Ghauspur - Jandaha, Vaishali
Ghauspur is a village situated in the Jandaha subdivision of Vaishali district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jandaha and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Hajipur. Sohrathi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghauspur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghauspur is 235476. The village covers a total geographical area of 60 hectares and falls under the 844505 pincode. Samastipur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Ghauspur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manhar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hajipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Ghauspur
As per Census 2011, Ghauspur village has a total population of 1,499 people, consisting of 824 males and 675 females. The village has 263 households and a sex ratio of 819 females per 1,000 males. There are 262 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 727 literate and 772 illiterate residents. Additionally, 148 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ghauspur are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,499 | 824 | 675 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 262 | 156 | 106 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 148 | 76 | 72 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | - |
| Literate Population | 727 | 470 | 257 |
| Illiterate Population | 772 | 354 | 418 |
Nearby Villages of Ghauspur
Ghauspur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Ghauspur
Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Ghauspur. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Ghauspur.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Samastipur to Ghauspur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hajipur to Ghauspur is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Ghauspur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ghauspur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Ghauspur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ghauspur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Ghauspur
Where is Ghauspur located?
Ghauspur village is located in Jandaha Subdivision, Vaishali district, Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ghauspur?
The Gram Panchayat of Ghauspur is Sohrathi.
What is the pincode of Ghauspur?
The pincode of Ghauspur is 844505.
What is the population of Ghauspur?
Ghauspur has a total population of 1,499, including 824 males and 675 females.
How many households are there in Ghauspur?
There are 263 households in Ghauspur.
What is the literacy rate in Ghauspur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghauspur is 48.50%. Male literacy is 57.04% and female literacy is 38.07%.