Gauhaniyaraj - Domariyaganj, Siddharthnagar

Gauhaniyaraj is a village situated in the Domariyaganj tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Domariyaganj and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Gauhaniya Raj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gauhaniyaraj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gauhaniyaraj is 178418. The village covers a total geographical area of 206.61 hectares and falls under the 272191 pincode. Dumariyaganj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Gauhaniyaraj 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 Gauhaniyaraj

As per Census 2011, Gauhaniyaraj village has a total population of 1,916 people, consisting of 953 males and 963 females. The village has 276 households and a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. There are 381 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 960 literate and 956 illiterate residents. Additionally, 461 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,916953963
Child Population (0–6 yrs)381195186
Scheduled Castes (SC)461235226
Literate Population960589371
Illiterate Population956364592

Nearby Villages of Gauhaniyaraj

Gauhaniyaraj 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
LatiyaSouth-East1.17 km
ArneEast1.35 km
Chak MaruphSouth-West1.44 km
KanchanpurNorth-West1.49 km
BabhnimaphiNorth1.57 km
BayaraWest1.81 km
JakhaliNorth-East1.85 km
Bewa MusthcumEast1.93 km
Wasachak RahmatullahSouth2.11 km
Tilgadiya BujurgEast2.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gauhaniyaraj

Gauhaniyaraj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Babhnan, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dumariyaganj to Gauhaniyaraj is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Gauhaniyaraj is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gauhaniyaraj

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Gauhaniyaraj

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Gauhaniyaraj

Where is Gauhaniyaraj located?

Gauhaniyaraj village is located in Domariyaganj Tehsil, Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gauhaniyaraj?

The Gram Panchayat of Gauhaniyaraj is Gauhaniya Raj.

What is the pincode of Gauhaniyaraj?

The pincode of Gauhaniyaraj is 272191.

What is the population of Gauhaniyaraj?

Gauhaniyaraj has a total population of 1,916, including 953 males and 963 females.

How many households are there in Gauhaniyaraj?

There are 276 households in Gauhaniyaraj.

What is the literacy rate in Gauhaniyaraj?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gauhaniyaraj is 50.10%. Male literacy is 61.80% and female literacy is 38.53%.