Berka Village - 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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Berka village has a total population of 1,403 people, consisting of 712 males and 691 females. The village has 170 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 320 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 739 literate and 664 illiterate residents. Additionally, 819 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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