Garhsisai - Vidyapati Nagar, Samastipur

Garhsisai is a village situated in the Vidyapati Nagar subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vidyapati Nagar and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Garhsisai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garhsisai is 236981. The village covers a total geographical area of 631 hectares and falls under the 848503 pincode. Dalsinghsarai is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Garhsisai

As per Census 2011, Garhsisai village has a total population of 12,088 people, consisting of 6,360 males and 5,728 females. The village has 2,544 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,185 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 6,005 literate and 6,083 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,845 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population12,0886,3605,728
Child Population (0–6 yrs)2,1851,1281,057
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,845955890
Scheduled Tribes (ST)532
Literate Population6,0053,6502,355
Illiterate Population6,0832,7103,373

Nearby Villages of Garhsisai

Garhsisai 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)
BiswaspurEast0.83 km
Chak BiswasNorth-East0.97 km
Alampur Chak SultanEast1.10 km
AlampurSouth-West1.51 km
DamdamaSouth-East2.12 km
NagargawanEast2.16 km
SemriSouth-West2.26 km
ManiarpurNorth-West2.47 km
MadhipurEast2.77 km
MathurapurNorth-East2.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Garhsisai

Garhsisai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Vidyapatidham, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dalsinghsarai to Garhsisai is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Garhsisai is about 36 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 Garhsisai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Garhsisai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Garhsisai

Where is Garhsisai located?

Garhsisai village is located in Vidyapati Nagar Subdivision, Samastipur district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Garhsisai?

Garhsisai is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Garhsisai?

The pincode of Garhsisai is 848503.

What is the population of Garhsisai?

Garhsisai has a total population of 12,088, including 6,360 males and 5,728 females.

How many households are there in Garhsisai?

There are 2,544 households in Garhsisai.

What is the literacy rate in Garhsisai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garhsisai is 49.68%. Male literacy is 57.39% and female literacy is 41.11%.