Gaura - Khalilabad, Sant Kabir Nagar

Gaura is a village situated in the Khalilabad tehsil of Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khalilabad and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Sant Kabir Nagar. Gaura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaura is 182601. The village covers a total geographical area of 104.41 hectares and falls under the 272199 pincode. Sant Kabir Nagar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Gaura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Menhdawal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sant Kabir Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gaura

As per Census 2011, Gaura village has a total population of 2,778 people, consisting of 1,434 males and 1,344 females. The village has 364 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 519 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,531 literate and 1,247 illiterate residents. Additionally, 479 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khalilabad, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sant Kabir Nagar to Gaura is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sant Kabir Nagar to Gaura is about 22 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 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