Gaura - Bighapur, Unnao

Gaura is a village situated in the Bighapur tehsil of Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bighapur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Unnao. Gaura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaura is 142839. The village covers a total geographical area of 748.02 hectares and falls under the 209866 pincode. Unnao is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Gaura 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 Bhagwantnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Unnao Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gaura

According to the 2011 Census, Gaura village had a total population of 3,948 people, including 2,022 males and 1,926 females, living in 724 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.81%, with male literacy at 80.52% and female literacy at 56.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 867.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Gaura

Gaura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baiswara, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Unnao to Gaura is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 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:

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:

FAQs about Gaura