Gorgawan - Mahnar, Vaishali

Gorgawan is a village situated in the Mahnar subdivision of Vaishali district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahnar and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Hajipur. Gorigama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gorgawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorgawan is 236121. The village covers a total geographical area of 280 hectares and falls under the 844506 pincode. Mahanar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Gorgawan

According to the 2011 Census, Gorgawan village had a total population of 2,720 people, including 1,325 males and 1,395 females, living in 437 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.82%, with male literacy at 75.58% and female literacy at 53.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 289.

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

Nearby Villages of Gorgawan

Gorgawan 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 Gorgawan

Gorgawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Basudeopur Chandail Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahanar to Gorgawan is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hajipur to Gorgawan 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 Gorgawan

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

Health Facilities in Gorgawan

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

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