Gamhirpur - Nautan, Siwan

Gamhirpur is a village situated in the Nautan subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nautan and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Gambhirpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gamhirpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gamhirpur is 231322. The village covers a total geographical area of 352 hectares and falls under the 841243 pincode. Mairwa is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gamhirpur

As per Census 2011, Gamhirpur village has a total population of 5,789 people, consisting of 2,834 males and 2,955 females. The village has 855 households and a sex ratio of 1,042 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,020 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,978 literate and 2,811 illiterate residents. Additionally, 276 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 461 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,7892,8342,955
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,020511509
Scheduled Castes (SC)276157119
Scheduled Tribes (ST)461208253
Literate Population2,9781,7171,261
Illiterate Population2,8111,1171,694

Nearby Villages of Gamhirpur

Gamhirpur 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)
BishambharpurEast1.36 km
MarachhiNorth-West1.40 km
ShikuaraWest1.68 km
GalimapurSouth-West1.74 km
MirzapurNorth-East1.98 km
HathaunjiSouth-East1.99 km
Atwa Karan Urf MahadewaNorth2.66 km
SagraWest2.68 km
Bara ShikuaraNorth-West2.74 km
HasuaSouth-East2.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gamhirpur

Gamhirpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Amlori Sarsar, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mairwa to Gamhirpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siwan to Gamhirpur is about 20 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 Gamhirpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Gamhirpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Gamhirpur

Where is Gamhirpur located?

Gamhirpur village is located in Nautan Subdivision, Siwan district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gamhirpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Gamhirpur is Gambhirpur.

What is the pincode of Gamhirpur?

The pincode of Gamhirpur is 841243.

What is the population of Gamhirpur?

Gamhirpur has a total population of 5,789, including 2,834 males and 2,955 females.

How many households are there in Gamhirpur?

There are 855 households in Gamhirpur.

What is the literacy rate in Gamhirpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gamhirpur is 51.44%. Male literacy is 60.59% and female literacy is 42.67%.