Gaighat

Gaighat is a village located in Kharagpur subdivision of Munger district in Bihar, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Kharagpur (tehsildar office) and 47km away from district headquarter Munger. As per 2009 stats, Gangta is the gram panchayat of Gaighat village.

Gaighat has its own place in the vibrant Munger region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Gaighat

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gaighat is 243049. The village spans a total geographical area of 2437 hectares. Kharagpur is nearest town to Gaighat village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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Population of Gaighat

Below is a concise population overview of Gaighat as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,257 643 614
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 194 103 91
Scheduled Castes (SC) 154 78 76
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 213 102 111
Literate Population 588 393 195
Illiterate Population 669 250 419

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Gaighat village:

  • The total population of Gaighat village is around 1,257, including approximately 643 males and 614 females, with a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 194 children aged 0–6 years in Gaighat village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Gaighat village has 154 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 213 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Gaighat village is about 46.78%, with male literacy at 61.12% and female literacy at 31.76%.
  • There are around 265 households in Gaighat village.

Connectivity of Gaighat

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gaighat. As per the 2011 stats, Gaighat had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Gaighat

Knowing the nearby villages of Gaighat helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gaighat.

Bagbari Danrihar Jagdispur Laurhia Gangta Bhimband Tala Rajasare Tala Kandani Raunakabad Daman Koh Dholphari Mal

Frequently Asked Questions about Gaighat

Where is Gaighat located?
Gaighat village is situated in Kharagpur Subdivision, within the Munger district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gaighat?
The Gram Panchayat of Gaighat is Gangta (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Gaighat as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gaighat is 1,257, with 643 males and 614 females.
How many households are there in Gaighat as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Gaighat village has a total of 265 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gaighat as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gaighat is 46.78%. The male literacy rate is 61.12%, while the female literacy rate is 31.76%.