Gangta - Warisaliganj, Nawada

Gangta is a village situated in the Warisaliganj subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Warisaliganj and around 11 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Hajipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangta is 257629. The village covers a total geographical area of 60 hectares and falls under the 805130 pincode. Warisaliganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gangta

According to the 2011 Census, Gangta village had a total population of 197 people, including 89 males and 108 females, living in 27 households. The sex ratio was 1,213 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.13%, with male literacy at 64.29% and female literacy at 49.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 184.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangta

Gangta 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 Gangta

Gangta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baghi Bardiha, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warisaliganj to Gangta is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Gangta is about 11 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 Gangta

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

Health Facilities in Gangta

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

FAQs about Gangta