Gamharia Kalan - Adapur, Purbi Champaran

Gamharia Kalan is a village situated in the Adapur subdivision of Purbi Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from Adapur and around 35 km from Motihari. Gamharia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gamharia Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gamharia Kalan is 217572. The village covers a total geographical area of 446 hectares and falls under the 845301 pincode. Raxaul is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Gamharia Kalan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Gamharia Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Gamharia Kalan village had a total population of 6,059 people, including 3,410 males and 2,649 females, living in 1,313 households. The sex ratio was 777 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.06%, with male literacy at 75.68% and female literacy at 46.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 488, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Gamharia Kalan

Gamharia Kalan 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 Gamharia Kalan

Gamharia Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Adapur, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raxaul to Gamharia Kalan is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Motihari to Gamharia Kalan 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 Gamharia Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Gamharia Kalan

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

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