Ghiwahi - Dudhi, Sonbhadra

Ghiwahi is a village situated in the Dudhi tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dudhi and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Ghiwahi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghiwahi is 214284. The village covers a total geographical area of 447.29 hectares and falls under the 231226 pincode. Dudi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Ghiwahi 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 Duddhi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Robertsganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghiwahi

According to the 2011 Census, Ghiwahi village had a total population of 2,642 people, including 1,375 males and 1,267 females, living in 473 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.22%, with male literacy at 77.00% and female literacy at 48.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 223, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 651.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghiwahi

Ghiwahi 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 Ghiwahi

Public transport in the Ghiwahi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mahuariya, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dudi to Ghiwahi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Ghiwahi is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghiwahi

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

Health Facilities in Ghiwahi

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

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