahjauraNorth-East2.45 km
AkhaupurNorth2.61 km
JaitpurEast2.62 km
TikranSouth-East2.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gaunha

Gaunha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lalganj, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rae Bareli to Gaunha is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rae Bareli to Gaunha is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaunha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Gaunha

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

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

FAQs about Gaunha

Where is Gaunha located?

Gaunha village is located in Lalganj Tehsil, Rae Bareli district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gaunha?

The Gram Panchayat of Gaunha is Akoni.

What is the pincode of Gaunha?

The pincode of Gaunha is 229206.

What is the population of Gaunha?

Gaunha has a total population of 993, including 513 males and 480 females.

How many households are there in Gaunha?

There are 205 households in Gaunha.

What is the literacy rate in Gaunha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gaunha is 64.45%. Male literacy is 74.46% and female literacy is 53.75%.