Gajra - Narhat, Nawada

Gajra is a village situated in the Narhat subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narhat and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Jamuara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gajra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gajra is 258169. The village covers a total geographical area of 159 hectares and falls under the 805114 pincode. Hisua is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gajra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Gajra

According to the 2011 Census, Gajra village had a total population of 1,958 people, including 1,010 males and 948 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.51%, with male literacy at 80.15% and female literacy at 58.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 457.

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

Nearby Villages of Gajra

Gajra 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 Gajra

Gajra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tilaya, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hisua to Gajra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Gajra is about 25 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 Gajra

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

Health Facilities in Gajra

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

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