Gaura - Marhaura, Saran

Gaura is a village situated in the Marhaura subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Marhaura and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Gaura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaura is 233791. The village covers a total geographical area of 256 hectares and falls under the 841443 pincode. Marhaura is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Gaura

According to the 2011 Census, Gaura village had a total population of 7,154 people, including 3,741 males and 3,413 females, living in 955 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.66%, with male literacy at 76.08% and female literacy at 48.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,059, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaura

Gaura 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 Gaura

Gaura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tejpurwa Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Marhaura to Gaura is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Gaura is about 30 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 Gaura

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

Health Facilities in Gaura

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

FAQs about Gaura