Gautha - Sitarganj, Udham Singh Nagar

Gautha is a village situated in the Sitarganj tehsil of Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sitarganj and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Rudrapur. Gautha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gautha is 056123. The village covers a total geographical area of 160.02 hectares and falls under the 262405 pincode. Sitarganj is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Gautha 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 Sitarganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gautha

According to the 2011 Census, Gautha village had a total population of 3,828 people, including 1,979 males and 1,849 females, living in 694 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.54%, with male literacy at 77.74% and female literacy at 58.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,250.

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 Population3,8281,9791,849
Child Population (0–6 yrs)611312299
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,2501,1711,079
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population2,2051,296909
Illiterate Population1,623683940

Nearby Villages of Gautha

Gautha is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Gautha

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Gautha.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitarganj to Gautha is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rudrapur to Gautha is about 46 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 Gautha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Gautha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Gautha

Where is Gautha located?

Gautha village is located in Sitarganj Tehsil, Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Gautha?

Gautha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gautha?

The pincode of Gautha is 262405.

What is the population of Gautha?

Gautha had a total population of 3,828, including 1,979 males and 1,849 females.

How many households are there in Gautha?

Gautha had 694 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gautha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gautha was 68.54%. Male literacy was 77.74% and female literacy was 58.65%.