Gobargarha - Madhepur, Madhubani

Gobargarha is a village situated in the Madhepur subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madhepur and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Gargaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gobargarha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gobargarha is 220910. The village covers a total geographical area of 122.2 hectares and falls under the 847408 pincode. Supaul is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gobargarha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Phulparas Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhanjharpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gobargarha

As per Census 2011, Gobargarha village has a total population of 1,139 people, consisting of 586 males and 553 females. The village has 257 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 237 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 473 literate and 666 illiterate residents. Additionally, 43 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,139586553
Child Population (0–6 yrs)237125112
Scheduled Castes (SC)432419
Literate Population473341132
Illiterate Population666245421

Nearby Villages of Gobargarha

Gobargarha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
LuchpaniNorth-East1.14 km
GarhgaonWest1.33 km
ParriahiEast1.44 km
MainahiSouth-East1.47 km
BhawanipurSouth-West2.08 km
RampurSouth2.29 km
ParsauniNorth-West2.55 km
MongarihaulNorth2.81 km
NarahiaSouth-East3.49 km
BalwaEast3.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gobargarha

Public transport in the Gobargarha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Supaul, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Supaul to Gobargarha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Gobargarha is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gobargarha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Gobargarha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Gobargarha

Where is Gobargarha located?

Gobargarha village is located in Madhepur Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gobargarha?

The Gram Panchayat of Gobargarha is Gargaon.

What is the pincode of Gobargarha?

The pincode of Gobargarha is 847408.

What is the population of Gobargarha?

Gobargarha has a total population of 1,139, including 586 males and 553 females.

How many households are there in Gobargarha?

There are 257 households in Gobargarha.

What is the literacy rate in Gobargarha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gobargarha is 41.53%. Male literacy is 58.19% and female literacy is 23.87%.