Ghorpakri - Mainatanr, Pashchim Champaran

Ghorpakri is a village situated in the Mainatanr subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mainatanr and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Sakraul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghorpakri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghorpakri is 216528. The village covers a total geographical area of 267.1 hectares and falls under the 845306 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Ghorpakri

As per Census 2011, Ghorpakri village has a total population of 3,414 people, consisting of 1,755 males and 1,659 females. The village has 623 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 717 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,373 literate and 2,041 illiterate residents. Additionally, 227 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,4141,7551,659
Child Population (0–6 yrs)717349368
Scheduled Castes (SC)227108119
Literate Population1,373829544
Illiterate Population2,0419261,115

Nearby Villages of Ghorpakri

Ghorpakri 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SebiaNorth-East1.24 km
BhatkaulSouth1.68 km
Shahpur ParsuniNorth1.80 km
JhanjhriSouth-West2.10 km
SenuariaWest2.10 km
NagardahiEast2.15 km
SakraulSouth2.33 km
JobdiNorth2.60 km
IndarwaSouth-East2.68 km
JhumkaNorth-West2.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghorpakri

Ghorpakri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Marajdwa, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Ghorpakri is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Ghorpakri is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghorpakri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ghorpakri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ghorpakri

Where is Ghorpakri located?

Ghorpakri village is located in Mainatanr Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghorpakri?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghorpakri is Sakraul.

What is the pincode of Ghorpakri?

The pincode of Ghorpakri is 845306.

What is the population of Ghorpakri?

Ghorpakri has a total population of 3,414, including 1,755 males and 1,659 females.

How many households are there in Ghorpakri?

There are 623 households in Ghorpakri.

What is the literacy rate in Ghorpakri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghorpakri is 40.22%. Male literacy is 47.24% and female literacy is 32.79%.