Indian Village Directory

Ghurna Village

Ghurna is an inhabited village in Narpatganj Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 221483, the Census 2011 record lists 4,950 people in 1,045 households and the reported area is 562 hectares. The local references include Babuan, Pathraha Gram Panchayat, Narpatganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Forbesganj at about 30 km.

In short:

Ghurna is a village in Narpatganj Block, Araria district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 221483 and 4,950 people in 1,045 households.

Village Code221483
Population4,950
Households1,045
Area562 hectares
Nearest TownForbesganj

Detailed village profile

Ghurna at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 4,950 people, 562 hectares of reported area and Forbesganj as the nearest town reference for Ghurna, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Araria
Block Narpatganj
CD Block Narpatganj
Gram Panchayat Babuan, Pathraha
  • Ghurna falls under Narpatganj Block in Araria district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 221483.
  • The record lists 4,950 people living in 1,045 households.
  • The reported village area is 562 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

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
Ghurna
Census Village Code
221483
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Araria
District Census Code
209
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Narpatganj
Sub-district Census Code
01112
CD Block
Narpatganj
Gram Panchayat
Babuan, Pathraha
Households
1,045
Population
4,950
Male Population
2,560
Female Population
2,390
Sex Ratio
933.59
Area
562 hectares
Area
5.62 sq km
Nearest Town
Forbesganj
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
854336
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 880.78 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.74 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 15.88% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.02% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 70.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ghurna in the official administrative record. Census village code 221483, Babuan, Pathraha Gram Panchayat and Narpatganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
209
Sub-district Census Code
01112
Village Census Code
221483
CD Block Code
0100
Gram Panchayat Code
00190012
CD Block Name
Narpatganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Babuan, Pathraha

Location and Distance

Forbesganj is the nearest town listed for Ghurna, about 30 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 60 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Narpatganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
26 km
District Headquarter
Araria
Distance from District Headquarter
60 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Forbesganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Forbesganj
Distance within State/UT
30 km
Nearest Town
Forbesganj
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
562 hectares
Area
5.62 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 4,950 people in 1,045 households, with 2,560 male residents and 2,390 female residents. The average household size is 4.74, and SC share is 15.88% and ST share is 0.02% for Ghurna. Population density works out to about 880.78 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,045
Total Population
4,950
Male Population
2,560
Female Population
2,390
Sex Ratio
933.59
Average Household Size
4.74
SC Population
786
SC Male Population
411
SC Female Population
375
SC Population Share
15.88
ST Population
1
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.02
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Ghurna list 3 government primary schools, 1 private primary school 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
3
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Ghurna include black-topped road access, all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Railway Station
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Ghurna 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
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Ghurna is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 8 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
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Ghurna show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Rice Mills, net sown area is 451.4 hectares and irrigated land is 316.4 hectares (70.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Rice Mills
Forest Area In Hectares
17.8 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
55.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
3.5 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
28.3 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
451.4
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
135 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
316.4
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
316.4 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
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Ghurna

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
5
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
3

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 5 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of Baroda 2 40%
Central Bank of India 1 20%
State Bank of India 1 20%
Uco Bank 1 20%

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 854335 Araria Narpatganj Madhura Narpatganj Bank of Baroda Narpatganj, Araria, Bihar, 854335
Central Bank of India ATM 834335 Araria Narpatganj Madhura Araria Narpatganj, Araria, Bihar, 834335
Uco Bank ATM 854311 Araria Narpatganj Manikpur Bihar Uco Bank Manikpur Po:-R. T. Mohan. Dt:araria, Araria, Bihar, 854311
State Bank of India ATM 854335 Araria Narpatganj Ghurna Ghurna Bazar Achaira, Bihar Ghurna Bazar Achaira, Bihar, Araria, Bihar, 854335
Bank of Baroda ATM 854335 Araria Narpatganj Gokhulpur Gokhulpur Main Road Narpatganj, Araria, Bihar, 854335

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 Ghurna village located?

Ghurna is in Narpatganj Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Ghurna village in?

Ghurna village is in Araria district.

Which state is Ghurna village in?

Ghurna village is in Bihar.

Which block is Ghurna under?

Ghurna comes under Narpatganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Ghurna?

The Census village code of Ghurna is 221483.

Which Gram Panchayat is Ghurna under?

Ghurna is listed under Babuan, Pathraha Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Narpatganj.

What is the population of Ghurna village?

The village record lists 4,950 people and 1,045 households for Ghurna.

How many households are in Ghurna village?

The village record lists 1,045 households for Ghurna.

What is the male and female population of Ghurna?

The record lists 2,560 male residents and 2,390 female residents for Ghurna.

What is the sex ratio of Ghurna village?

The sex ratio of Ghurna is 933.59 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ghurna village?

The reported geographical area of Ghurna is 562 hectares.

What is the population density of Ghurna village?

The approximate population density of Ghurna is 880.78 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ghurna?

The nearest town listed for Ghurna is Forbesganj, about 30 km away.

How far is Ghurna from the district headquarters?

Ghurna is about 60 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ghurna from the sub-district headquarters?

Ghurna is about 26 km from Narpatganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Ghurna?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 1 private primary school and 1 government middle school for Ghurna.

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

For Ghurna, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Rice Mills, net sown area is 451.4 hectares and irrigated land is 316.4 hectares.

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

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Ghurna. These records include 4 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.