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 Mukhiya 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

According to the 2011 Census, Gamhariya village had a total population of 1,044 people, including 556 males and 488 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 878 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.31%, with male literacy at 80.57% and female literacy at 51.81%.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Gamhariya