Ghusia - Bikramganj, Rohtas

Ghusia is a village situated in the Bikramganj subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bikramganj and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Ghusiyakala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghusia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghusia is 251246. The village covers a total geographical area of 422 hectares and falls under the 802212 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Ghusia

According to the 2011 Census, Ghusia village had a total population of 8,567 people, including 4,442 males and 4,125 females, living in 1,342 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.23%, with male literacy at 88.95% and female literacy at 72.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,442.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population8,5674,4424,125
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,411703708
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,442768674
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population5,8133,3262,487
Illiterate Population2,7541,1161,638

Nearby Villages of Ghusia

Ghusia 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)
LewajitEast1.05 km
Kanda DihNorth1.58 km
AtpaEast1.84 km
PurandarpurNorth-West1.85 km
HathilpurEast1.88 km
NigaSouth2.06 km
GotpaEast2.20 km
KhalariyaSouth-East2.22 km
ManiSouth-West2.25 km
LachhmanpurWest2.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghusia

Ghusia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mani Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Ghusia is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Ghusia is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghusia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ghusia

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Ghusia

Where is Ghusia located?

Ghusia village is located in Bikramganj Subdivision, Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Ghusia?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghusia is Ghusiyakala.

What is the pincode of Ghusia?

The pincode of Ghusia is 802212.

What is the population of Ghusia?

Ghusia had a total population of 8,567, including 4,442 males and 4,125 females.

How many households are there in Ghusia?

Ghusia had 1,342 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ghusia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghusia was 81.23%. Male literacy was 88.95% and female literacy was 72.78%.