Gurgawan - Parsa, Saran

Gurgawan is a village situated in the Parsa subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Parsa and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Anyay serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurgawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurgawan is 234111. The village covers a total geographical area of 78.55 hectares and falls under the 841219 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Gurgawan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Parsa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Saran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gurgawan

As per Census 2011, Gurgawan village has a total population of 836 people, consisting of 432 males and 404 females. The village has 144 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 124 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 419 literate and 417 illiterate residents. Additionally, 295 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurgawan

Gurgawan 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 Gurgawan

Gurgawan 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 Sitalpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Gurgawan is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Gurgawan 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 Gurgawan

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

Health Facilities in Gurgawan

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

FAQs about Gurgawan