Indian Village Directory

Gahekhanda Village

Gahekhanda is an inhabited village in Barnagar (Pt) Sub-district of Baksa district, Assam. Its Census village code is 304180, the Census 2011 record lists 1,313 people in 271 households and the reported area is 230.62 hectares. The local references include Gobardhana (Part) CD Block and the nearest town reference is Howly at about 1.5 km.

In short:

Gahekhanda is a village in Barnagar (Pt) Sub-district, Baksa district, Assam, India. The available record shows Census village code 304180 and 1,313 people in 271 households.

Village Code304180
Population1,313
Households271
Area230.62 hectares
Nearest TownHowly

Detailed village profile

Gahekhanda at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,313 people, 230.62 hectares of reported area and Howly as the nearest town reference for Gahekhanda, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Assam
District Baksa
Sub-district Barnagar (Pt)
CD Block Gobardhana (Part)
  • Gahekhanda falls under Barnagar (Pt) Sub-district in Baksa district, Assam.
  • The Census village code is 304180.
  • The record lists 1,313 people living in 271 households.
  • The reported village area is 230.62 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Howly.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Gahekhanda
Census Village Code
304180
State
Assam
State Census Code
18
District
Baksa
District Census Code
324
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Barnagar (Pt)
Sub-district Census Code
02018
CD Block
Gobardhana (Part)
Households
271
Population
1,313
Male Population
666
Female Population
647
Sex Ratio
971.47
Area
230.62 hectares
Area
2.31 sq km
Nearest Town
Howly
Nearest Town Distance
1.5 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
781316
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 569.33 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.85 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 1.22% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 42.19% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gahekhanda in the official administrative record. Census village code 304180 and Gobardhana (Part) CD Block.

State Census Code
18
District Census Code
324
Sub-district Census Code
02018
Village Census Code
304180
CD Block Code
0028
CD Block Name
Gobardhana (Part)

Location and Distance

Howly is the nearest town listed for Gahekhanda, about 1.5 km away. Mushalpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Barnagar of Barpeta District
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
130 km
District Headquarter
Mushalpur
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Howli (Tc)
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
2.5 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Assam
Nearest Town
Howly
Distance from Nearest Town
1.5 km
Total Geographical Area
230.62 hectares
Area
2.31 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,313 people in 271 households, with 666 male residents and 647 female residents. The average household size is 4.85, and SC share is 1.22% and ST share is 42.19% for Gahekhanda. Population density works out to about 569.33 people per sq km.

Total Households
271
Total Population
1,313
Male Population
666
Female Population
647
Sex Ratio
971.47
Average Household Size
4.85
SC Population
16
SC Male Population
8
SC Female Population
8
SC Population Share
1.22
ST Population
554
ST Male Population
294
ST Female Population
260
ST Population Share
42.19
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gahekhanda list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Gahekhanda. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
4
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
3
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gahekhanda include hand pump water and treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gahekhanda include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gahekhanda include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gahekhanda is reported as 13 hours per day in summer and 18 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
13 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gahekhanda show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and net sown area is 151.62 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
23.83
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
0.92 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
36.22 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
13.63 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.7 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.6 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
151.62
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
151.62 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gahekhanda

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
13
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 11 85%
CRM 2 15%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 9 69%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 2 15%
Uco Bank 1 7.7%
ICICI Bank Limited 1 7.7%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 781316 Barpeta Barnagar (Pt) Barpeta Road (Mb) 0 Howlytown, Wardno1, P. O. Howly, Barpeta, Assam, 781316
State Bank of India ATM 781316 Barpeta Barpeta Howli (Tc) Howli 10 Bn Crpf Head Quarter Howly, Barpeta, Assam, 781316
Uco Bank ATM 781316 Barpeta Barpeta Howli (Tc) Assam Uco Bank Howli Branch Town-Howli Po Howli Dist Barpeta, Barpeta, Assam, 781316
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 781316 Barpeta Barpeta Howli (Tc) Near Hb Guest House, Howly, Assam Hdfc Bank Ltd. Ground Floor, Nh 31, Barpeta, Assam, 781316
State Bank of India ATM 781316 Barpeta Barpeta Howli (Tc) Howly Bazar Howly Bazar, Barpeta, Assam, 781316
State Bank of India ATM 781316 Barpeta Barpeta Howli (Tc) Howly Howly Ward No. 4, Barpeta, Assam, 781316
State Bank of India ATM 781316 Barpeta Barpeta Howli (Tc) Howly Agricultural Development Branch, Howly/-781316, Barpeta, Assam, 781316
State Bank of India ATM 781316 Barpeta Barpeta Howli (Tc) Moutupuri Near Hpcl Petrol Pump, Barpeta, Assam, 781316

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gahekhanda village located?

Gahekhanda is in Barnagar (Pt) Sub-district of Baksa district in Assam, India.

Which district is Gahekhanda village in?

Gahekhanda village is in Baksa district.

Which state is Gahekhanda village in?

Gahekhanda village is in Assam.

Which sub-district is Gahekhanda under?

Gahekhanda comes under Barnagar (Pt) Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gahekhanda?

The Census village code of Gahekhanda is 304180.

What is the population of Gahekhanda village?

The village record lists 1,313 people and 271 households for Gahekhanda.

How many households are in Gahekhanda village?

The village record lists 271 households for Gahekhanda.

What is the male and female population of Gahekhanda?

The record lists 666 male residents and 647 female residents for Gahekhanda.

What is the sex ratio of Gahekhanda village?

The sex ratio of Gahekhanda is 971.47 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gahekhanda village?

The reported geographical area of Gahekhanda is 230.62 hectares.

What is the population density of Gahekhanda village?

The approximate population density of Gahekhanda is 569.33 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gahekhanda?

The nearest town listed for Gahekhanda is Howly, about 1.5 km away.

How far is Gahekhanda from the district headquarters?

Gahekhanda is about 50 km from Mushalpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gahekhanda from the sub-district headquarters?

Gahekhanda is about 130 km from Barnagar of Barpeta District, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gahekhanda?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Gahekhanda.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Gahekhanda?

For Gahekhanda, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and net sown area is 151.62 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gahekhanda?

The page shows 13 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gahekhanda. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Gahekhanda.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.