Where is Gidhwas village located?
Gidhwas is in Raniganj Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Gidhwas Village
Gidhwas is an inhabited village in Raniganj Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 221767, the Census 2011 record lists 3,793 people in 802 households and the reported area is 280 hectares. The local references include Kharhat Gram Panchayat, Raniganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Araria at about 15 km.
Village Code221767
Population3,793
Households802
Area280 hectares
Nearest TownAraria
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Gidhwas
- Census Village Code
- 221767
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Araria
- District Census Code
- 209
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Raniganj
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01115
- CD Block
- Raniganj
- Gram Panchayat
- Kharhat
- Households
- 802
- Population
- 3,793
- Male Population
- 1,929
- Female Population
- 1,864
- Sex Ratio
- 966.3
- Area
- 280 hectares
- Area
- 2.8 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Araria
- Nearest Town Distance
- 15 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Gidhwas at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,793 people, 280 hectares of reported area and Araria as the nearest town reference for Gidhwas, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Gidhwas falls under Raniganj Block in Araria district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 221767.
- The record lists 3,793 people living in 802 households.
- The reported village area is 280 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Araria.
- 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 Density1,354.64 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.73 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share23.97%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share33.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Gidhwas in the official administrative record. Census village code 221767, Kharhat Gram Panchayat and Raniganj CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 209
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01115
- Village Census Code
- 221767
- CD Block Code
- 0103
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0007
- CD Block Name
- Raniganj
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Kharhat
Location and Distance
Araria is the nearest town listed for Gidhwas, about 15 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 15 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Raniganj
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 9 km
- District Headquarter
- Araria
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 15 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Araria
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 15 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Araria
- Distance within State/UT
- 15 km
- Nearest Town
- Araria
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 15 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 280 hectares
- Area
- 2.8 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,793 people in 802 households, with 1,929 male residents and 1,864 female residents. The average household size is 4.73, and SC share is 23.97% and ST share is 0% for Gidhwas. Population density works out to about 1,354.64 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 802
- Total Population
- 3,793
- Male Population
- 1,929
- Female Population
- 1,864
- Sex Ratio
- 966.3
- Average Household Size
- 4.73
- SC Population
- 909
- SC Male Population
- 465
- SC Female Population
- 444
- SC Population Share
- 23.97
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Gidhwas list 1 government 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
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Gidhwas. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- 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
- 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
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 5
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gidhwas include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- 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 Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Community Waste Disposal System After House To House Collection
- Available
- Community Bio Gas Or Recycle Of Waste For Production Use
- Available
- Navigable Waterways River Canal
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Gidhwas 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
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Railway Station
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Sea River Ferry Service
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Gidhwas include commercial bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Commercial Bank
- Available
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Gidhwas is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 12 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
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Gidhwas show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Baski Tokari, net sown area is 242 hectares and irrigated land is 82 hectares (33.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Baski Tokari
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 25.3
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 12.7 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 242.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 160 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 82.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 80 hectares
- Waterfall Area In Hectares
- 2 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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gidhwas
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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 10
- Banks in Matched Records
- 5
- Matched PINs
- 2
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 8 | 80% |
| CRM | 2 | 20% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | 5 | 50% |
| Punjab National Bank | 2 | 20% |
| Canara Bank | 1 | 10% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 1 | 10% |
| State Bank of India | 1 | 10% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854312 | Araria | Raniganj | Hansa | S H 76 Bank of Baroda Dak Bangla Chauraha, Hansa, Araria, Bihar, 854312 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 854334 | Araria | Raniganj | Raniganj | 0 Near Indian Oil Petrol Pump Raniganj, Araria, Bihar, 854334 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 854312 | Araria | Raniganj | Rupauli | State -Bihar At.-Rupauli, P.O.-Rajokhar, Araria, Araria, Bihar, 854312 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854312 | Araria | Raniganj | Bausi | Raniganj Main Road Bausi Bazar, Araria, Bihar, 854312 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854312 | Araria | Raniganj | Basaithi | Basaiti, Teh.raniganj 854312, Araria, Bihar, 854312 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854334 | Araria | Raniganj | Bistaria | Bistoria, Teh.raniganj 854334, Araria, Bihar, 854334 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854334 | Araria | Raniganj | Jogta | Meryganj VILL Jagta, Araria, Bihar, 854334 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 854334 | Araria | Raniganj | Raniganj | Raniganj Near New Petrol Pump Near New Petrol Pump, 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
Which district is Gidhwas village in?
Gidhwas village is in Araria district.
Which state is Gidhwas village in?
Gidhwas village is in Bihar.
Which block is Gidhwas under?
Gidhwas comes under Raniganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Gidhwas?
The Census village code of Gidhwas is 221767.
Which Gram Panchayat is Gidhwas under?
Gidhwas is listed under Kharhat Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Raniganj.
What is the population of Gidhwas village?
The village record lists 3,793 people and 802 households for Gidhwas.
How many households are in Gidhwas village?
The village record lists 802 households for Gidhwas.
What is the male and female population of Gidhwas?
The record lists 1,929 male residents and 1,864 female residents for Gidhwas.
What is the sex ratio of Gidhwas village?
The sex ratio of Gidhwas is 966.3 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Gidhwas village?
The reported geographical area of Gidhwas is 280 hectares.
What is the population density of Gidhwas village?
The approximate population density of Gidhwas is 1,354.64 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Gidhwas?
The nearest town listed for Gidhwas is Araria, about 15 km away.
How far is Gidhwas from the district headquarters?
Gidhwas is about 15 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Gidhwas from the sub-district headquarters?
Gidhwas is about 9 km from Raniganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Gidhwas?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Gidhwas.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Gidhwas?
For Gidhwas, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Baski Tokari, net sown area is 242 hectares and irrigated land is 82 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gidhwas?
The page shows 10 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gidhwas. These records include 5 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.