Goasa - Pandarak, Patna

Goasa is a village situated in the Pandarak subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandarak and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Gowasa Shekhpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goasa is 246479. The village covers a total geographical area of 149 hectares and falls under the 803214 pincode. Barh is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Goasa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Barh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Munger Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Goasa

According to the 2011 Census, Goasa village had a total population of 2,162 people, including 1,162 males and 1,000 females, living in 352 households. The sex ratio was 861 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.37%, with male literacy at 74.09% and female literacy at 48.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 509.

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

Nearby Villages of Goasa

Goasa 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 Goasa

Goasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Railey English Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barh to Goasa is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Goasa is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goasa

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

Health Facilities in Goasa

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

FAQs about Goasa