The district of Gonda is located on the northern part of the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The district of Gonda has its main centre for administration in the city of Gonda itself. The district of Gonda is an important part of the Devipatan district. The district of Gonda is bordered by the districts of Sharswati, Balrampur, Siddharth Nagar, Basti, Bahraich, Faizabad and Barabanki. The present day territory of the district of Gonda was the most influential part of the legendary kingdom of Kosala. The district also played an important role in the preaching of Buddha to be spread all across India. The district of Gonda covers a land area of approximately about 4448 sq km with a population of approximately about 34.3 lacs individuals. The district of Gonda has a population density of approximately 770 people per sq km of the total administrative area of the district.