Where is Gurgawan village located?
Gurgawan is in Shahkund Block of Bhagalpur district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Gurgawan Village
Gurgawan is an inhabited village in Shahkund Block of Bhagalpur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 239780, the Census 2011 record lists 1,791 people in 325 households and the reported area is 231 hectares. The local references include Amba Gram Panchayat, Shahkund CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhagalpur at about 30 km.
Gurgawan is a village in Shahkund Block, Bhagalpur district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 239780 and 1,791 people in 325 households.
Village Code239780
Population1,791
Households325
Area231 hectares
Nearest TownBhagalpur
Detailed village profile
Gurgawan at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,791 people, 231 hectares of reported area and Bhagalpur as the nearest town reference for Gurgawan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Gurgawan falls under Shahkund Block in Bhagalpur district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 239780.
- The record lists 1,791 people living in 325 households.
- The reported village area is 231 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
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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
- Gurgawan
- Census Village Code
- 239780
- 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
- Amba
- Households
- 325
- Population
- 1,791
- Male Population
- 959
- Female Population
- 832
- Sex Ratio
- 867.57
- Area
- 231 hectares
- Area
- 2.31 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Bhagalpur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 30 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
775.32 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.51 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
14.8%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0.06%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
19.3%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Gurgawan in the official administrative record. Census village code 239780, Amba Gram Panchayat and Shahkund CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 224
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01341
- Village Census Code
- 239780
- CD Block Code
- 0329
- CD Block Name
- Shahkund
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Amba
Location and Distance
Bhagalpur is the nearest town listed for Gurgawan, about 30 km away. Bhagalpur 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
- Shahkund
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 2 km
- District Headquarter
- Bhagalpur
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 30 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Bhagalpur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 30 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Bhagalpur
- Distance within State/UT
- 30 km
- Nearest Town
- Bhagalpur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 30 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 231 hectares
- Area
- 2.31 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,791 people in 325 households, with 959 male residents and 832 female residents. The average household size is 5.51, and SC share is 14.8% and ST share is 0.06% for Gurgawan. Population density works out to about 775.32 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 325
- Total Population
- 1,791
- Male Population
- 959
- Female Population
- 832
- Sex Ratio
- 867.57
- Average Household Size
- 5.51
- SC Population
- 265
- SC Male Population
- 136
- SC Female Population
- 129
- SC Population Share
- 14.8
- ST Population
- 1
- ST Female Population
- 1
- ST Population Share
- 0.06
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Gurgawan 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 Gurgawan include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Covered Well
- Available
- Covered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- 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
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 12.45 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Gurgawan include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- 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 Gurgawan 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
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Gurgawan is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 2 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
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 2 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Gurgawan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 220.37 hectares and irrigated land is 42.45 hectares (19.3% 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
- 10.63
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 220.37
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 177.92 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 42.45
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 30 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
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
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 Gurgawan
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
- Within 5 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 3
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- 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 | 2 | 67% |
| CRM | 1 | 33% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uco Bank | 2 | 67% |
| State Bank of India | 1 | 33% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uco Bank | ATM | 812006 | Bhagalpur | Shahkund | Ratanpur | Bihar VILL- Ratanpur, Ratangunj Po- Ratangunj Ps:sajour Dist- Bhagalpur, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 812006 |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 813108 | Bhagalpur | Shahkund | Kasba Kherhi | Shahkund Shahkund, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813108 |
| 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
Which district is Gurgawan village in?
Gurgawan village is in Bhagalpur district.
Which state is Gurgawan village in?
Gurgawan village is in Bihar.
Which block is Gurgawan under?
Gurgawan comes under Shahkund Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Gurgawan?
The Census village code of Gurgawan is 239780.
Which Gram Panchayat is Gurgawan under?
Gurgawan is listed under Amba Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shahkund.
What is the population of Gurgawan village?
The village record lists 1,791 people and 325 households for Gurgawan.
How many households are in Gurgawan village?
The village record lists 325 households for Gurgawan.
What is the male and female population of Gurgawan?
The record lists 959 male residents and 832 female residents for Gurgawan.
What is the sex ratio of Gurgawan village?
The sex ratio of Gurgawan is 867.57 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Gurgawan village?
The reported geographical area of Gurgawan is 231 hectares.
What is the population density of Gurgawan village?
The approximate population density of Gurgawan is 775.32 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Gurgawan?
The nearest town listed for Gurgawan is Bhagalpur, about 30 km away.
How far is Gurgawan from the district headquarters?
Gurgawan is about 30 km from Bhagalpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Gurgawan from the sub-district headquarters?
Gurgawan is about 2 km from Shahkund, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Gurgawan?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 1 government middle school for Gurgawan.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Gurgawan?
For Gurgawan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 220.37 hectares and irrigated land is 42.45 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gurgawan?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gurgawan. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.