Gaura - Hilsa, Nalanda

Gaura is a village situated in the Hilsa subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hilsa and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Arpa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaura is 244783. The village covers a total geographical area of 331 hectares and falls under the 801302 pincode. Hilsa is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gaura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Gaura

According to the 2011 Census, Gaura village had a total population of 3,030 people, including 1,602 males and 1,428 females, living in 517 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.53%, with male literacy at 80.12% and female literacy at 57.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 512.

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

Gaura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Junair Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hilsa to Gaura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Gaura is about 35 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