Indian Village Directory

Gobrain Village

Gobrain is an inhabited village in Shahkund Block of Bhagalpur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 239855, the Census 2011 record lists 8,106 people in 1,517 households and the reported area is 761 hectares. The local references include Harnath Gram Panchayat, Shahkund CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhagalpur at about 25 km.

In short:

Gobrain is a village in Shahkund Block, Bhagalpur district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 239855 and 8,106 people in 1,517 households.

Village Code239855
Population8,106
Households1,517
Area761 hectares
Nearest TownBhagalpur

Detailed village profile

Gobrain at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 8,106 people, 761 hectares of reported area and Bhagalpur as the nearest town reference for Gobrain, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Bhagalpur
Block Shahkund
CD Block Shahkund
Gram Panchayat Harnath
  • Gobrain falls under Shahkund Block in Bhagalpur district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 239855.
  • The record lists 8,106 people living in 1,517 households.
  • The reported village area is 761 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bhagalpur.
  • 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
Gobrain
Census Village Code
239855
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Bhagalpur
District Census Code
224
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Shahkund
Sub-district Census Code
01341
CD Block
Shahkund
Gram Panchayat
Harnath
Households
1,517
Population
8,106
Male Population
4,361
Female Population
3,745
Sex Ratio
858.75
Area
761 hectares
Area
7.61 sq km
Nearest Town
Bhagalpur
Nearest Town Distance
25 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
812006
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 1,065.18 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.34 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 10.03% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 7.8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gobrain in the official administrative record. Census village code 239855, Harnath Gram Panchayat and Shahkund CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
224
Sub-district Census Code
01341
Village Census Code
239855
CD Block Code
0329
CD Block Name
Shahkund
Gram Panchayat Name
Harnath

Location and Distance

Bhagalpur is the nearest town listed for Gobrain, about 25 km away. Bhagalpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 25 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Shahkund
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Bhagalpur
Distance from District Headquarter
25 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bhagalpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bhagalpur
Distance within State/UT
25 km
Nearest Town
Bhagalpur
Distance from Nearest Town
25 km
Total Geographical Area
761 hectares
Area
7.61 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 8,106 people in 1,517 households, with 4,361 male residents and 3,745 female residents. The average household size is 5.34, and SC share is 10.03% and ST share is 0% for Gobrain. Population density works out to about 1,065.18 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,517
Total Population
8,106
Male Population
4,361
Female Population
3,745
Sex Ratio
858.75
Average Household Size
5.34
SC Population
813
SC Male Population
457
SC Female Population
356
SC Population Share
10.03
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gobrain list 5 government primary schools 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
5
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

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
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
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 Gobrain include hand pump 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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
20.24 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
16.7 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
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 Gobrain 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.

Agricultural Credit Societies
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
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gobrain is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 6 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
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gobrain show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 704.32 hectares and irrigated land is 54.8 hectares (7.8% 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
35.53
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
0.91 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
704.32
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
649.52 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
54.8
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
9.25 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
28.85 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 Gobrain

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
2
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 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Uco Bank 2 100%

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
Uco Bank ATM 812006 Bhagalpur Shahkund Ratanpur Bihar VILL- Ratanpur, Ratangunj Po- Ratangunj Ps:sajour Dist- Bhagalpur, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 812006
Uco Bank ATM 812006 Bhagalpur Shahkund Sajaur Bhagalpur At+po=sajour, Via=nathnagar, Dist-Bhagalpur, Bihar, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 812006

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 Gobrain village located?

Gobrain is in Shahkund Block of Bhagalpur district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Gobrain village in?

Gobrain village is in Bhagalpur district.

Which state is Gobrain village in?

Gobrain village is in Bihar.

Which block is Gobrain under?

Gobrain comes under Shahkund Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gobrain?

The Census village code of Gobrain is 239855.

Which Gram Panchayat is Gobrain under?

Gobrain is listed under Harnath Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shahkund.

What is the population of Gobrain village?

The village record lists 8,106 people and 1,517 households for Gobrain.

How many households are in Gobrain village?

The village record lists 1,517 households for Gobrain.

What is the male and female population of Gobrain?

The record lists 4,361 male residents and 3,745 female residents for Gobrain.

What is the sex ratio of Gobrain village?

The sex ratio of Gobrain is 858.75 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gobrain village?

The reported geographical area of Gobrain is 761 hectares.

What is the population density of Gobrain village?

The approximate population density of Gobrain is 1,065.18 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gobrain?

The nearest town listed for Gobrain is Bhagalpur, about 25 km away.

How far is Gobrain from the district headquarters?

Gobrain is about 25 km from Bhagalpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gobrain from the sub-district headquarters?

Gobrain is about 10 km from Shahkund, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gobrain?

The village facility record lists 5 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Gobrain.

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

For Gobrain, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 704.32 hectares and irrigated land is 54.8 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gobrain. 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.