Intara - Bodh Gaya, Gaya

Intara is a village situated in the Bodh Gaya subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bodh Gaya and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Itara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Intara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Intara is 256549. The village covers a total geographical area of 421 hectares and falls under the 824231 pincode. Bodh Gaya is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Intara 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 Intara

According to the 2011 Census, Intara village had a total population of 3,386 people, including 1,748 males and 1,638 females, living in 524 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.91%, with male literacy at 61.53% and female literacy at 37.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,060.

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

Nearby Villages of Intara

Intara 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 Intara

Public transport in the Intara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kastha, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodh Gaya to Intara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Intara 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 Intara

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

Health Facilities in Intara

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

FAQs about Intara