Gamhari - Baikunthpur, Gopalganj

Gamhari is a village situated in the Baikunthpur subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baikunthpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Gamhari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gamhari is 231214. The village covers a total geographical area of 843 hectares and falls under the 841409 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Gamhari

According to the 2011 Census, Gamhari village had a total population of 5,765 people, including 2,937 males and 2,828 females, living in 985 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.36%, with male literacy at 66.20% and female literacy at 48.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,170, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Gamhari

Gamhari 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 Gamhari

Gamhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Katalpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauli to Gamhari is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Gamhari 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 Gamhari

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

Health Facilities in Gamhari

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

FAQs about Gamhari