Gauhaniya - Ikauna, Shrawasti

Gauhaniya is a village situated in the Ikauna tehsil of Shrawasti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ikauna and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Bhinga. Gauhaniya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gauhaniya is 172953. The village covers a total geographical area of 335.79 hectares and falls under the 271835 pincode. Bhinga is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gauhaniya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shrawasti Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Gauhaniya

According to the 2011 Census, Gauhaniya village had a total population of 1,280 people, including 704 males and 576 females, living in 246 households. The sex ratio was 818 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 20.53%, with male literacy at 25.49% and female literacy at 14.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 321.

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

Nearby Villages of Gauhaniya

Gauhaniya 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 Gauhaniya

Gauhaniya 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 Chilwariya, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhinga to Gauhaniya is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gauhaniya

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

Health Facilities in Gauhaniya

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

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