Gaura - Pindra, Varanasi

Gaura is a village situated in the Pindra tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pindra and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Varanasi. Gahura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaura is 208764. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.83 hectares and falls under the 221208 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Gaura

According to the 2011 Census, Gaura village had a total population of 2,988 people, including 1,512 males and 1,476 females, living in 409 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.17%, with male literacy at 88.77% and female literacy at 62.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 445.

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 Babatpur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Gaura is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. 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