Where is Ghiwba village located?
Ghiwba is in Forbesganj Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Ghiwba Village
Ghiwba is an inhabited village in Forbesganj Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 221643, the Census 2011 record lists 3,225 people in 562 households and the reported area is 362 hectares. The local references include Parwaha Gram Panchayat, Forbesganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Farbisganj at about 16 km.
Ghiwba is a village in Forbesganj Block, Araria district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 221643 and 3,225 people in 562 households.
Village Code221643
Population3,225
Households562
Area362 hectares
Nearest TownFarbisganj
Detailed village profile
Ghiwba at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,225 people, 362 hectares of reported area and Farbisganj as the nearest town reference for Ghiwba, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Ghiwba falls under Forbesganj Block in Araria district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 221643.
- The record lists 3,225 people living in 562 households.
- The reported village area is 362 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Farbisganj.
- 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
- Ghiwba
- Census Village Code
- 221643
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Araria
- District Census Code
- 209
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Forbesganj
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01113
- CD Block
- Forbesganj
- Gram Panchayat
- Parwaha
- Households
- 562
- Population
- 3,225
- Male Population
- 1,681
- Female Population
- 1,544
- Sex Ratio
- 918.5
- Area
- 362 hectares
- Area
- 3.62 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Farbisganj
- Nearest Town Distance
- 16 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 854318
- 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
890.88 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.74 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
38.57%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0.22%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
57.9%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Ghiwba in the official administrative record. Census village code 221643, Parwaha Gram Panchayat and Forbesganj CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 209
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01113
- Village Census Code
- 221643
- CD Block Code
- 0101
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0023
- CD Block Name
- Forbesganj
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Parwaha
Location and Distance
Farbisganj is the nearest town listed for Ghiwba, about 16 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 47 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Forbesganj
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 16 km
- District Headquarter
- Araria
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 47 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Farbisganj
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 16 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Farbisganj
- Distance within State/UT
- 16 km
- Nearest Town
- Farbisganj
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 16 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 362 hectares
- Area
- 3.62 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,225 people in 562 households, with 1,681 male residents and 1,544 female residents. The average household size is 5.74, and SC share is 38.57% and ST share is 0.22% for Ghiwba. Population density works out to about 890.88 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 562
- Total Population
- 3,225
- Male Population
- 1,681
- Female Population
- 1,544
- Sex Ratio
- 918.5
- Average Household Size
- 5.74
- SC Population
- 1,244
- SC Male Population
- 650
- SC Female Population
- 594
- SC Population Share
- 38.57
- ST Population
- 7
- ST Male Population
- 4
- ST Female Population
- 3
- ST Population Share
- 0.22
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Ghiwba list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 2 private middle schools and 1 government secondary 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
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Private Middle School
- Available
- Private Middle School Count
- 2
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Ghiwba. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 6
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 4
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ghiwba include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump 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
- 121.8 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Ghiwba include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- National Highway
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Ghiwba 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.
- ATM
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Ghiwba is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 6 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
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Ghiwba show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 332.8 hectares and irrigated land is 192.6 hectares (57.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 29.2
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 332.8
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 140.2 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 192.6
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 70.8 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- 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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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Ghiwba
The village source reports ATM availability in the village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below add local banking service context.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
- Village ATM Status
- Available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- Inside village
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 29
- Banks in Matched Records
- 14
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 20 | 69% |
| CRM | 9 | 31% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 10 | 34% |
| Bank of Baroda | 3 | 10% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 2 | 6.9% |
| Bank of India | 2 | 6.9% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 2 | 6.9% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 854318 | Araria | Forbesganj | Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) | Araria- Bihar Shop No-9, Ward No-9, Beside Bhola Pakode Wala, Thana Road, Patel Chowk, P. O+p.s- Forbesganj, Dist.-, Ar… |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854318 | Araria | Forbesganj | Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) | Hospital Rd, Near Jyoti Cinema, Forbesganj, Araria, Bihar, 854318 |
| Bank of India | ATM | 854318 | Araria | Forbesganj | Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) | Forbisganj. Dist Arariya, Bihar Nr Cbi Bank Chhuapatti Forbisganj, Sk Road Chhuapatti, Araria, Bihar, 854318 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | ATM | 854318 | Araria | Forbesganj | Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) | Forbesganj, Dist. - Araria, Bihar Netaji Market, Jogbani Road, Shubash Chowk, Araria, Bihar, 854318 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 854318 | Araria | Forbesganj | Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) | Subash Chowk, Jogbani Road Netaji Market Forbesganj, Araria, Bihar, 854318 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 854318 | Araria | Forbesganj | Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) | Forbesganj P. B. No.22, Shamaliakunja Road, Forbesganj-854318, Araria, Bihar, 854318 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 854318 | Araria | Forbesganj | Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) | Opp Old Sbi, Ward No-5, Forbesganj, Bihar Hdfc Bank Ltd. Post Office Chowk, Araria, Bihar, 854318 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854318 | Araria | Forbesganj | Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) | Forbesganj Railway Station Forbesganj Railway St, Araria, Bihar, 854318 |
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
Which district is Ghiwba village in?
Ghiwba village is in Araria district.
Which state is Ghiwba village in?
Ghiwba village is in Bihar.
Which block is Ghiwba under?
Ghiwba comes under Forbesganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Ghiwba?
The Census village code of Ghiwba is 221643.
Which Gram Panchayat is Ghiwba under?
Ghiwba is listed under Parwaha Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Forbesganj.
What is the population of Ghiwba village?
The village record lists 3,225 people and 562 households for Ghiwba.
How many households are in Ghiwba village?
The village record lists 562 households for Ghiwba.
What is the male and female population of Ghiwba?
The record lists 1,681 male residents and 1,544 female residents for Ghiwba.
What is the sex ratio of Ghiwba village?
The sex ratio of Ghiwba is 918.5 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Ghiwba village?
The reported geographical area of Ghiwba is 362 hectares.
What is the population density of Ghiwba village?
The approximate population density of Ghiwba is 890.88 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Ghiwba?
The nearest town listed for Ghiwba is Farbisganj, about 16 km away.
How far is Ghiwba from the district headquarters?
Ghiwba is about 47 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Ghiwba from the sub-district headquarters?
Ghiwba is about 16 km from Forbesganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Ghiwba?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 2 private middle schools and 1 government secondary school for Ghiwba.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Ghiwba?
For Ghiwba, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 332.8 hectares and irrigated land is 192.6 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Ghiwba?
The page shows 29 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Ghiwba. These records include 14 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.