Gobadda - Kharagpur, Munger

Gobadda is a village situated in the Kharagpur subdivision of Munger district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharagpur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Munger. Gobadda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gobadda is 242995. The village covers a total geographical area of 314 hectares and falls under the 811213 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Gobadda 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 Gobadda

According to the 2011 Census, Gobadda village had a total population of 5,248 people, including 2,801 males and 2,447 females, living in 1,061 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.06%, with male literacy at 61.17% and female literacy at 39.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,106, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 365.

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

Nearby Villages of Gobadda

Gobadda 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 Gobadda

Gobadda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 122.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Gobadda is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Munger to Gobadda is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gobadda

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

Health Facilities in Gobadda

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

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