Gear - Gobindpur, Nawada
Gear is a village situated in the Gobindpur subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gobindpur and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Budhwara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gear village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gear is 257923. The village covers a total geographical area of 53 hectares and falls under the 805126 pincode. Nawada is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.
Gear village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.
Population of Gear
According to the 2011 Census, Gear village had a total population of 268 people, including 145 males and 123 females, living in 46 households. The sex ratio was 848 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.24%, with male literacy at 84.03% and female literacy at 57.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 268 | 145 | 123 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 42 | 26 | 16 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 42 | 25 | 17 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 161 | 100 | 61 |
| Illiterate Population | 107 | 45 | 62 |
Nearby Villages of Gear
Gear is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Gear
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gear.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawada to Gear is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Gear
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gear village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Gear
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gear village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Gear
Where is Gear located?
Gear village is located in Gobindpur Subdivision, Nawada district, Bihar, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Gear?
The Gram Panchayat of Gear is Budhwara.
What is the pincode of Gear?
The pincode of Gear is 805126.
What is the population of Gear?
Gear had a total population of 268, including 145 males and 123 females.
How many households are there in Gear?
Gear had 46 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gear?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gear was 71.24%. Male literacy was 84.03% and female literacy was 57.01%.