Indian Village Directory

Gayaghat Village

Gayaghat is an inhabited village in Simri Block of Buxar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 247898, the Census 2011 record lists 2,468 people in 353 households and the reported area is 129.89 hectares. The local references include Gayaghat Gram Panchayat, Simri CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumraon at about 10 km.

In short:

Gayaghat is a village in Simri Block, Buxar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 247898 and 2,468 people in 353 households.

Village Code247898
Population2,468
Households353
Area129.89 hectares
Nearest TownDumraon

Detailed village profile

Gayaghat at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,468 people, 129.89 hectares of reported area and Dumraon as the nearest town reference for Gayaghat, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Buxar
Block Simri
CD Block Simri
Gram Panchayat Gayaghat
  • Gayaghat falls under Simri Block in Buxar district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 247898.
  • The record lists 2,468 people living in 353 households.
  • The reported village area is 129.89 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dumraon.
  • 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
Gayaghat
Census Village Code
247898
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Buxar
District Census Code
232
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Simri
Sub-district Census Code
01435
CD Block
Simri
Gram Panchayat
Gayaghat
Households
353
Population
2,468
Male Population
1,293
Female Population
1,175
Sex Ratio
908.74
Area
129.89 hectares
Area
1.3 sq km
Nearest Town
Dumraon
Nearest Town Distance
10 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 1,900.07 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.99 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 6.77% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 5.27% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gayaghat in the official administrative record. Census village code 247898, Gayaghat Gram Panchayat and Simri CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
232
Sub-district Census Code
01435
Village Census Code
247898
CD Block Code
0423
Gram Panchayat Code
0007
CD Block Name
Simri
Gram Panchayat Name
Gayaghat

Location and Distance

Dumraon is the nearest town listed for Gayaghat, about 10 km away. Buxar is listed as the district headquarters at about 22 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Simri
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Buxar
Distance from District Headquarter
22 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dumraon
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dumraon
Distance within State/UT
10 km
Nearest Town
Dumraon
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
129.89 hectares
Area
1.3 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,468 people in 353 households, with 1,293 male residents and 1,175 female residents. The average household size is 6.99, and SC share is 6.77% and ST share is 5.27% for Gayaghat. Population density works out to about 1,900.07 people per sq km.

Total Households
353
Total Population
2,468
Male Population
1,293
Female Population
1,175
Sex Ratio
908.74
Average Household Size
6.99
SC Population
167
SC Male Population
82
SC Female Population
85
SC Population Share
6.77
ST Population
130
ST Male Population
66
ST Female Population
64
ST Population Share
5.27
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gayaghat list 2 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
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gayaghat include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
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 Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
95.27 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gayaghat include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gayaghat include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gayaghat is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 5 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
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 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 Gayaghat show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 95.27 hectares and irrigated land is 95.27 hectares (100% 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
14.6
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
20.02 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
95.27
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
95.27

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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gayaghat

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
5–10 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
2

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same 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
Punjab National Bank 1 50%
State Bank of India 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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Punjab National Bank ATM 802120 Buxar Simri Dumri Buxar Tehsil at and Post Dumri, Buxar, Bihar, 802120
State Bank of India ATM 802135 Buxar Simri Simri Simri at-Simri Simri, Buxar, Bihar, 802135

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 Gayaghat village located?

Gayaghat is in Simri Block of Buxar district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Gayaghat village in?

Gayaghat village is in Buxar district.

Which state is Gayaghat village in?

Gayaghat village is in Bihar.

Which block is Gayaghat under?

Gayaghat comes under Simri Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gayaghat?

The Census village code of Gayaghat is 247898.

Which Gram Panchayat is Gayaghat under?

Gayaghat is listed under Gayaghat Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Simri.

What is the population of Gayaghat village?

The village record lists 2,468 people and 353 households for Gayaghat.

How many households are in Gayaghat village?

The village record lists 353 households for Gayaghat.

What is the male and female population of Gayaghat?

The record lists 1,293 male residents and 1,175 female residents for Gayaghat.

What is the sex ratio of Gayaghat village?

The sex ratio of Gayaghat is 908.74 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gayaghat village?

The reported geographical area of Gayaghat is 129.89 hectares.

What is the population density of Gayaghat village?

The approximate population density of Gayaghat is 1,900.07 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gayaghat?

The nearest town listed for Gayaghat is Dumraon, about 10 km away.

How far is Gayaghat from the district headquarters?

Gayaghat is about 22 km from Buxar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gayaghat from the sub-district headquarters?

Gayaghat is about 10 km from Simri, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gayaghat?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Gayaghat.

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

For Gayaghat, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 95.27 hectares and irrigated land is 95.27 hectares.

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

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