Gorma - Silao, Nalanda

Gorma is a village situated in the Silao subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Silao and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Gorma village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorma is 245098. The village covers a total geographical area of 351 hectares and falls under the 803117 pincode. Silao is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Gorma 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 Gorma

According to the 2011 Census, Gorma village had a total population of 3,914 people, including 2,054 males and 1,860 females, living in 596 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.15%, with male literacy at 72.08% and female literacy at 51.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,148.

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

Nearby Villages of Gorma

Gorma 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 Gorma

Gorma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Marahra, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.3 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Gorma

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

FAQs about Gorma