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Gausnagar Village

Gausnagar is an inhabited village in Kursakatta Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 221911, the Census 2011 record lists 2,040 people in 418 households and the reported area is 246 hectares. The local references include Harira Gram Panchayat, Kursakatta CD Block and the nearest town reference is Forbeganj at about 20 km.

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Quick answer: Gausnagar is a village in Kursakatta Block, Araria district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 221911 and 2,040 people in 418 households.
Village Code221911
Population2,040
Households418
Area246 hectares
Nearest TownForbeganj

Key Village Facts

Village
Gausnagar
Census Village Code
221911
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Araria
District Census Code
209
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kursakatta
Sub-district Census Code
01117
CD Block
Kursakatta
Gram Panchayat
Harira
Households
418
Population
2,040
Male Population
1,069
Female Population
971
Sex Ratio
908.33
Area
246 hectares
Area
2.46 sq km
Nearest Town
Forbeganj
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
854331
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Gausnagar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,040 people, 246 hectares of reported area and Forbeganj as the nearest town reference for Gausnagar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictAraria
CD BlockKursakatta
Gram PanchayatHarira
  • Gausnagar falls under Kursakatta Block in Araria district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 221911.
  • The record lists 2,040 people living in 418 households.
  • The reported village area is 246 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Forbeganj.
  • 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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density829.27 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.88 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share4.12%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share79%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gausnagar in the official administrative record. Census village code 221911, Harira Gram Panchayat and Kursakatta CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
209
Sub-district Census Code
01117
Village Census Code
221911
CD Block Code
0105
Gram Panchayat Code
0007
CD Block Name
Kursakatta
Gram Panchayat Name
Harira

Location and Distance

Forbeganj is the nearest town listed for Gausnagar, about 20 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
Kursakatta
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Araria
Distance from District Headquarter
47 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Forbeganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Forbeganj
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Forbeganj
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
246 hectares
Area
2.46 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,040 people in 418 households, with 1,069 male residents and 971 female residents. The average household size is 4.88, and SC share is 4.12% and ST share is 0% for Gausnagar. Population density works out to about 829.27 people per sq km.

Total Households
418
Total Population
2,040
Male Population
1,069
Female Population
971
Sex Ratio
908.33
Average Household Size
4.88
SC Population
84
SC Male Population
42
SC Female Population
42
SC Population Share
4.12
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gausnagar 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 Gausnagar 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
44.3 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gausnagar include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gausnagar 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.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gausnagar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 197.9 hectares and irrigated land is 156.4 hectares (79% 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
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
12.3 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
6.6 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
197.9
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
41.5 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
156.4
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
16.2 hectares
Waterfall Area In Hectares
65.2 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
30.7 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gausnagar

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.

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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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
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 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

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
State Bank of India ATM 854331 Araria Kursakatta Kursakatta Kursakanta Sbi Kursakanta Branch Kursakanta, Araria, Bihar, 854331

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 Gausnagar village located?

Gausnagar is in Kursakatta Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Gausnagar village in?

Gausnagar village is in Araria district.

Which state is Gausnagar village in?

Gausnagar village is in Bihar.

Which block is Gausnagar under?

Gausnagar comes under Kursakatta Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gausnagar?

The Census village code of Gausnagar is 221911.

Which Gram Panchayat is Gausnagar under?

Gausnagar is listed under Harira Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kursakatta.

What is the population of Gausnagar village?

The village record lists 2,040 people and 418 households for Gausnagar.

How many households are in Gausnagar village?

The village record lists 418 households for Gausnagar.

What is the male and female population of Gausnagar?

The record lists 1,069 male residents and 971 female residents for Gausnagar.

What is the sex ratio of Gausnagar village?

The sex ratio of Gausnagar is 908.33 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gausnagar village?

The reported geographical area of Gausnagar is 246 hectares.

What is the population density of Gausnagar village?

The approximate population density of Gausnagar is 829.27 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gausnagar?

The nearest town listed for Gausnagar is Forbeganj, about 20 km away.

How far is Gausnagar from the district headquarters?

Gausnagar is about 47 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gausnagar from the sub-district headquarters?

Gausnagar is about 12 km from Kursakatta, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gausnagar?

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

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

For Gausnagar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 197.9 hectares and irrigated land is 156.4 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gausnagar. These records include 1 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.