Gokhula - Lauriya, Pashchim Champaran

Gokhula is a village situated in the Lauriya subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lauriya and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Belwa Lakhanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gokhula village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokhula is 216793. The village covers a total geographical area of 230.3 hectares and falls under the 845451 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Gokhula 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 Gokhula

According to the 2011 Census, Gokhula village had a total population of 1,123 people, including 564 males and 559 females, living in 227 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.69%, with male literacy at 58.41% and female literacy at 38.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 407.

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

Nearby Villages of Gokhula

Gokhula 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 Gokhula

Public transport in the Gokhula is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rameshwar Nagar, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Gokhula is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Gokhula is about 32 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 Gokhula

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

Health Facilities in Gokhula

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

FAQs about Gokhula