Gaura - Kharagpur, Munger

Gaura is a village situated in the Kharagpur subdivision of Munger district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharagpur and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Munger. Barauhna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaura is 242971. The village covers a total geographical area of 112 hectares and falls under the 811213 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Gaura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jamalpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Munger Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gaura

According to the 2011 Census, Gaura village had a total population of 2,311 people, including 1,244 males and 1,067 females, living in 512 households. The sex ratio was 858 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.12%, with male literacy at 52.37% and female literacy at 42.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,038, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaura

Gaura 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 Gaura

Public transport in the Gaura is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khariapipra Halt, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Gaura is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Munger to Gaura is about 32 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 Gaura

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

Health Facilities in Gaura

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

FAQs about Gaura