Gohpur - Maharajganj, Siwan

Gohpur is a village situated in the Maharajganj subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maharajganj and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Tewtha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gohpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gohpur is 231887. The village covers a total geographical area of 125 hectares and falls under the 841406 pincode. Maharajganj is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Gohpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gohpur village had a total population of 1,961 people, including 995 males and 966 females, living in 333 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.36%, with male literacy at 81.69% and female literacy at 55.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 114, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Gohpur

Gohpur 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 Gohpur

Gohpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Duraundha Jn, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maharajganj to Gohpur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siwan to Gohpur is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gohpur

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

Health Facilities in Gohpur

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

FAQs about Gohpur