Gunrajpur - Ishupur, Saran

Gunrajpur is a village situated in the Ishupur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ishupur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Jaithar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gunrajpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunrajpur is 233065. The village covers a total geographical area of 165 hectares and falls under the 841411 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Gunrajpur

As per Census 2011, Gunrajpur village has a total population of 1,497 people, consisting of 754 males and 743 females. The village has 216 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 265 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 859 literate and 638 illiterate residents. Additionally, 69 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,497754743
Child Population (0–6 yrs)265150115
Scheduled Castes (SC)694128
Literate Population859494365
Illiterate Population638260378

Nearby Villages of Gunrajpur

Gunrajpur 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)
ParsaSouth-East1.24 km
JaitharNorth-West1.25 km
ChhapiaNorth-East1.70 km
DhamaSouth1.81 km
BajrahiaSouth-West1.86 km
Hanuman GanjWest2.57 km
ChaharpuraSouth-West2.72 km
AmardahSouth2.84 km
KerwaSouth-East2.88 km
SanrhwaraSouth-West3.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gunrajpur

Gunrajpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gunrajpur Dhama, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Gunrajpur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Gunrajpur is about 40 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 Gunrajpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Gunrajpur

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

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

FAQs about Gunrajpur

Where is Gunrajpur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Gunrajpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Gunrajpur is Jaithar.

What is the pincode of Gunrajpur?

The pincode of Gunrajpur is 841411.

What is the population of Gunrajpur?

Gunrajpur has a total population of 1,497, including 754 males and 743 females.

How many households are there in Gunrajpur?

There are 216 households in Gunrajpur.

What is the literacy rate in Gunrajpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gunrajpur is 57.38%. Male literacy is 65.52% and female literacy is 49.13%.