Motha - Goh, Aurangabad

Motha is a village situated in the Goh subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goh and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Dihuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Motha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Motha is 252884. The village covers a total geographical area of 205 hectares and falls under the 824129 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Motha 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 Motha

According to the 2011 Census, Motha village had a total population of 1,427 people, including 734 males and 693 females, living in 214 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.73%, with male literacy at 83.41% and female literacy at 61.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 335.

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

Nearby Villages of Motha

Motha 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 Motha

Motha 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 121.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Motha is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Motha is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Motha

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

Health Facilities in Motha

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

FAQs about Motha