Ghosta - Madanpur, Aurangabad

Ghosta is a village situated in the Madanpur subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. War serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghosta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghosta is 254426. The village covers a total geographical area of 175 hectares and falls under the 824103 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Ghosta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Ghosta

As per Census 2011, Ghosta village has a total population of 1,809 people, consisting of 944 males and 865 females. The village has 245 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 360 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 910 literate and 899 illiterate residents. Additionally, 754 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghosta

Ghosta 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 Ghosta

Ghosta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deo Road, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 140.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Ghosta is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Ghosta is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghosta

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

Health Facilities in Ghosta

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

FAQs about Ghosta