Gonai - Kharagpur, Munger

Gonai is a village situated in the Kharagpur subdivision of Munger district, Bihar. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharagpur and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Munger. Kaudiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gonai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gonai is 242972. The village covers a total geographical area of 72 hectares and falls under the 811213 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Gonai 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 Gonai

According to the 2011 Census, Gonai village had a total population of 1,219 people, including 650 males and 569 females, living in 266 households. The sex ratio was 875 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.66%, with male literacy at 78.93% and female literacy at 67.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 79.

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

Nearby Villages of Gonai

Gonai 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 Gonai

Gonai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kamarganj, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Gonai is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Munger to Gonai is about 38 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 Gonai

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

Health Facilities in Gonai

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

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