Ghaziapur - Ekma, Saran

Ghaziapur is a village situated in the Ekma subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ekma and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Eksar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghaziapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghaziapur is 233313. The village covers a total geographical area of 127 hectares and falls under the 841220 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Ghaziapur

According to the 2011 Census, Ghaziapur village had a total population of 2,573 people, including 1,354 males and 1,219 females, living in 354 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.59%, with male literacy at 74.64% and female literacy at 55.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 278, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 132.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,5731,3541,219
Child Population (0–6 yrs)463246217
Scheduled Castes (SC)278147131
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1327656
Literate Population1,384827557
Illiterate Population1,189527662

Nearby Villages of Ghaziapur

Ghaziapur 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)
BhodsaNorth1.07 km
Tola Doman RaiWest1.07 km
Langra TolaWest1.15 km
PachuaEast1.58 km
Nagra BasantpurWest1.84 km
TarwaniaSouth-West1.90 km
NagraWest2.26 km
EksarNorth-West2.39 km
Phuchti KhurdNorth-East2.49 km
SahdauliNorth-West2.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghaziapur

Ghaziapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mahendranath, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Ghaziapur is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Ghaziapur is about 35 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 Ghaziapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Ghaziapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ghaziapur

Where is Ghaziapur located?

Ghaziapur village is located in Ekma Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghaziapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghaziapur is Eksar.

What is the pincode of Ghaziapur?

The pincode of Ghaziapur is 841220.

What is the population of Ghaziapur?

Ghaziapur had a total population of 2,573, including 1,354 males and 1,219 females.

How many households are there in Ghaziapur?

Ghaziapur had 354 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ghaziapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghaziapur was 65.59%. Male literacy was 74.64% and female literacy was 55.59%.