Where is Gandhara village located?
Gandhara is in Rafiganj Block of Aurangabad district in Bihar, India.
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Gandhara Village
Gandhara is an inhabited village in Rafiganj Block of Aurangabad district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 253123, the Census 2011 record lists 589 people in 104 households and the reported area is 80 hectares. The local references include Baligawan Gram Panchayat, Rafiganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rafiganj at about 8 km.
Gandhara is a village in Rafiganj Block, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 253123 and 589 people in 104 households.
Village Code253123
Population589
Households104
Area80 hectares
Nearest TownRafiganj
Detailed village profile
Gandhara at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 589 people, 80 hectares of reported area and Rafiganj as the nearest town reference for Gandhara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Gandhara falls under Rafiganj Block in Aurangabad district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 253123.
- The record lists 589 people living in 104 households.
- The reported village area is 80 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Rafiganj.
- 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
- Gandhara
- Census Village Code
- 253123
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Aurangabad
- District Census Code
- 235
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Rafiganj
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01479
- CD Block
- Rafiganj
- Gram Panchayat
- Baligawan
- Households
- 104
- Population
- 589
- Male Population
- 313
- Female Population
- 276
- Sex Ratio
- 881.79
- Area
- 80 hectares
- Area
- 0.8 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Rafiganj
- Nearest Town Distance
- 8 km
- 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
736.25 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.66 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
9.17%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
70.2%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Gandhara in the official administrative record. Census village code 253123, Baligawan Gram Panchayat and Rafiganj CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 235
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01479
- Village Census Code
- 253123
- CD Block Code
- 0467
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 16
- CD Block Name
- Rafiganj
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Baligawan
Location and Distance
Rafiganj is the nearest town listed for Gandhara, about 8 km away. Aurangabad 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
- Rafiganj
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 8 km
- District Headquarter
- Aurangabad
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 30 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Rafiganj
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 8 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Rafiganj
- Distance within State/UT
- 8 km
- Nearest Town
- Rafiganj
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 8 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 80 hectares
- Area
- 0.8 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 589 people in 104 households, with 313 male residents and 276 female residents. The average household size is 5.66, and SC share is 9.17% and ST share is 0% for Gandhara. Population density works out to about 736.25 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 104
- Total Population
- 589
- Male Population
- 313
- Female Population
- 276
- Sex Ratio
- 881.79
- Average Household Size
- 5.66
- SC Population
- 54
- SC Male Population
- 32
- SC Female Population
- 22
- SC Population Share
- 9.17
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Gandhara list 1 government primary 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gandhara include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 2 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 40 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Gandhara.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Gandhara include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. 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
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Gandhara is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 4 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
- 3 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 3 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 3 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 3 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Gandhara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 57 hectares and irrigated land is 40 hectares (70.2% 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
- 10.0
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 5 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 3 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 2 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 1 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 57.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 17 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 40.0
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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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gandhara
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
- 9
- Banks in Matched Records
- 7
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 6 | 67% |
| CRM | 3 | 33% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | 2 | 22% |
| State Bank of India | 2 | 22% |
| Bank of India | 1 | 11% |
| Indian Bank | 1 | 11% |
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 11% |
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 | 824125 | Aurangabad | Rafiganj | Rafiganj (Np) | Aurangabad 824125 Railway Station Road Imadpur Ward No 5 Near Sbi and Boi ATM Raffinganj, Aurangabad, Bihar, 824125 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | CRM | 824125 | Aurangabad | Rafiganj | Rafiganj (Np) | Rafiganj, Dist. Aurangabad, Bihar - 824125. Upper Grd. Floor, Nr. Reliance Trendz, Rafiganj Main Road, Aurangabad, Biha… |
| Bank of India | ATM | 824125 | Aurangabad | Rafiganj | Rafiganj (Np) | Station Road, Rafiganj, Aurangabad Station Road, S/O Lakhan Chaurasia, Aurangabad, Bihar, 824125 |
| Indian Bank | ATM | 824125 | Aurangabad | Rafiganj | Sihuli | Rahiauni Karmi Village, Sihuli, P. O. Post Rahiauni, 824125, Aurangabad, Bihar, 824125 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 824125 | Aurangabad | Rafiganj | Rafiganj (Np) | Rafiganj Rafiganj, Aurangabad, Bihar, 824125 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 824125 | Aurangabad | Rafiganj | Rafiganj (Np) | Ward No. 02 Hajipur Gola, Rafiganj, Bihar Ward No. 02 Hajipur Gola, Rafiganj, Bihar, Aurangabad, Bihar, 824125 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 824125 | Aurangabad | Rafiganj | Rafiganj (Np) | Thana Road Rafiganj, Aurangabad, Bihar, 824125 |
| Axis Bank Limited | CRM | 824125 | Aurangabad | Rafiganj | Rafiganj (Np) | Po+ps: Rafiganj, District: Aurungabad, Pincode: 824125 Bihar First Floor, Thana Gali, Opposite to Rafiganj Police Stati… |
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 Gandhara village in?
Gandhara village is in Aurangabad district.
Which state is Gandhara village in?
Gandhara village is in Bihar.
Which block is Gandhara under?
Gandhara comes under Rafiganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Gandhara?
The Census village code of Gandhara is 253123.
Which Gram Panchayat is Gandhara under?
Gandhara is listed under Baligawan Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Rafiganj.
What is the population of Gandhara village?
The village record lists 589 people and 104 households for Gandhara.
How many households are in Gandhara village?
The village record lists 104 households for Gandhara.
What is the male and female population of Gandhara?
The record lists 313 male residents and 276 female residents for Gandhara.
What is the sex ratio of Gandhara village?
The sex ratio of Gandhara is 881.79 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Gandhara village?
The reported geographical area of Gandhara is 80 hectares.
What is the population density of Gandhara village?
The approximate population density of Gandhara is 736.25 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Gandhara?
The nearest town listed for Gandhara is Rafiganj, about 8 km away.
How far is Gandhara from the district headquarters?
Gandhara is about 30 km from Aurangabad, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Gandhara from the sub-district headquarters?
Gandhara is about 8 km from Rafiganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Gandhara?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Gandhara.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Gandhara?
For Gandhara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 57 hectares and irrigated land is 40 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gandhara?
The page shows 9 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gandhara. These records include 7 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.