Gatukhor - Mehdawal, Sant Kabir Nagar

Gatukhor is a village situated in the Mehdawal tehsil of Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mehdawal and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Sant Kabir Nagar. Bargadwa Kala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gatukhor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gatukhor is 182082. The village covers a total geographical area of 74.87 hectares and falls under the 272126 pincode. Sant Kabir Nagar is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Gatukhor

As per Census 2011, Gatukhor village has a total population of 708 people, consisting of 343 males and 365 females. The village has 103 households and a sex ratio of 1,064 females per 1,000 males. There are 135 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 407 literate and 301 illiterate residents. Additionally, 48 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gatukhor

Gatukhor 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 Gatukhor

Public transport in the Gatukhor is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Orwara, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sant Kabir Nagar to Gatukhor is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sant Kabir Nagar to Gatukhor is about 35 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 Gatukhor

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

Health Facilities in Gatukhor

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

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