Gewal Bigha - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Gewal Bigha is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Gordiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gewal Bigha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gewal Bigha is 253178. The village covers a total geographical area of 49 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Gewal Bigha 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 Gewal Bigha

As per Census 2011, Gewal Bigha village has a total population of 331 people, consisting of 178 males and 153 females. The village has 53 households and a sex ratio of 859 females per 1,000 males. There are 27 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 146 literate and 185 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gewal Bigha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gewal Bigha

Gewal Bigha 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 Gewal Bigha

Gewal Bigha 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 130.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Gewal Bigha is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Gewal Bigha is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gewal Bigha

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

Health Facilities in Gewal Bigha

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

FAQs about Gewal Bigha