Raundawa - Mohanpur, Gaya

Raundawa is a village situated in the Mohanpur subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohanpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Bagula serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raundawa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raundawa is 257185. The village covers a total geographical area of 105 hectares and falls under the 824232 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Raundawa

According to the 2011 Census, Raundawa village had a total population of 1,608 people, including 800 males and 808 females, living in 252 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.44%, with male literacy at 80.62% and female literacy at 56.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 530.

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

Nearby Villages of Raundawa

Raundawa 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 Raundawa

Raundawa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bansinala Halt, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Raundawa is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Raundawa is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raundawa

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

Health Facilities in Raundawa

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

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