Gehunia

Gehunia is a village located in Dagarua subdivision of Purnia district in Bihar, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Dagarua (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Purnia. As per 2009 stats, Makeli is the gram panchayat of Gehunia village.

Gehunia has its own place in the vibrant Purnia region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Gehunia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gehunia is 224237. The village spans a total geographical area of 514 hectares. Purnia is nearest town to Gehunia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

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Population of Gehunia

Below is a concise population overview of Gehunia as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,897 1,522 1,375
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 630 322 308
Scheduled Castes (SC) 381 201 180
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1 1 N/A
Literate Population 1,039 653 386
Illiterate Population 1,858 869 989

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Gehunia village:

  • The total population of Gehunia village is around 2,897, including approximately 1,522 males and 1,375 females, with a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 630 children aged 0–6 years in Gehunia village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Gehunia village has 381 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 person from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Gehunia village is about 35.86%, with male literacy at 42.90% and female literacy at 28.07%.
  • There are around 560 households in Gehunia village.

Connectivity of Gehunia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gehunia. As per the 2011 stats, Gehunia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Gehunia

Knowing the nearby villages of Gehunia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gehunia.

Belgachhi Babhanpura Balua Katari Chopra Jaswa Dargahiganj Makaili Shekhpura Bardinga Malepali

Frequently Asked Questions about Gehunia

Where is Gehunia located?
Gehunia village is situated in Dagarua Subdivision, within the Purnia district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gehunia?
The Gram Panchayat of Gehunia is Makeli (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Gehunia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gehunia is 2,897, with 1,522 males and 1,375 females.
How many households are there in Gehunia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Gehunia village has a total of 560 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gehunia as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gehunia is 35.86%. The male literacy rate is 42.90%, while the female literacy rate is 28.07%.