Gaurapurwar - Varanasi Sadar, Varanasi

Gaurapurwar is a village situated in the Varanasi Sadar tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Varanasi and around 35 km from Varanasi. Gaura Uparavar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaurapurwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaurapurwar is 209012. The village covers a total geographical area of 300.26 hectares and falls under the 221116 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town.

Gaurapurwar 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 Ajagara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandauli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gaurapurwar

According to the 2011 Census, Gaurapurwar village had a total population of 3,935 people, including 2,063 males and 1,872 females, living in 562 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.44%, with male literacy at 77.66% and female literacy at 58.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 951, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 106.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaurapurwar

Gaurapurwar 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 Gaurapurwar

Gaurapurwar 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 Kadipur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Varanasi to Gaurapurwar 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 Gaurapurwar

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

Health Facilities in Gaurapurwar

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

FAQs about Gaurapurwar