Gangauni - Mahishi, Saharsa

Gangauni is a village situated in the Mahishi subdivision of Saharsa district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahishi and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Saharsa. Sirwar Birwar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangauni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangauni is 226409. The village covers a total geographical area of 159 hectares and falls under the 852216 pincode. Saharsa is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Gangauni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Simri bakhtiarpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khagaria Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gangauni

As per Census 2011, Gangauni village has a total population of 1,219 people, consisting of 656 males and 563 females. The village has 228 households and a sex ratio of 858 females per 1,000 males. There are 225 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 542 literate and 677 illiterate residents. Additionally, 22 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gangauni are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gangauni

Gangauni 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 Gangauni

Gangauni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parminiya Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saharsa to Gangauni is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangauni

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

Health Facilities in Gangauni

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

FAQs about Gangauni