Gorkatti - Goh, Aurangabad

Gorkatti is a village situated in the Goh subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goh and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Teap serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gorkatti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorkatti is 252926. The village covers a total geographical area of 284 hectares and falls under the 824203 pincode. Daud Nagar is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Gorkatti 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 Gorkatti

According to the 2011 Census, Gorkatti village had a total population of 1,818 people, including 966 males and 852 females, living in 281 households. The sex ratio was 882 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.69%, with male literacy at 88.71% and female literacy at 71.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 344, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Gorkatti

Gorkatti 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 Gorkatti

Gorkatti is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daud Nagar to Gorkatti is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Gorkatti 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 Gorkatti

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

Health Facilities in Gorkatti

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

FAQs about Gorkatti