Ghurna - Narpatganj, Araria

Ghurna is a village situated in the Narpatganj subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narpatganj and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Patharaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghurna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghurna is 221483. The village covers a total geographical area of 562 hectares and falls under the 854335 pincode. Forbesganj is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Ghurna

As per Census 2011, Ghurna village has a total population of 4,950 people, consisting of 2,560 males and 2,390 females. The village has 1,045 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 920 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,401 literate and 2,549 illiterate residents. Additionally, 786 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ghurna are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ghurna

Ghurna 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 Ghurna

Ghurna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lalitgram, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Forbesganj to Ghurna is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Ghurna is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghurna

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

Health Facilities in Ghurna

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

FAQs about Ghurna