Gotpa - Bikramganj, Rohtas

Gotpa is a village situated in the Bikramganj subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bikramganj and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Jonhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gotpa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gotpa is 251244. The village covers a total geographical area of 99 hectares and falls under the 802212 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Gotpa

According to the 2011 Census, Gotpa village had a total population of 1,800 people, including 925 males and 875 females, living in 283 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.07%, with male literacy at 90.73% and female literacy at 79.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 385.

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 Population1,800925875
Child Population (0–6 yrs)293148145
Scheduled Castes (SC)385201184
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,282705577
Illiterate Population518220298

Nearby Villages of Gotpa

Gotpa 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)
AtpaSouth-West0.73 km
HathilpurNorth-West0.78 km
LewajitWest1.17 km
KhalariyaSouth1.40 km
JaisariSouth1.53 km
JonhiNorth1.64 km
Jaisari EnglishEast1.77 km
KarakatEast1.86 km
GhusiaWest2.20 km
Kanda DihNorth-West2.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gotpa

Gotpa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ghusia Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Gotpa is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Gotpa is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gotpa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Gotpa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Gotpa

Where is Gotpa located?

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

What is the Gram Panchayat of Gotpa?

The Gram Panchayat of Gotpa is Jonhi.

What is the pincode of Gotpa?

The pincode of Gotpa is 802212.

What is the population of Gotpa?

Gotpa had a total population of 1,800, including 925 males and 875 females.

How many households are there in Gotpa?

Gotpa had 283 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gotpa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gotpa was 85.07%. Male literacy was 90.73% and female literacy was 79.04%.