Garauna - Dariapur, Saran

Garauna is a village situated in the Dariapur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dariapur and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Dariapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garauna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garauna is 234268. The village covers a total geographical area of 169 hectares and falls under the 841221 pincode. Dighwara is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Garauna

According to the 2011 Census, Garauna village had a total population of 1,209 people, including 626 males and 583 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.91%, with male literacy at 47.50% and female literacy at 29.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49.

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

Nearby Villages of Garauna

Garauna 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 Garauna

Garauna is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sitalpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dighwara to Garauna is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Garauna is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garauna

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

Health Facilities in Garauna

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

FAQs about Garauna