Indian Village Directory

Bara Village

Bara is an inhabited village in Amas Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 255839, the Census 2011 record lists 567 people in 96 households and the reported area is 64 hectares. The local references include Barki Chilmi Gram Panchayat, Amas CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 25 km.

In short:

Bara is a village in Amas Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 255839 and 567 people in 96 households.

Village Code255839
Population567
Households96
Area64 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati

Detailed village profile

Bara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 567 people, 64 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Bara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Gaya
Block Amas
CD Block Amas
Gram Panchayat Barki Chilmi
  • Bara falls under Amas Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 255839.
  • The record lists 567 people living in 96 households.
  • The reported village area is 64 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sherghati.
  • 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
Bara
Census Village Code
255839
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Gaya
District Census Code
236
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Amas
Sub-district Census Code
01499
CD Block
Amas
Gram Panchayat
Barki Chilmi
Households
96
Population
567
Male Population
298
Female Population
269
Sex Ratio
902.68
Area
64 hectares
Area
0.64 sq km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Nearest Town Distance
25 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 885.94 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.91 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 11.99% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% 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 Bara in the official administrative record. Census village code 255839, Barki Chilmi Gram Panchayat and Amas CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01499
Village Census Code
255839
CD Block Code
0487
Gram Panchayat Code
0001
CD Block Name
Amas
Gram Panchayat Name
Barki Chilmi

Location and Distance

Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Bara, about 25 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 72 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Amas
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
72 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sherghati
Distance within State/UT
25 km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Town
25 km
Total Geographical Area
64 hectares
Area
0.64 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 567 people in 96 households, with 298 male residents and 269 female residents. The average household size is 5.91, and SC share is 11.99% and ST share is 0% for Bara. Population density works out to about 885.94 people per sq km.

Total Households
96
Total Population
567
Male Population
298
Female Population
269
Sex Ratio
902.68
Average Household Size
5.91
SC Population
68
SC Male Population
38
SC Female Population
30
SC Population Share
11.99
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bara 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

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

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Bara.

Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bara include assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 64 hectares and irrigated land is 64 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Net Area Sown In Hectares
64.0
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
64.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
64 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

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 Bara

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
3
Matched PINs
3

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 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of Baroda 1 33%
Punjab National Bank 1 33%
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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 824211 Gaya Amas Hamzapur Hamzapur Nima Road, Gaya, Bihar, 824211
Punjab National Bank ATM 824212 Gaya Amas Amas Amas Main Bazar, at and Post Amas, Gaya, Bihar, 824212
State Bank of India ATM 824219 Gaya Amas Amas Main Bazar G T Road Amas Main Bazar G T Road Amas, Gaya, Bihar, 824219

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 Bara village located?

Bara is in Amas Block of Gaya district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Bara village in?

Bara village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Bara village in?

Bara village is in Bihar.

Which block is Bara under?

Bara comes under Amas Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bara?

The Census village code of Bara is 255839.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bara under?

Bara is listed under Barki Chilmi Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Amas.

What is the population of Bara village?

The village record lists 567 people and 96 households for Bara.

How many households are in Bara village?

The village record lists 96 households for Bara.

What is the male and female population of Bara?

The record lists 298 male residents and 269 female residents for Bara.

What is the sex ratio of Bara village?

The sex ratio of Bara is 902.68 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bara village?

The reported geographical area of Bara is 64 hectares.

What is the population density of Bara village?

The approximate population density of Bara is 885.94 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bara?

The nearest town listed for Bara is Sherghati, about 25 km away.

How far is Bara from the district headquarters?

Bara is about 72 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bara from the sub-district headquarters?

Bara is about 5 km from Amas, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bara?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Bara.

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

For Bara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 64 hectares and irrigated land is 64 hectares.

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

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bara. These records include 3 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.