Genharia - Gaunaha, Pashchim Champaran

Genharia is a village situated in the Gaunaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaunaha and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Jamunia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Genharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Genharia is 216472. The village covers a total geographical area of 406.22 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Genharia

As per Census 2011, Genharia village has a total population of 2,607 people, consisting of 1,360 males and 1,247 females. The village has 439 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 516 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,373 literate and 1,234 illiterate residents. Additionally, 128 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 915 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Genharia are given below:

Nearby Villages of Genharia

Genharia 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 Genharia

Genharia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gawnaha, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Genharia is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Genharia is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Genharia

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

Health Facilities in Genharia

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

FAQs about Genharia