Gamharia - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Gamharia is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Baghora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gamharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gamharia is 253184. The village covers a total geographical area of 138 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Gamharia

According to the 2011 Census, Gamharia village had a total population of 1,091 people, including 568 males and 523 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.25%, with male literacy at 71.49% and female literacy at 33.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 226, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Gamharia

Gamharia 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 Gamharia

Gamharia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ismailpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 131.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Gamharia is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Gamharia is about 41 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 Gamharia

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

Health Facilities in Gamharia

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

FAQs about Gamharia