Indian Village Directory

Gamharia Village

Gamharia is an inhabited village in Bhargama Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 221662, the Census 2011 record lists 3,577 people in 679 households and the reported area is 410 hectares. The local references include Gamharia Gram Panchayat, Bhargama CD Block and the nearest town reference is Forbesganj at about 45 km.

In short:

Gamharia is a village in Bhargama Block, Araria district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 221662 and 3,577 people in 679 households.

Village Code221662
Population3,577
Households679
Area410 hectares
Nearest TownForbesganj

Detailed village profile

Gamharia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,577 people, 410 hectares of reported area and Forbesganj as the nearest town reference for Gamharia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Araria
Block Bhargama
CD Block Bhargama
Gram Panchayat Gamharia
  • Gamharia falls under Bhargama Block in Araria district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 221662.
  • The record lists 3,577 people living in 679 households.
  • The reported village area is 410 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Forbesganj.
  • 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

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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
Gamharia
Census Village Code
221662
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Araria
District Census Code
209
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bhargama
Sub-district Census Code
01114
CD Block
Bhargama
Gram Panchayat
Gamharia
Households
679
Population
3,577
Male Population
1,893
Female Population
1,684
Sex Ratio
889.59
Area
410 hectares
Area
4.1 sq km
Nearest Town
Forbesganj
Nearest Town Distance
45 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
854334
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 872.44 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.27 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 36.85% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 23.04% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 74% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gamharia in the official administrative record. Census village code 221662, Gamharia Gram Panchayat and Bhargama CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
209
Sub-district Census Code
01114
Village Census Code
221662
CD Block Code
0102
Gram Panchayat Code
0019
CD Block Name
Bhargama
Gram Panchayat Name
Gamharia

Location and Distance

Forbesganj is the nearest town listed for Gamharia, about 45 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 48 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bhargama
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Araria
Distance from District Headquarter
48 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Forbesganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
45 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Forbesganj
Distance within State/UT
45 km
Nearest Town
Forbesganj
Distance from Nearest Town
45 km
Total Geographical Area
410 hectares
Area
4.1 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,577 people in 679 households, with 1,893 male residents and 1,684 female residents. The average household size is 5.27, and SC share is 36.85% and ST share is 23.04% for Gamharia. Population density works out to about 872.44 people per sq km.

Total Households
679
Total Population
3,577
Male Population
1,893
Female Population
1,684
Sex Ratio
889.59
Average Household Size
5.27
SC Population
1,318
SC Male Population
710
SC Female Population
608
SC Population Share
36.85
ST Population
824
ST Male Population
445
ST Female Population
379
ST Population Share
23.04
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gamharia list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle 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
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gamharia include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
184.24 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gamharia include 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.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gamharia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 386.77 hectares and irrigated land is 286.3 hectares (74% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
23.23 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
386.77
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
100.47 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
286.3
Canals Area In Hectares
102.06 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Nutritional Centres Others
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 Gamharia

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of Baroda 2 67%
State Bank of India 1 33%

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
Bank of Baroda ATM 854334 Araria Bhargama Sirsia Kalan Block Bhargama VILL Sirsia, Araria, Bihar, 854334
State Bank of India ATM 854334 Araria Bhargama Barhmotar Chakla At, P.O. Bhargama P.S. Bhargama Distt: Araria( Bihar) At, P.O. Bhargama Distt: Araria( Bihar), Araria, Bi…
Bank of Baroda ATM 854334 Araria Bhargama Raghunath Pur Raghunathpur, 854334 Via Maryganj, Araria, Bihar, 854334

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 Gamharia village located?

Gamharia is in Bhargama Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Gamharia village in?

Gamharia village is in Araria district.

Which state is Gamharia village in?

Gamharia village is in Bihar.

Which block is Gamharia under?

Gamharia comes under Bhargama Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gamharia?

The Census village code of Gamharia is 221662.

Which Gram Panchayat is Gamharia under?

Gamharia is listed under Gamharia Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bhargama.

What is the population of Gamharia village?

The village record lists 3,577 people and 679 households for Gamharia.

How many households are in Gamharia village?

The village record lists 679 households for Gamharia.

What is the male and female population of Gamharia?

The record lists 1,893 male residents and 1,684 female residents for Gamharia.

What is the sex ratio of Gamharia village?

The sex ratio of Gamharia is 889.59 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gamharia village?

The reported geographical area of Gamharia is 410 hectares.

What is the population density of Gamharia village?

The approximate population density of Gamharia is 872.44 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gamharia?

The nearest town listed for Gamharia is Forbesganj, about 45 km away.

How far is Gamharia from the district headquarters?

Gamharia is about 48 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gamharia from the sub-district headquarters?

Gamharia is about 18 km from Bhargama, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gamharia?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Gamharia.

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

For Gamharia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 386.77 hectares and irrigated land is 286.3 hectares.

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

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gamharia. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

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.