Gonaha - Naugarh, Siddharthnagar

Gonaha is a village situated in the Naugarh tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naugarh and around 14 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Gonaha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gonaha is 176588. The village covers a total geographical area of 156.89 hectares and falls under the 272207 pincode. Jogiya Udaypur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Gonaha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Gonaha

According to the 2011 Census, Gonaha village had a total population of 1,831 people, including 992 males and 839 females, living in 321 households. The sex ratio was 846 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.57%, with male literacy at 68.94% and female literacy at 33.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 359.

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

Nearby Villages of Gonaha

Gonaha 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 Gonaha

Gonaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Naugarh, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jogiya Udaypur to Gonaha is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Gonaha is about 14 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gonaha

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

Health Facilities in Gonaha

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

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