Gauharpur - Obra, Aurangabad

Gauharpur is a village situated in the Obra subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Obra and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Dihri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gauharpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gauharpur is 253303. The village covers a total geographical area of 69 hectares and falls under the 824124 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Gauharpur

As per Census 2011, Gauharpur village has a total population of 402 people, consisting of 206 males and 196 females. The village has 55 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 65 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 276 literate and 126 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population402206196
Child Population (0–6 yrs)652837
Literate Population276172104
Illiterate Population1263492

Nearby Villages of Gauharpur

Gauharpur 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)
SadikpurSouth-East1.14 km
KurmainWest1.14 km
MastalichakNorth-East1.17 km
BabhandihaSouth1.48 km
HarnaNorth1.87 km
AtrauliSouth-East2.01 km
KaraWest2.11 km
GamhariyaNorth-West2.32 km
BhasgarhSouth-East2.34 km
KharantiSouth2.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gauharpur

Gauharpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Phesar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 133.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurangabad to Gauharpur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gauharpur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gauharpur 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 Gauharpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gauharpur

Where is Gauharpur located?

Gauharpur village is located in Obra Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gauharpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Gauharpur is Dihri.

What is the pincode of Gauharpur?

The pincode of Gauharpur is 824124.

What is the population of Gauharpur?

Gauharpur has a total population of 402, including 206 males and 196 females.

How many households are there in Gauharpur?

There are 55 households in Gauharpur.

What is the literacy rate in Gauharpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gauharpur is 68.66%. Male literacy is 83.50% and female literacy is 53.06%.