Gandaman - Mashrakh, Saran

Gandaman is a village situated in the Mashrakh subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mashrakh and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Jajauli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandaman village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandaman is 232855. The village covers a total geographical area of 189 hectares and falls under the 841417 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Gandaman

According to the 2011 Census, Gandaman village had a total population of 2,687 people, including 1,382 males and 1,305 females, living in 432 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.70%, with male literacy at 70.03% and female literacy at 42.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 664, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandaman

Gandaman 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 Gandaman

Gandaman is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Masrakh, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Gandaman is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Gandaman is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandaman

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

Health Facilities in Gandaman

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

FAQs about Gandaman