Gaura - Lambhua, Sultanpur

Gaura is a village situated in the Lambhua tehsil of Sultanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lambhua and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Sultanpur. Gaura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaura is 170835. The village covers a total geographical area of 98.44 hectares and falls under the 222303 pincode. Koiripur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Gaura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Gaura

According to the 2011 Census, Gaura village had a total population of 1,038 people, including 489 males and 549 females, living in 151 households. The sex ratio was 1,123 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.91%, with male literacy at 87.34% and female literacy at 68.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 325.

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 Population1,038489549
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18510283
Scheduled Castes (SC)325172153
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population656338318
Illiterate Population382151231

Nearby Villages of Gaura

Gaura 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)
ShekhpuraWest0.73 km
PatkhauliEast1.01 km
LauaaSouth-East1.08 km
Baiti KhurdSouth-West1.26 km
JahaniyapurNorth-West1.40 km
Chhatauna KhurdSouth1.57 km
Sultan TeroSouth1.62 km
RajepurWest1.77 km
ShafipurNorth-East1.92 km
KharharpattiSouth-West1.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gaura

Gaura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chanda (halt), while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koiripur to Gaura is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sultanpur to Gaura is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Gaura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Gaura

Where is Gaura located?

Gaura village is located in Lambhua Tehsil, Sultanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Gaura?

Gaura is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gaura?

The pincode of Gaura is 222303.

What is the population of Gaura?

Gaura had a total population of 1,038, including 489 males and 549 females.

How many households are there in Gaura?

Gaura had 151 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gaura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gaura was 76.91%. Male literacy was 87.34% and female literacy was 68.24%.