Gorawan - Silao, Nalanda

Gorawan is a village situated in the Silao subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Silao and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Gorawan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorawan is 245078. The village covers a total geographical area of 673 hectares and falls under the 803117 pincode. Silao is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Gorawan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajgir Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nalanda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gorawan

According to the 2011 Census, Gorawan village had a total population of 6,282 people, including 3,348 males and 2,934 females, living in 972 households. The sex ratio was 876 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.60%, with male literacy at 62.42% and female literacy at 43.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,482, 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 Gorawan

Gorawan 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 Gorawan

Gorawan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Silao, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Silao to Gorawan is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Gorawan is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gorawan

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

Health Facilities in Gorawan

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

FAQs about Gorawan