Gurgawan

Gurgawan is a village located in Shahkund subdivision of Bhagalpur district in Bihar, India. It is situated 2km away from sub-district headquarter Shahkund (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Bhagalpur. As per 2009 stats, Kaswa Kherhi is the gram panchayat of Gurgawan village.

Gurgawan has its own place in the vibrant Bhagalpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Gurgawan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gurgawan is 239780. The village spans a total geographical area of 231 hectares. Bhagalpur is nearest town to Gurgawan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

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Population of Gurgawan

Below is a concise population overview of Gurgawan as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,791 959 832
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 412 212 200
Scheduled Castes (SC) 265 136 129
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1 N/A 1
Literate Population 850 522 328
Illiterate Population 941 437 504

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Gurgawan village:

  • The total population of Gurgawan village is around 1,791, including approximately 959 males and 832 females, with a sex ratio of 867 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 412 children aged 0–6 years in Gurgawan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Gurgawan village has 265 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 person from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Gurgawan village is about 47.46%, with male literacy at 54.43% and female literacy at 39.42%.
  • There are around 325 households in Gurgawan village.

Connectivity of Gurgawan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gurgawan. As per the 2011 stats, Gurgawan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Gurgawan

Knowing the nearby villages of Gurgawan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gurgawan.

Paairdominia Terahbighi Pairdominia Chananbighi Goriasi Janipur Saidpur Bishunpur Manjar Chak Shewrampur Makanpur Thakarpur Kasba Kherhi

Frequently Asked Questions about Gurgawan

Where is Gurgawan located?
Gurgawan village is situated in Shahkund Subdivision, within the Bhagalpur district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gurgawan?
The Gram Panchayat of Gurgawan is Kaswa Kherhi (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Gurgawan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gurgawan is 1,791, with 959 males and 832 females.
How many households are there in Gurgawan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Gurgawan village has a total of 325 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gurgawan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gurgawan is 47.46%. The male literacy rate is 54.43%, while the female literacy rate is 39.42%.