Gurmia - Lalganj, Vaishali

Gurmia is a village situated in the Lalganj subdivision of Vaishali district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalganj and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Hajipur. Gurmiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurmia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurmia is 234820. The village covers a total geographical area of 549 hectares and falls under the 844121 pincode. Lalganj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Gurmia

As per Census 2011, Gurmia village has a total population of 9,441 people, consisting of 5,042 males and 4,399 females. The village has 1,570 households and a sex ratio of 872 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,596 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,403 literate and 4,038 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,395 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurmia

Gurmia 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 Gurmia

Gurmia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sarai, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lalganj to Gurmia is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hajipur to Gurmia is about 25 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 Gurmia

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

Health Facilities in Gurmia

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

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