Gayghat - Ghanghata, Sant Kabir Nagar

Gayghat is a village situated in the Ghanghata tehsil of Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghanghata and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Sant Kabir Nagar. Gayghat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gayghat is 183167. The village covers a total geographical area of 218.02 hectares and falls under the 272165 pincode. Sant Kabir Nagar is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Gayghat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gayghat

According to the 2011 Census, Gayghat village had a total population of 2,431 people, including 1,230 males and 1,201 females, living in 331 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.47%, with male literacy at 84.99% and female literacy at 65.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 721, 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 Gayghat

Gayghat 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 Gayghat

Gayghat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maghar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sant Kabir Nagar to Gayghat is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gayghat

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

Health Facilities in Gayghat

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

FAQs about Gayghat