Goha - Ishupur, Saran

Goha is a village situated in the Ishupur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ishupur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Aatanagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goha is 233069. The village covers a total geographical area of 85 hectares and falls under the 841411 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Goha

According to the 2011 Census, Goha village had a total population of 1,403 people, including 729 males and 674 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.91%, with male literacy at 65.55% and female literacy at 42.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 216.

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 Population1,403729674
Child Population (0–6 yrs)277160117
Scheduled Castes (SC)21611799
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population607373234
Illiterate Population796356440

Nearby Villages of Goha

Goha 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)
GangoiSouth0.89 km
KusaharWest0.93 km
KauriaNorth-East0.94 km
AmardahNorth-West1.50 km
SatasiSouth-West1.58 km
ChakahanEast1.74 km
ChanpurwaSouth-West1.79 km
AtanagarWest2.03 km
NagrajWest2.22 km
NawadaSouth2.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Goha

Goha 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 Sham Kauria, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Goha is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Goha is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goha

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

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

Health Facilities in Goha

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

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

FAQs about Goha

Where is Goha located?

Goha village is located in Ishupur Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Goha?

The Gram Panchayat of Goha is Aatanagar.

What is the pincode of Goha?

The pincode of Goha is 841411.

What is the population of Goha?

Goha had a total population of 1,403, including 729 males and 674 females.

How many households are there in Goha?

Goha had 210 households.

What is the literacy rate in Goha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Goha was 53.91%. Male literacy was 65.55% and female literacy was 42.01%.