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

As per Census 2011, Gohpur village has a total population of 1,961 people, consisting of 995 males and 966 females. The village has 333 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 330 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,115 literate and 846 illiterate residents. Additionally, 114 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 37 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,961995966
Child Population (0–6 yrs)330192138
Scheduled Castes (SC)1144866
Scheduled Tribes (ST)371522
Literate Population1,115656459
Illiterate Population846339507

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TeothaSouth-East1.24 km
BajrahiaNorth-West1.31 km
NautanNorth1.38 km
ManpurSouth1.51 km
TeghraEast1.68 km
SikandarpurNorth-East1.76 km
KarsautSouth-West1.78 km
MisrauliaNorth-West1.99 km
KalyanpurSouth-East2.07 km
PasiwarhWest2.47 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gohpur

Where is Gohpur located?

Gohpur village is located in Maharajganj Subdivision, Siwan district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gohpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Gohpur is Tewtha.

What is the pincode of Gohpur?

The pincode of Gohpur is 841406.

What is the population of Gohpur?

Gohpur has a total population of 1,961, including 995 males and 966 females.

How many households are there in Gohpur?

There are 333 households in Gohpur.

What is the literacy rate in Gohpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gohpur is 56.86%. Male literacy is 65.93% and female literacy is 47.52%.