Ghichorawa - Dudhi, Sonbhadra

Ghichorawa is a village situated in the Dudhi tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dudhi and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Karahiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghichorawa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghichorawa is 214256. The village covers a total geographical area of 40.81 hectares and falls under the 231208 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Ghichorawa

According to the 2011 Census, Ghichorawa village had a total population of 221 people, including 96 males and 125 females, living in 42 households. The sex ratio was 1,302 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.88%, with male literacy at 67.90% and female literacy at 57.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 111.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghichorawa

Ghichorawa 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 Ghichorawa

Public transport in the Ghichorawa is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahuariya, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Ghichorawa is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Ghichorawa is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghichorawa

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

Health Facilities in Ghichorawa

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

FAQs about Ghichorawa