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 Gram Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Gauhaniyaraj village had a total population of 1,916 people, including 953 males and 963 females, living in 276 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.54%, with male literacy at 77.70% and female literacy at 47.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 461.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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