Gangahar - Bodh Gaya, Gaya

Gangahar is a village situated in the Bodh Gaya subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bodh Gaya and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Atiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangahar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangahar is 256581. The village covers a total geographical area of 200 hectares and falls under the 824231 pincode. Bodh Gaya is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Gangahar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Barachatti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gaya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gangahar

According to the 2011 Census, Gangahar village had a total population of 2,547 people, including 1,260 males and 1,287 females, living in 379 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.89%, with male literacy at 61.75% and female literacy at 40.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,445.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangahar

Gangahar 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 Gangahar

Gangahar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bandhua, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodh Gaya to Gangahar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Gangahar is about 30 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 Gangahar

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

Health Facilities in Gangahar

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

FAQs about Gangahar