Gobraura - Lauriya, Pashchim Champaran

Gobraura is a village situated in the Lauriya subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lauriya and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Gobraura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gobraura is 216797. The village covers a total geographical area of 585.56 hectares and falls under the 845453 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Gobraura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lauriya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gobraura

According to the 2011 Census, Gobraura village had a total population of 5,492 people, including 2,950 males and 2,542 females, living in 1,008 households. The sex ratio was 862 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.47%, with male literacy at 63.48% and female literacy at 41.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 822, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Gobraura

Gobraura 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 Gobraura

Gobraura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sathi, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Gobraura is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Gobraura is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gobraura

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

Health Facilities in Gobraura

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

FAQs about Gobraura