Ghosi - Hilsa, Nalanda

Ghosi 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 40 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Kawa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghosi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghosi is 244755. The village covers a total geographical area of 326 hectares and falls under the 801302 pincode. Hilsa is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ghosi

According to the 2011 Census, Ghosi village had a total population of 4,707 people, including 2,419 males and 2,288 females, living in 804 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.53%, with male literacy at 69.47% and female literacy at 41.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 698, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghosi

Ghosi 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 Ghosi

Ghosi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lohanda, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hilsa to Ghosi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Ghosi is about 40 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 Ghosi

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

Health Facilities in Ghosi

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

FAQs about Ghosi