Gaundri - Taraiya, Saran

Gaundri is a village situated in the Taraiya subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Taraiya and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Saraiya Ratnakar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaundri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaundri is 232985. The village covers a total geographical area of 240.4 hectares and falls under the 841424 pincode. Marhaura is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Gaundri

As per Census 2011, Gaundri village has a total population of 2,670 people, consisting of 1,303 males and 1,367 females. The village has 404 households and a sex ratio of 1,049 females per 1,000 males. There are 467 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,352 literate and 1,318 illiterate residents. Additionally, 276 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaundri

Gaundri 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 Gaundri

Gaundri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Agauthar Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Marhaura to Gaundri is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Gaundri is about 32 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 Gaundri

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

Health Facilities in Gaundri

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

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