Gosaldih - Nabinagar, Aurangabad

Gosaldih is a village situated in the Nabinagar subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nabinagar and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Thengo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gosaldih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gosaldih is 253854. The village covers a total geographical area of 138 hectares and falls under the 824302 pincode. Nabinagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gosaldih village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nabinagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gosaldih

As per Census 2011, Gosaldih village has a total population of 696 people, consisting of 359 males and 337 females. The village has 75 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 122 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 412 literate and 284 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population696359337
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1225270
Literate Population412263149
Illiterate Population28496188

Nearby Villages of Gosaldih

Gosaldih 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AmdihaSouth0.59 km
RajwariaNorth-East1.02 km
MangiSouth-East1.28 km
Rajwaria KhurdNorth1.37 km
ChechariaEast1.42 km
BharaundhiEast1.58 km
BaghiSouth1.86 km
KajratWest1.89 km
EkauniSouth-West1.96 km
KawlaNorth2.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gosaldih

Public transport in the Gosaldih is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kajrat Nawadih, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabinagar to Gosaldih is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Gosaldih is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gosaldih

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Gosaldih

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gosaldih

Where is Gosaldih located?

Gosaldih village is located in Nabinagar Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gosaldih?

The Gram Panchayat of Gosaldih is Thengo.

What is the pincode of Gosaldih?

The pincode of Gosaldih is 824302.

What is the population of Gosaldih?

Gosaldih has a total population of 696, including 359 males and 337 females.

How many households are there in Gosaldih?

There are 75 households in Gosaldih.

What is the literacy rate in Gosaldih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gosaldih is 59.20%. Male literacy is 73.26% and female literacy is 44.21%.