Gauri - Obra, Aurangabad

Gauri is a village situated in the Obra subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Obra and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Dihri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gauri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gauri is 253251. The village covers a total geographical area of 117 hectares and falls under the 824124 pincode. Daudnagar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Gauri 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 Gauri

According to the 2011 Census, Gauri village had a total population of 875 people, including 446 males and 429 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.03%, with male literacy at 73.33% and female literacy at 52.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 421.

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

Nearby Villages of Gauri

Gauri 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 Gauri

Gauri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Anugraha Narayan Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daudnagar to Gauri is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Gauri is about 25 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 Gauri

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

Health Facilities in Gauri

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

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