Gachhai - Karakat, Rohtas

Gachhai is a village situated in the Karakat subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karakat and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Amartha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gachhai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gachhai is 251285. The village covers a total geographical area of 159 hectares and falls under the 821112 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Gachhai

According to the 2011 Census, Gachhai village had a total population of 1,379 people, including 715 males and 664 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.05%, with male literacy at 82.86% and female literacy at 54.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 326, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Gachhai

Gachhai 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 Gachhai

Gachhai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bairi Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Gachhai is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Gachhai 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 Gachhai

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

Health Facilities in Gachhai

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

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