Gonardih - Khizirsarai, Gaya

Gonardih is a village situated in the Khizirsarai subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khizirsarai and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Bihta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gonardih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gonardih is 255061. The village covers a total geographical area of 74 hectares and falls under the 824233 pincode. Gaya is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Gonardih village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Atri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jahanabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gonardih

According to the 2011 Census, Gonardih village had a total population of 514 people, including 251 males and 263 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.08%, with male literacy at 63.30% and female literacy at 47.11%.

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 Population514251263
Child Population (0–6 yrs)713338
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population244138106
Illiterate Population270113157

Nearby Villages of Gonardih

Gonardih 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)
SaindihSouth-East0.75 km
BaliariNorth-East1.41 km
PanahriSouth-East1.53 km
KewariNorth-West1.67 km
SatawansSouth-West1.77 km
SarthuaNorth2.02 km
LaliariEast2.08 km
Shekh BighaSouth-West2.43 km
Naudiha MahsiNorth-East2.44 km
HemaraSouth2.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gonardih

Gonardih is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Natesar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gaya to Gonardih is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gonardih

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

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

Health Facilities in Gonardih

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Gonardih

Where is Gonardih located?

Gonardih village is located in Khizirsarai Subdivision, Gaya district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gonardih?

The Gram Panchayat of Gonardih is Bihta.

What is the pincode of Gonardih?

The pincode of Gonardih is 824233.

What is the population of Gonardih?

Gonardih had a total population of 514, including 251 males and 263 females.

How many households are there in Gonardih?

Gonardih had 90 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gonardih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gonardih was 55.08%. Male literacy was 63.30% and female literacy was 47.11%.