Gangaulia - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Gangaulia is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Jimari Nautanwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangaulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangaulia is 216080. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.7 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Gangaulia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Valmiki Nagar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Gangaulia

According to the 2011 Census, Gangaulia village had a total population of 867 people, including 467 males and 400 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.85%, with male literacy at 55.47% and female literacy at 23.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 516.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangaulia

Gangaulia 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 Gangaulia

Gangaulia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kharpokhra, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Gangaulia is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Gangaulia is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangaulia

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

Health Facilities in Gangaulia

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

FAQs about Gangaulia