Gangajal - Sonepur, Saran

Gangajal is a village situated in the Sonepur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonepur and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Gangajal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangajal is 234558. The village covers a total geographical area of 523 hectares and falls under the 841101 pincode. Sonepur is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Gangajal

According to the 2011 Census, Gangajal village had a total population of 2,867 people, including 1,487 males and 1,380 females, living in 530 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.33%, with male literacy at 82.49% and female literacy at 65.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 138.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangajal

Gangajal 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 Gangajal

Gangajal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Parmanandpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonepur to Gangajal is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Gangajal is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangajal

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

Health Facilities in Gangajal

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

FAQs about Gangajal