Gerua - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Gerua is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Baghora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gerua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gerua is 253222. The village covers a total geographical area of 183 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Gerua 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 Gerua

According to the 2011 Census, Gerua village had a total population of 1,207 people, including 634 males and 573 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.25%, with male literacy at 63.38% and female literacy at 29.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 197.

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

Nearby Villages of Gerua

Gerua 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 Gerua

Gerua 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 Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 135.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Gerua is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Gerua is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gerua

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

Health Facilities in Gerua

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

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