Gordiha - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Gordiha is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Gordiha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gordiha is 253173. The village covers a total geographical area of 259 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Gordiha 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 Gordiha

As per Census 2011, Gordiha village has a total population of 1,883 people, consisting of 966 males and 917 females. The village has 288 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 393 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 992 literate and 891 illiterate residents. Additionally, 392 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,883966917
Child Population (0–6 yrs)393221172
Scheduled Castes (SC)392211181
Literate Population992597395
Illiterate Population891369522

Nearby Villages of Gordiha

Gordiha 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)
BanauliSouth0.91 km
AurawanWest1.12 km
LahasSouth1.33 km
NarsinghpurNorth-West1.39 km
AmwanSouth-East1.66 km
BaddopurWest1.74 km
Kunar BighaSouth2.09 km
Gewal BighaSouth2.24 km
CharkupaNorth-West2.41 km
ParihansNorth-East2.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gordiha

Gordiha 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 128.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Gordiha is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Gordiha is about 32 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 Gordiha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gordiha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gordiha

Where is Gordiha located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Gordiha?

Gordiha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gordiha?

The pincode of Gordiha is 824125.

What is the population of Gordiha?

Gordiha has a total population of 1,883, including 966 males and 917 females.

How many households are there in Gordiha?

There are 288 households in Gordiha.

What is the literacy rate in Gordiha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gordiha is 52.68%. Male literacy is 61.80% and female literacy is 43.08%.