Gaura is an inhabited village in Garhani Block of Bhojpur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 247529, the Census 2011 record lists 871 people in 143 households and the reported area is 91 hectares. The local references include Barura Gram Panchayat, Garhani CD Block and the nearest town reference is Arrah at about 25 km.
In short:
Gaura is a village in Garhani Block, Bhojpur district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 247529 and 871 people in 143 households.
Village Code247529
Population871
Households143
Area91 hectares
Nearest TownArrah
Detailed village profile
Gaura at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 871 people, 91 hectares of reported area and Arrah as the nearest town reference for Gaura, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Gaura falls under Garhani Block in Bhojpur district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 247529.
The record lists 871 people living in 143 households.
The reported village area is 91 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Arrah.
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
Gaura
Census Village Code
247529
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Bhojpur
District Census Code
231
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Garhani
Sub-district Census Code
01431
CD Block
Garhani
Gram Panchayat
Barura
Households
143
Population
871
Male Population
445
Female Population
426
Sex Ratio
957.3
Area
91 hectares
Area
0.91 sq km
Nearest Town
Arrah
Nearest Town Distance
25 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
802203
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 Density957.14 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.09 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share8.73%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.11%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share92.9%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Gaura in the official administrative record. Census village code 247529, Barura Gram Panchayat and Garhani CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
231
Sub-district Census Code
01431
Village Census Code
247529
CD Block Code
0419
CD Block Name
Garhani
Gram Panchayat Name
Barura
Location and Distance
Arrah is the nearest town listed for Gaura, about 25 km away. Arrah 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
Garhani
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Arrah
Distance from District Headquarter
25 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Arrah
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Arrah
Distance within State/UT
25 km
Nearest Town
Arrah
Distance from Nearest Town
25 km
Total Geographical Area
91 hectares
Area
0.91 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 871 people in 143 households, with 445 male residents and 426 female residents. The average household size is 6.09, and SC share is 8.73% and ST share is 0.11% for Gaura. Population density works out to about 957.14 people per sq km.
Total Households
143
Total Population
871
Male Population
445
Female Population
426
Sex Ratio
957.3
Average Household Size
6.09
SC Population
76
SC Male Population
41
SC Female Population
35
SC Population Share
8.73
ST Population
1
ST Male Population
1
ST Population Share
0.11
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Gaura 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
Health Facilities
Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gaura include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Gaura include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Gaura include PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Gaura show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Oil Seeds, net sown area is 70 hectares and irrigated land is 65 hectares (92.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Oil Seeds
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
1.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
70.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
65.0
Canals Area In Hectares
60 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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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
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
2
67%
CRM
1
33%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
2
67%
Punjab National Bank
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.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Punjab National Bank
ATM
802203
Bhojpur
Garhani
Garhani
Garhani Block Charpokhare, Bhojpur, Bihar, 802203
State Bank of India
CRM
802203
Bhojpur
Garhani
Garhani
J. B. Complex J. B. Complex, Bhojpur, Bihar, 802203
State Bank of India
ATM
802203
Bhojpur
Garhani
Garhani
J B Complex Garhani J B Complex Garhani, Bhojpur, Bihar, 802203
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 Gaura village located?
Gaura is in Garhani Block of Bhojpur district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Gaura village in?
Gaura village is in Bhojpur district.
Which state is Gaura village in?
Gaura village is in Bihar.
Which block is Gaura under?
Gaura comes under Garhani Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Gaura?
The Census village code of Gaura is 247529.
Which Gram Panchayat is Gaura under?
Gaura is listed under Barura Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Garhani.
What is the population of Gaura village?
The village record lists 871 people and 143 households for Gaura.
How many households are in Gaura village?
The village record lists 143 households for Gaura.
What is the male and female population of Gaura?
The record lists 445 male residents and 426 female residents for Gaura.
What is the sex ratio of Gaura village?
The sex ratio of Gaura is 957.3 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Gaura village?
The reported geographical area of Gaura is 91 hectares.
What is the population density of Gaura village?
The approximate population density of Gaura is 957.14 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Gaura?
The nearest town listed for Gaura is Arrah, about 25 km away.
How far is Gaura from the district headquarters?
Gaura is about 25 km from Arrah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Gaura from the sub-district headquarters?
Gaura is about 5 km from Garhani, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Gaura?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Gaura.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Gaura?
For Gaura, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Oil Seeds, net sown area is 70 hectares and irrigated land is 65 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gaura?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gaura. These records include 2 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.