Usas - Konch, Gaya

Usas is a village situated in the Konch subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Konch and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Aslempur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Usas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Usas is 254545. The village covers a total geographical area of 291 hectares and falls under the 824207 pincode. Tikari is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Usas

According to the 2011 Census, Usas village had a total population of 3,006 people, including 1,550 males and 1,456 females, living in 382 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.37%, with male literacy at 77.98% and female literacy at 47.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 153.

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

Nearby Villages of Usas

Usas 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 Usas

Usas is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barabar Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tikari to Usas is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Usas is about 36 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 Usas

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

Health Facilities in Usas

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

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