Ghazi Chak - Dobhi, Gaya

Ghazi Chak is a village situated in the Dobhi subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dobhi and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Kharanti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghazi Chak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghazi Chak is 256394. The village covers a total geographical area of 61 hectares and falls under the 824220 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Ghazi Chak

According to the 2011 Census, Ghazi Chak village had a total population of 287 people, including 150 males and 137 females, living in 49 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.74%, with male literacy at 52.14% and female literacy at 26.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 176.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population287150137
Child Population (0–6 yrs)583325
Scheduled Castes (SC)1769482
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population916130
Illiterate Population19689107

Nearby Villages of Ghazi Chak

Ghazi Chak 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)
SugasotSouth-West0.77 km
Mangru ChakNorth1.26 km
LemogaraNorth-West1.32 km
BanbasiNorth-East1.81 km
BariyaNorth1.83 km
GobardihaNorth-West2.03 km
SugiSouth2.15 km
GhoraghatWest2.30 km
Karan BighaNorth-East2.45 km
KharantiEast2.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghazi Chak

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Ghazi Chak. The nearest railway station is Tankuppa, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.6 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 Sherghati to Ghazi Chak is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Ghazi Chak is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghazi Chak

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Ghazi Chak

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

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

FAQs about Ghazi Chak

Where is Ghazi Chak located?

Ghazi Chak village is located in Dobhi Subdivision, Gaya district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Ghazi Chak?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghazi Chak is Kharanti.

What is the pincode of Ghazi Chak?

The pincode of Ghazi Chak is 824220.

What is the population of Ghazi Chak?

Ghazi Chak had a total population of 287, including 150 males and 137 females.

How many households are there in Ghazi Chak?

Ghazi Chak had 49 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ghazi Chak?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghazi Chak was 39.74%. Male literacy was 52.14% and female literacy was 26.79%.