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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Gobardhana village has a total population of 1,486 people, consisting of 797 males and 689 females. The village has 266 households and a sex ratio of 864 females per 1,000 males. There are 308 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 636 literate and 850 illiterate residents. Additionally, 133 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,486797689
Child Population (0–6 yrs)308166142
Scheduled Castes (SC)1337459
Literate Population636406230
Illiterate Population850391459

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KehuniaNorth-East1.32 km
JamuniaSouth-East2.05 km
RoariNorth-West2.23 km
MatiariaSouth-West2.34 km
ParorhaEast2.35 km
GobrauraSouth2.35 km
LakarWest2.39 km
NonipakarSouth-East2.90 km
BaghlochnaSouth-West2.99 km
Pakri DihNorth-East3.01 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
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 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Gobardhana

Where is Gobardhana located?

Gobardhana village is located in Narkatiaganj Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gobardhana?

The Gram Panchayat of Gobardhana is Kehuniya Roari.

What is the pincode of Gobardhana?

The pincode of Gobardhana is 845106.

What is the population of Gobardhana?

Gobardhana has a total population of 1,486, including 797 males and 689 females.

How many households are there in Gobardhana?

There are 266 households in Gobardhana.

What is the literacy rate in Gobardhana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gobardhana is 42.80%. Male literacy is 50.94% and female literacy is 33.38%.