Gondauli - Lauriya, Pashchim Champaran

Gondauli is a village situated in the Lauriya subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lauriya and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Gonauli-dumra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gondauli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gondauli is 216767. The village covers a total geographical area of 452 hectares and falls under the 845453 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Gondauli

According to the 2011 Census, Gondauli village had a total population of 4,497 people, including 2,370 males and 2,127 females, living in 834 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.03%, with male literacy at 66.80% and female literacy at 37.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 957, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 63.

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

Nearby Villages of Gondauli

Gondauli 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 Gondauli

Gondauli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Musharwa Halt, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Gondauli is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Gondauli 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 Gondauli

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

Health Facilities in Gondauli

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

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