Berka - Goh, Aurangabad

Berka is a village situated in the Goh subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goh and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Beraka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Berka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Berka is 252988. The village covers a total geographical area of 163 hectares and falls under the 824203 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Berka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Goh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Berka

According to the 2011 Census, Berka village had a total population of 1,403 people, including 712 males and 691 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.24%, with male literacy at 79.93% and female literacy at 56.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 819.

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

Nearby Villages of Berka

Berka 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 Berka

Berka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Berka is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Berka is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Berka

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

Health Facilities in Berka

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

FAQs about Berka