Ghogkaria - Marauna, Supaul

Ghogkaria is a village situated in the Marauna subdivision of Supaul district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Marauna and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Supaul. Ghogharariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghogkaria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghogkaria is 221275. The village covers a total geographical area of 869.7 hectares and falls under the 847408 pincode. Supaul is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Ghogkaria

According to the 2011 Census, Ghogkaria village had a total population of 5,005 people, including 2,603 males and 2,402 females, living in 1,100 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.94%, with male literacy at 70.36% and female literacy at 44.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 694, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghogkaria

Ghogkaria 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 Ghogkaria

Ghogkaria is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ghogardiha, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Supaul to Ghogkaria is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghogkaria

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

Health Facilities in Ghogkaria

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

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