Gosari - Obra, Sonbhadra

Gosari is a village situated in the Obra tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from Robertsganj and around 35 km from Sonbhadra. Tapoo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gosari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gosari is 214029. The village covers a total geographical area of 661.5 hectares and falls under the 231205 pincode.

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

Population of Gosari

According to the 2011 Census, Gosari village had a total population of 963 people, including 518 males and 445 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 859 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.18%, with male literacy at 70.78% and female literacy at 40.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 184, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 456.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population963518445
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1909793
Scheduled Castes (SC)1849787
Scheduled Tribes (ST)456253203
Literate Population442298144
Illiterate Population521220301

Nearby Villages of Gosari

Gosari 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)
TapooNorth-East2.30 km
KhararaWest2.84 km
GaeghatNorth3.40 km
ChandauliNorth-East3.86 km
GhatitaNorth-East5.09 km
BardiyaEast5.98 km
Agori KhasNorth-East6.10 km
GothaniNorth-East6.17 km
MahrpurNorth-East6.24 km
MaitapurNorth-East7.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gosari

Gosari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Obra Dam, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sonbhadra to Gosari is about 35 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 Gosari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gosari

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

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

FAQs about Gosari

Where is Gosari located?

Gosari village is located in Obra Tehsil, Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gosari?

The Gram Panchayat of Gosari is Tapoo.

What is the pincode of Gosari?

The pincode of Gosari is 231205.

What is the population of Gosari?

Gosari had a total population of 963, including 518 males and 445 females.

How many households are there in Gosari?

Gosari had 177 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gosari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gosari was 57.18%. Male literacy was 70.78% and female literacy was 40.91%.