Gothua

Coordinates: 27°22′55″N 78°18′06″E / 27.3819°N 78.30163°E / 27.3819; 78.30163
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Gothua
Village
Map showing Gothua in Tundla block
Map showing Gothua in Tundla block
Gothua is located in Uttar Pradesh
Gothua
Gothua
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 27°22′55″N 78°18′06″E / 27.3819°N 78.30163°E / 27.3819; 78.30163
CountryIndia
StateUttar Pradesh
DistrictFirozabad
TehsilTundla
Area
 • Total4.703 km2 (1.816 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total2,758
 • Density590/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
207302

Gothua (Gothuā) is a village in Tundla block of Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It was formerly part of Etah district. As of 2011, it has a population of 2,758, in 460 households.

Demographics[edit]

As of 2011, Gothua had a population of 2,758, in 460 households.[1]: 85  This population was 53.6% male (1,478) and 46.4% female (1,280). The 0-6 age group numbered 433 (230 male and 203 female), making up 15.7% of the total population. 774 residents were members of Scheduled Castes, or 28.1% of the total.[2]: 92–3 

The 1981 census recorded Gothua as having a population of 1,577 people (897 male and 680 female), in 311 households and 287 physical houses. It was then counted as part of Jalesar block and tehsil in Etah district.[3]: 128–9 

The 1961 census recorded Gothua (as "Gothoa") as comprising 2 hamlets, with a total population of 1,190 people (643 male and 547 female), in 229 households and 193 physical houses. The area of the village was given as 1,199. It was then counted as part of Jalesar block and tehsil in Etah district.[4]: L 

Infrastructure[edit]

As of 2011, Gothua had 1 primary school; it did not have any healthcare facilities. Drinking water was provided by tap and hand pump; there were no public toilets. The village did not have a post office or public library; there was at least some access to electricity for all purposes. Streets were made of both kachcha and pakka materials.[1]: 85–90 

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d "Census of India 2011: Uttar Pradesh District Census Handbook - Firozabad, Part A (Village and Town Directory)" (PDF). Census of India. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  2. ^ "Census of India 2011: Uttar Pradesh District Census Handbook - Firozabad, Part B (Village and Town Wise Primary Census Abstract)" (PDF). Census of India. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  3. ^ Census 1981 Uttar Pradesh: District Census Handbook Series 22 Part XIII-B: District Etah (PDF). 1983. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  4. ^ Census 1961: District Census Handbook, Uttar Pradesh (23 - Etah District) (PDF). Lucknow. 1965. Retrieved 21 November 2023.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)