Gayaghat - Naugarh, Siddharthnagar

Gayaghat is a village situated in the Naugarh tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naugarh and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Gayaghat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gayaghat is 176624. The village covers a total geographical area of 287.15 hectares and falls under the 272208 pincode. Naugarh is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Gayaghat 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 Kapilvastu Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Domariyaganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gayaghat

According to the 2011 Census, Gayaghat village had a total population of 1,884 people, including 1,002 males and 882 females, living in 310 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.75%, with male literacy at 69.89% and female literacy at 30.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 897.

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

Nearby Villages of Gayaghat

Gayaghat 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 Gayaghat

Gayaghat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Uska Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Naugarh to Gayaghat is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Gayaghat is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gayaghat

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

Health Facilities in Gayaghat

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

FAQs about Gayaghat