Gheghta - Chapra, Saran

Gheghta is a village situated in the Chapra subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chapra and around 6 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Sherpur Gheghata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gheghta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gheghta is 233619. The village covers a total geographical area of 272 hectares and falls under the 841302 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gheghta

As per Census 2011, Gheghta village has a total population of 4,514 people, consisting of 2,400 males and 2,114 females. The village has 691 households and a sex ratio of 880 females per 1,000 males. There are 883 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,212 literate and 2,302 illiterate residents. Additionally, 573 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gheghta

Gheghta 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 Gheghta

Public transport in the Gheghta is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Goldinganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Gheghta is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Gheghta is about 6 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gheghta

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

Health Facilities in Gheghta

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

FAQs about Gheghta