Gothani - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Gothani is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Kotbara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gothani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gothani is 253120. The village covers a total geographical area of 75 hectares and falls under the 824122 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Gothani 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 Gothani

According to the 2011 Census, Gothani village had a total population of 914 people, including 496 males and 418 females, living in 156 households. The sex ratio was 843 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.11%, with male literacy at 81.84% and female literacy at 64.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 158.

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

Nearby Villages of Gothani

Gothani 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 Gothani

Gothani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deo Road, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 135.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Gothani is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Gothani is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gothani

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

Health Facilities in Gothani

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

FAQs about Gothani