Gahluiya - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Gahluiya is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Gahluiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gahluiya is 132629. The village covers a total geographical area of 810.27 hectares and falls under the 242042 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Gahluiya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Powayan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gahluiya

According to the 2011 Census, Gahluiya village had a total population of 1,203 people, including 627 males and 576 females, living in 222 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.17%, with male literacy at 81.67% and female literacy at 66.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49.

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

Nearby Villages of Gahluiya

Gahluiya 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 Gahluiya

Gahluiya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bisalpur, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Gahluiya is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Gahluiya is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gahluiya

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

Health Facilities in Gahluiya

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

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