Where is Gorai village located?
Gorai is in Shambhuganj Block of Banka district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Gorai Village
Gorai is an inhabited village in Shambhuganj Block of Banka district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 240516, the Census 2011 record lists 2,151 people in 359 households and the reported area is 134 hectares. The local references include Mirzapur Gram Panchayat, Shambhuganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Banka at about 40 km.
Village Code240516
Population2,151
Households359
Area134 hectares
Nearest TownBanka
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Gorai
- Census Village Code
- 240516
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Banka
- District Census Code
- 225
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Shambhuganj
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01345
- CD Block
- Shambhuganj
- Gram Panchayat
- Mirzapur
- Households
- 359
- Population
- 2,151
- Male Population
- 1,116
- Female Population
- 1,035
- Sex Ratio
- 927.42
- Area
- 134 hectares
- Area
- 1.34 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Banka
- Nearest Town Distance
- 40 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Gorai at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,151 people, 134 hectares of reported area and Banka as the nearest town reference for Gorai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Gorai falls under Shambhuganj Block in Banka district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 240516.
- The record lists 2,151 people living in 359 households.
- The reported village area is 134 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Banka.
- 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 Density1,605.22 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.99 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share1.3%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share86.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Gorai in the official administrative record. Census village code 240516, Mirzapur Gram Panchayat and Shambhuganj CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 225
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01345
- Village Census Code
- 240516
- CD Block Code
- 0333
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0014
- CD Block Name
- Shambhuganj
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Mirzapur
Location and Distance
Banka is the nearest town listed for Gorai, about 40 km away. Banka is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Shambhuganj
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 4 km
- District Headquarter
- Banka
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 40 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Banka
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 40 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Banka
- Distance within State/UT
- 40 km
- Nearest Town
- Banka
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 40 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 134 hectares
- Area
- 1.34 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,151 people in 359 households, with 1,116 male residents and 1,035 female residents. The average household size is 5.99, and SC share is 1.3% and ST share is 0% for Gorai. Population density works out to about 1,605.22 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 359
- Total Population
- 2,151
- Male Population
- 1,116
- Female Population
- 1,035
- Sex Ratio
- 927.42
- Average Household Size
- 5.99
- SC Population
- 28
- SC Male Population
- 14
- SC Female Population
- 14
- SC Population Share
- 1.3
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Gorai list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gorai include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 1.3 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 8.2 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Gorai include mobile phone coverage, 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
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Railway Station
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Major District Road
- 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 Gorai 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
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Gorai is reported as 1 hours per day in summer and 1 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
- 1 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 1 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 1 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 1 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 1 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 1 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 1 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 1 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Gorai show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Terracota Pot and Hand Tools, net sown area is 130.7 hectares and irrigated land is 113 hectares (86.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Terracota Pot
- Manufacturers Commodities Second
- Hand Tools
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 2.0
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 130.7
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 17.7 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 113.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 51.3 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 53.5 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gorai
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
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 2
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- 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 | 1 | 50% |
| CRM | 1 | 50% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 1 | 50% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | 1 | 50% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | ATM | 813211 | Banka | Shambhuganj | Karsop | Shambhuganj State Bank of India Shambhuganj, Banka, Bihar, 813211 |
| ICICI Bank Limited | CRM | 813211 | Banka | Shambhuganj | Karsop | Thana No. 46, Shambhuganj, Dist: Banka, Bihar - 813211 ICICI Bank Ltd, Village/Moja Karsop, Khata No. 14, Khesra No. 96… |
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 Gorai village in?
Gorai village is in Banka district.
Which state is Gorai village in?
Gorai village is in Bihar.
Which block is Gorai under?
Gorai comes under Shambhuganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Gorai?
The Census village code of Gorai is 240516.
Which Gram Panchayat is Gorai under?
Gorai is listed under MIRZAPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shambhuganj.
What is the population of Gorai village?
The village record lists 2,151 people and 359 households for Gorai.
How many households are in Gorai village?
The village record lists 359 households for Gorai.
What is the male and female population of Gorai?
The record lists 1,116 male residents and 1,035 female residents for Gorai.
What is the sex ratio of Gorai village?
The sex ratio of Gorai is 927.42 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Gorai village?
The reported geographical area of Gorai is 134 hectares.
What is the population density of Gorai village?
The approximate population density of Gorai is 1,605.22 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Gorai?
The nearest town listed for Gorai is Banka, about 40 km away.
How far is Gorai from the district headquarters?
Gorai is about 40 km from Banka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Gorai from the sub-district headquarters?
Gorai is about 4 km from Shambhuganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Gorai?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Gorai.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Gorai?
For Gorai, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Terracota Pot and Hand Tools, net sown area is 130.7 hectares and irrigated land is 113 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gorai?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gorai. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.