Gongapur - Lakhnaur, Madhubani

Gongapur is a village situated in the Lakhnaur subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhnaur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Gangapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gongapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gongapur is 220822. The village covers a total geographical area of 364.8 hectares and falls under the 847403 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gongapur

As per Census 2011, Gongapur village has a total population of 4,656 people, consisting of 2,434 males and 2,222 females. The village has 913 households and a sex ratio of 912 females per 1,000 males. There are 953 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,254 literate and 2,402 illiterate residents. Additionally, 559 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gongapur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gongapur

Gongapur 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 Gongapur

Gongapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhanjharpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhanjharpur to Gongapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Gongapur is about 35 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 Gongapur

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

Health Facilities in Gongapur

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

FAQs about Gongapur