Gahauna Village Overview
Gahauna is a village in Barhampur tehsil of Buxar district, Bihar. It lies about 5 km from Barhampur tehsil headquarters and around 45 km from Buxar district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Gahauna village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Gahauna village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gahauna is 248013. The village covers a geographical area of 62 hectares. Dumraon is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Location Map of Gahauna
Population & Demographics of Gahauna
This section provides population and demographic details of Gahauna village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,176 | 1,709 | 1,467 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 505 | 281 | 224 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,002 | 542 | 460 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 108 | 56 | 52 |
| Literate Population | 2,039 | 1,224 | 815 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,137 | 485 | 652 |
Key population details of Gahauna village are given below:
- Gahauna village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 3,176, including approximately 1,709 males and 1,467 females, with a sex ratio of 858 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1,002 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 108 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Gahauna village is good, with a literacy rate of about 64.20%.
- There are around 448 households in Gahauna village.
Transport & Connectivity of Gahauna
Transport facilities help residents of Gahauna village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Gahauna
The following villages are located close to Gahauna and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gahauna
- Where is Gahauna located?
- Gahauna village is located in Barhampur Subdivision, Buxar district, Bihar, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Gahauna?
- Gahauna is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Gahauna?
- Gahauna has a total population of 3,176, including 1,709 males and 1,467 females.
- How many households are there in Gahauna?
- There are 448 households in Gahauna.
- What is the literacy rate in Gahauna?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gahauna is 64.20%. Male literacy is 71.62% and female literacy is 55.56%.