Gauri - Sidhwalia, Gopalganj

Gauri is a village situated in the Sidhwalia subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhwalia and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Mahammadpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gauri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gauri is 231125. The village covers a total geographical area of 66 hectares and falls under the 841423 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gauri

According to the 2011 Census, Gauri village had a total population of 740 people, including 372 males and 368 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.58%, with male literacy at 62.83% and female literacy at 40.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 353, 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 Gauri

Gauri 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 Gauri

Gauri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brij Kishor Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauli to Gauri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Gauri is about 37 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 Gauri

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

Health Facilities in Gauri

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

FAQs about Gauri