Gamhariya - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Gamhariya is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Lohara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gamhariya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gamhariya is 253217. The village covers a total geographical area of 178 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Gamhariya 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 Gamhariya

As per Census 2011, Gamhariya village has a total population of 1,044 people, consisting of 556 males and 488 females. The village has 134 households and a sex ratio of 877 females per 1,000 males. There are 207 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 555 literate and 489 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,044556488
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20713473
Literate Population555340215
Illiterate Population489216273

Nearby Villages of Gamhariya

Gamhariya 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)
ApkiWest0.96 km
Khaira ManorathNorth1.27 km
InguniEast1.31 km
Khairi ItwanNorth-West1.57 km
BaghauraSouth1.75 km
ChanrrahiNorth-East1.88 km
GeruaSouth-East2.02 km
BhadkaraSouth-West2.06 km
Basar BighaNorth2.49 km
KushdihraSouth2.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gamhariya

Public transport in the Gamhariya is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ismailpur, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 136.8 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 Rafiganj to Gamhariya is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Gamhariya is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gamhariya

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

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

Health Facilities in Gamhariya

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gamhariya 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 Gamhariya

Where is Gamhariya located?

Gamhariya village is located in Rafiganj Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gamhariya?

The Gram Panchayat of Gamhariya is Lohara.

What is the pincode of Gamhariya?

The pincode of Gamhariya is 824125.

What is the population of Gamhariya?

Gamhariya has a total population of 1,044, including 556 males and 488 females.

How many households are there in Gamhariya?

There are 134 households in Gamhariya.

What is the literacy rate in Gamhariya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gamhariya is 53.16%. Male literacy is 61.15% and female literacy is 44.06%.