Gobdiha - Rajgir, Nalanda

Gobdiha is a village situated in the Rajgir subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajgir and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Barnousa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gobdiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gobdiha is 245059. The village covers a total geographical area of 185 hectares and falls under the 803116 pincode. Rajgir is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Gobdiha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nalanda Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Gobdiha

As per Census 2011, Gobdiha village has a total population of 1,412 people, consisting of 720 males and 692 females. The village has 263 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 293 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 712 literate and 700 illiterate residents. Additionally, 570 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gobdiha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gobdiha

Gobdiha 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 Gobdiha

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Gobdiha. The nearest railway station is Rajgir, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajgir to Gobdiha is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Gobdiha 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 Gobdiha

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

Health Facilities in Gobdiha

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

FAQs about Gobdiha