Gokhula - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Gokhula is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Gokhula village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokhula is 216630. The village covers a total geographical area of 414.1 hectares and falls under the 845451 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Gokhula 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 Gokhula

As per Census 2011, Gokhula village has a total population of 4,717 people, consisting of 2,459 males and 2,258 females. The village has 846 households and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,093 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,011 literate and 2,706 illiterate residents. Additionally, 762 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 64 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gokhula

Gokhula 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 Gokhula

Gokhula is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gokhula, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.6 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Gokhula

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

FAQs about Gokhula