Gaitha - Sidhauli, Sitapur

Gaitha is a village situated in the Sidhauli tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhauli and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Sitapur. Gaitha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaitha is 138835. The village covers a total geographical area of 263.91 hectares and falls under the 261303 pincode. Sidhauli is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Gaitha

As per Census 2011, Gaitha village has a total population of 1,979 people, consisting of 1,049 males and 930 females. The village has 362 households and a sex ratio of 886 females per 1,000 males. There are 358 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 874 literate and 1,105 illiterate residents. Additionally, 127 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,9791,049930
Child Population (0–6 yrs)358168190
Scheduled Castes (SC)1277057
Literate Population874587287
Illiterate Population1,105462643

Nearby Villages of Gaitha

Gaitha 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)
GathiyaNorth-West1.33 km
TerwaSouth-East1.45 km
JugrajpurSouth-West1.53 km
RaypurWest2.10 km
KabirpurNorth-East2.11 km
VikrampurNorth-East2.37 km
Gopalpur RampurSouth-East2.42 km
GangupurNorth2.57 km
RammadarpurSouth2.98 km
GauriyaEast3.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gaitha

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gaitha. The nearest railway station is Sidhauli, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sidhauli to Gaitha is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sitapur to Gaitha is about 60 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 Gaitha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Gaitha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gaitha

Where is Gaitha located?

Gaitha village is located in Sidhauli Tehsil, Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gaitha?

Gaitha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gaitha?

The pincode of Gaitha is 261303.

What is the population of Gaitha?

Gaitha has a total population of 1,979, including 1,049 males and 930 females.

How many households are there in Gaitha?

There are 362 households in Gaitha.

What is the literacy rate in Gaitha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gaitha is 44.16%. Male literacy is 55.96% and female literacy is 30.86%.