Gajhara - Bansi, Siddharthnagar

Gajhara is a village situated in the Bansi tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bansi and around 4 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Gajhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gajhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gajhara is 177335. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.98 hectares and falls under the 272151 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Gajhara

According to the 2011 Census, Gajhara village had a total population of 1,162 people, including 598 males and 564 females, living in 166 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.28%, with male literacy at 74.05% and female literacy at 50.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 194.

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

Nearby Villages of Gajhara

Gajhara 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 Gajhara

Gajhara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Govindnagar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddharthnagar to Gajhara is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Gajhara is about 4 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gajhara

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

Health Facilities in Gajhara

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

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