Gauri, Siddharath Nagar

Gauri is a small village in Mithwal block located in Bansi tehsil of Siddharth Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh in India. It belongs to the Basti Division. It is located 37 km west of district headquarters Navgarh and 251 km from state capital Lucknow. It is located on west side of the state highway between Basti and Lumbini. According to the 2011 census Gauri had a population of 524.

Gauri
village
Gauri
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Gauri
Gauri (India)
Coordinates: 27.101694°N 82.817889°E / 27.101694; 82.817889
Country India
StateUttar Pradesh
DistrictSiddharthnagar district
TalukasBansi
Government
  TypeDemocracy
  BodyGram panchayat
Population
 (2011)
  Total524
Languages
  OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
272153
Vehicle registrationUP 55
Sex ratio0.933 (2011) /
Nearest cityBansi
Lok Sabha constituencyDomariyaganj
Vidhan Sabha constituencyBansi

Geography

Gauri village lies at 27°06'12.30"N 82°49'10.62"E. It is part of Purvanchal. It is surrounded by [Kotiya Gadori]] to the west and Gaura to the north. Gauragarh (1 km), Puraina(2 km), Kotiya Garori (2 km), Dubauli(2 km) are the nearby villages.

Religion

The majority of the people are Hindus, most of the rest being Muslims. Hindu festivals like Deepawali, Holi and Dusherra are celebrated.

Economy

Agriculture is one of main profession in Gauri. Of the total population, 187 were engaged in work activities.

References

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