Gobardhana - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Gobardhana is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Kehuniya Roari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gobardhana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gobardhana is 216705. The village covers a total geographical area of 130.3 hectares and falls under the 845106 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Gobardhana 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 Gobardhana

According to the 2011 Census, Gobardhana village had a total population of 1,486 people, including 797 males and 689 females, living in 266 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.99%, with male literacy at 64.34% and female literacy at 42.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 133.

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

Nearby Villages of Gobardhana

Gobardhana 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 Gobardhana

Gobardhana 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 31.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Gobardhana is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Gobardhana is about 35 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 Gobardhana

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

Health Facilities in Gobardhana

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

FAQs about Gobardhana