Gohati - Bodh Gaya, Gaya

Gohati is a village situated in the Bodh Gaya subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bodh Gaya and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Shekhwara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gohati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gohati is 256557. The village covers a total geographical area of 306 hectares and falls under the 824231 pincode. Bodh Gaya is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Gohati village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Gohati

As per Census 2011, Gohati village has a total population of 2,168 people, consisting of 1,144 males and 1,024 females. The village has 351 households and a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males. There are 297 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,176 literate and 992 illiterate residents. Additionally, 391 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gohati are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1681,1441,024
Child Population (0–6 yrs)297162135
Scheduled Castes (SC)391202189
Literate Population1,176699477
Illiterate Population992445547

Nearby Villages of Gohati

Gohati 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Gean KhapWest0.93 km
PathraEast1.02 km
AunraSouth-West1.60 km
PathalgarhNorth-East1.63 km
Arjun BighaNorth1.70 km
Adham KhapNorth-West1.95 km
MatihaniSouth-East2.18 km
SekhwaraEast2.18 km
JindapurNorth-East2.46 km
Mora MardanaSouth-West2.64 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gohati

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Gohati. The nearest railway station is West Cabin Gaya, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodh Gaya to Gohati is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Gohati is about 25 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 Gohati

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Gohati

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gohati

Where is Gohati located?

Gohati village is located in Bodh Gaya Subdivision, Gaya district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gohati?

The Gram Panchayat of Gohati is Shekhwara.

What is the pincode of Gohati?

The pincode of Gohati is 824231.

What is the population of Gohati?

Gohati has a total population of 2,168, including 1,144 males and 1,024 females.

How many households are there in Gohati?

There are 351 households in Gohati.

What is the literacy rate in Gohati?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gohati is 54.24%. Male literacy is 61.10% and female literacy is 46.58%.