Gadaha - Forbesganj, Araria

Gadaha is a village situated in the Forbesganj subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Forbesganj and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Kusamaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadaha is 221594. The village covers a total geographical area of 283 hectares and falls under the 854318 pincode. Farbisganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Gadaha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gadaha

According to the 2011 Census, Gadaha village had a total population of 2,174 people, including 1,093 males and 1,081 females, living in 433 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.24%, with male literacy at 68.88% and female literacy at 51.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Gadaha

Gadaha is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Gadaha

Gadaha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Forbesganj, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Farbisganj to Gadaha is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Gadaha is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadaha

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

Health Facilities in Gadaha

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

FAQs about Gadaha