Goraur - Rajgir, Nalanda

Goraur is a village situated in the Rajgir subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajgir and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Gorour serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goraur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goraur is 245062. The village covers a total geographical area of 687 hectares and falls under the 803116 pincode. Rajgir is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Goraur

According to the 2011 Census, Goraur village had a total population of 5,212 people, including 2,763 males and 2,449 females, living in 839 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.10%, with male literacy at 80.64% and female literacy at 56.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,765, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Goraur

Goraur 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 Goraur

Goraur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nekpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajgir to Goraur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Goraur is about 34 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 Goraur

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

Health Facilities in Goraur

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

FAQs about Goraur