Thanapur - Goh, Aurangabad

Thanapur is a village situated in the Goh subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goh and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Chapuk serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thanapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thanapur is 252860. The village covers a total geographical area of 259 hectares and falls under the 824129 pincode. Daud Nagar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Thanapur 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 Thanapur

As per Census 2011, Thanapur village has a total population of 2,162 people, consisting of 1,094 males and 1,068 females. The village has 295 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 437 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 966 literate and 1,196 illiterate residents. Additionally, 599 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Thanapur

Thanapur 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 Thanapur

Thanapur 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 124.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daud Nagar to Thanapur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Thanapur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thanapur

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

Health Facilities in Thanapur

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

FAQs about Thanapur