Gahai - Dhaka, Purbi Champaran

Gahai is a village situated in the Dhaka subdivision of Purbi Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from Dhaka and around 40 km from Motihari. Barharwa Fateh Mohammed serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gahai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gahai is 217807. The village covers a total geographical area of 577 hectares and falls under the 845418 pincode. Dhaka is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Gahai

According to the 2011 Census, Gahai village had a total population of 4,278 people, including 2,265 males and 2,013 females, living in 796 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.58%, with male literacy at 70.80% and female literacy at 40.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 496, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Gahai

Gahai 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 Gahai

Gahai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ramrupnagar, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhaka to Gahai is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Motihari to Gahai is about 40 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 Gahai

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

Health Facilities in Gahai

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

FAQs about Gahai