Gamharia - Mainatanr, Pashchim Champaran

Gamharia is a village situated in the Mainatanr subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mainatanr and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Chowhata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gamharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gamharia is 216496. The village covers a total geographical area of 75.7 hectares and falls under the 845451 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Gamharia

According to the 2011 Census, Gamharia village had a total population of 303 people, including 162 males and 141 females, living in 36 households. The sex ratio was 870 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.22%, with male literacy at 78.57% and female literacy at 64.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 275.

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

Nearby Villages of Gamharia

Gamharia 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 Gamharia

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Gamharia. The nearest railway station is Bhikhna Thori, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Gamharia is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Gamharia is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gamharia

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

Health Facilities in Gamharia

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

FAQs about Gamharia