Gonda District
Gonda is an administrative district of Uttar Pradesh with its headquarters located at Gonda town. It is also the head quarter of Devi Patan division. The District Balrampur makes its northern boundaries.
In the west it is bounded by district Bahraich and on the east by the district Basti. In the south it is separated from district’s Bara Banki and Faizabad by the river Ghaghara. The territory covered by the present district of Gonda formed part of the ancient kingdom of Kosala.
Attractions
Swami
Narain Chhapia, Paska (Sukar Khet), Varahi Dev, Prash, Tirrey Manorama,
Prithvi Nathan Mahadeo, Jhali Dham, Parvati Mahadeo, Colonelganj
Sakraura, Gonda.
Facts & Figures
| Area | 4448 sq. km |
| Latitude | 26º 47' and 27º 20' north |
| Longitude | 81º 30' and 82º 46' east |
| Population (2001) | 2,765,754 |
| Males | 1,456,460 |
| Females | 1,309,294 |
| Population density | 625 per sq. km |
| Sex Ratio | 899 |
| Literacy Rate | 42.99% |
| Average rainfall | 1151.80 mm |
| Postal Code | 271001 |
| STD Code | 05262 |
How to Reach
By Air : The airport nearest to Gonda is Lucknow, which is well connected to almost all the major cities of India.
By Road : There is a good road network joining Sravasti and Gonda to all major cities of Uttar Pradesh.
