Gangsara - Sarairanjan, Samastipur

Gangsara is a village situated in the Sarairanjan subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sarairanjan and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Gangsara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangsara is 236963. The village covers a total geographical area of 394.4 hectares and falls under the 848505 pincode. Samsatipur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Gangsara

According to the 2011 Census, Gangsara village had a total population of 6,868 people, including 3,508 males and 3,360 females, living in 1,391 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.01%, with male literacy at 73.77% and female literacy at 51.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,235.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangsara

Gangsara 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 Gangsara

Gangsara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rajajan Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Samsatipur to Gangsara is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Gangsara is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangsara

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

Health Facilities in Gangsara

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

FAQs about Gangsara