Gorhna - Mashrakh, Saran

Gorhna is a village situated in the Mashrakh subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mashrakh and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Sonauli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gorhna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorhna is 232869. The village covers a total geographical area of 98 hectares and falls under the 841418 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Gorhna

According to the 2011 Census, Gorhna village had a total population of 2,312 people, including 1,198 males and 1,114 females, living in 352 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.16%, with male literacy at 75.39% and female literacy at 50.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 79.

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

Nearby Villages of Gorhna

Gorhna 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 Gorhna

Gorhna 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 46.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Gorhna is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Gorhna 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 Gorhna

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

Health Facilities in Gorhna

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

FAQs about Gorhna