Ghanto - Goh, Aurangabad

Ghanto is a village situated in the Goh subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goh and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Jhikatia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghanto village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghanto is 252888. The village covers a total geographical area of 119 hectares and falls under the 824203 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Ghanto 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 Ghanto

According to the 2011 Census, Ghanto village had a total population of 1,203 people, including 631 males and 572 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.98%, with male literacy at 74.16% and female literacy at 46.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 245.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghanto

Ghanto 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 Ghanto

Public transport in the Ghanto 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 118.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Ghanto is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Ghanto is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghanto

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

Health Facilities in Ghanto

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

FAQs about Ghanto