Ghiwahi - Shivaji Nagar, Samastipur

Ghiwahi is a village situated in the Shivaji Nagar subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shivaji Nagar and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Ghiwahi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghiwahi is 236419. The village covers a total geographical area of 324 hectares and falls under the 848209 pincode. Rosera is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Ghiwahi

As per Census 2011, Ghiwahi village has a total population of 6,332 people, consisting of 3,332 males and 3,000 females. The village has 1,245 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,258 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,540 literate and 3,792 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,058 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghiwahi

Ghiwahi 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 Ghiwahi

Ghiwahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mabbi Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rosera to Ghiwahi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Ghiwahi is about 32 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 Ghiwahi

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

Health Facilities in Ghiwahi

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

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