Goitha - Banke Bazar, Gaya

Goitha is a village situated in the Banke Bazar subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banke Bazar and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Goitha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goitha is 255900. The village covers a total geographical area of 350 hectares and falls under the 824217 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Goitha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Goitha

According to the 2011 Census, Goitha village had a total population of 4,803 people, including 2,478 males and 2,325 females, living in 739 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.95%, with male literacy at 79.79% and female literacy at 61.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,384.

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

Nearby Villages of Goitha

Goitha 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 Goitha

Goitha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Goitha is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Goitha is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goitha

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

Health Facilities in Goitha

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

FAQs about Goitha