Guah - Naubatpur, Patna

Guah is a village situated in the Naubatpur subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 0.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naubatpur and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Karanja Gowai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guah village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guah is 245584. The village covers a total geographical area of 299 hectares and falls under the 801109 pincode. Naubatpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Guah

As per Census 2011, Guah village has a total population of 2,624 people, consisting of 1,345 males and 1,279 females. The village has 472 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 410 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,499 literate and 1,125 illiterate residents. Additionally, 721 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6241,3451,279
Child Population (0–6 yrs)410195215
Scheduled Castes (SC)721363358
Scheduled Tribes (ST)22-
Literate Population1,499930569
Illiterate Population1,125415710

Nearby Villages of Guah

Guah 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)
BeriWest1.13 km
KaranjaNorth1.45 km
PitwansSouth-East1.53 km
SabazpuraSouth-West1.64 km
ShahpurWest2.00 km
KopaWest2.15 km
MajhanpuraNorth-West2.31 km
Adampur PiprawanNorth2.47 km
SonaNorth-East2.54 km
Girwari TolaWest2.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Guah

Guah is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Taregna, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Naubatpur to Guah is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Guah is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Guah

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Guah

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Guah

Where is Guah located?

Guah village is located in Naubatpur Subdivision, Patna district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Guah?

The Gram Panchayat of Guah is Karanja Gowai.

What is the pincode of Guah?

The pincode of Guah is 801109.

What is the population of Guah?

Guah has a total population of 2,624, including 1,345 males and 1,279 females.

How many households are there in Guah?

There are 472 households in Guah.

What is the literacy rate in Guah?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Guah is 57.13%. Male literacy is 69.14% and female literacy is 44.49%.