Indian Village Directory

Gauhara Village

Gauhara is an inhabited village in Kurtha Block of Arwal district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 260874, the Census 2011 record lists 3,339 people in 518 households and the reported area is 366 hectares. The local references include Dhamaul Gram Panchayat, Kurtha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Arwal at about 30 km.

In short:

Gauhara is a village in Kurtha Block, Arwal district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 260874 and 3,339 people in 518 households.

Village Code260874
Population3,339
Households518
Area366 hectares
Nearest TownArwal

Detailed village profile

Gauhara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,339 people, 366 hectares of reported area and Arwal as the nearest town reference for Gauhara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Arwal
Block Kurtha
CD Block Kurtha
Gram Panchayat DHAMAUL
  • Gauhara falls under Kurtha Block in Arwal district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 260874.
  • The record lists 3,339 people living in 518 households.
  • The reported village area is 366 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Arwal.
  • 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
Gauhara
Census Village Code
260874
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Arwal
District Census Code
240
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kurtha
Sub-district Census Code
01546
CD Block
Kurtha
Gram Panchayat
Dhamaul
Households
518
Population
3,339
Male Population
1,738
Female Population
1,601
Sex Ratio
921.17
Area
366 hectares
Area
3.66 sq km
Nearest Town
Arwal
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
804423
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 912.3 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.45 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 10.33% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.06% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 56.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gauhara in the official administrative record. Census village code 260874, Dhamaul Gram Panchayat and Kurtha CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
240
Sub-district Census Code
01546
Village Census Code
260874
CD Block Code
0534
Gram Panchayat Code
003
CD Block Name
Kurtha
Gram Panchayat Name
Dhamaul

Location and Distance

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

Sub-district Headquarter
Kurtha
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Arwal
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Arwal
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Arwal
Distance within State/UT
30 km
Nearest Town
Arwal
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
366 hectares
Area
3.66 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,339 people in 518 households, with 1,738 male residents and 1,601 female residents. The average household size is 6.45, and SC share is 10.33% and ST share is 0.06% for Gauhara. Population density works out to about 912.3 people per sq km.

Total Households
518
Total Population
3,339
Male Population
1,738
Female Population
1,601
Sex Ratio
921.17
Average Household Size
6.45
SC Population
345
SC Male Population
181
SC Female Population
164
SC Population Share
10.33
ST Population
2
ST Male Population
1
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.06
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gauhara list 1 government primary school, 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
1
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gauhara 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 All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
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
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Gauhara.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gauhara include self-help groups, 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.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
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 Gauhara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 300 hectares and irrigated land is 169.75 hectares (56.6% 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
49.9
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
16.1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
300.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
130.25 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
169.75
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
169.75 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

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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 Gauhara

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
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
Union 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
Union Bank of India ATM 804423 Arwal Kurtha Motipur Motipur Motipur, P. O. Pinirawan, Arwal, Bihar, 804423

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 Gauhara village located?

Gauhara is in Kurtha Block of Arwal district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Gauhara village in?

Gauhara village is in Arwal district.

Which state is Gauhara village in?

Gauhara village is in Bihar.

Which block is Gauhara under?

Gauhara comes under Kurtha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gauhara?

The Census village code of Gauhara is 260874.

Which Gram Panchayat is Gauhara under?

Gauhara is listed under DHAMAUL Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kurtha.

What is the population of Gauhara village?

The village record lists 3,339 people and 518 households for Gauhara.

How many households are in Gauhara village?

The village record lists 518 households for Gauhara.

What is the male and female population of Gauhara?

The record lists 1,738 male residents and 1,601 female residents for Gauhara.

What is the sex ratio of Gauhara village?

The sex ratio of Gauhara is 921.17 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gauhara village?

The reported geographical area of Gauhara is 366 hectares.

What is the population density of Gauhara village?

The approximate population density of Gauhara is 912.3 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gauhara?

The nearest town listed for Gauhara is Arwal, about 30 km away.

How far is Gauhara from the district headquarters?

Gauhara is about 30 km from Arwal, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gauhara from the sub-district headquarters?

Gauhara is about 10 km from Kurtha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gauhara?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 1 government middle school for Gauhara.

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

For Gauhara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 300 hectares and irrigated land is 169.75 hectares.

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

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