Indian Village Directory

Barkabahera Village

Barkabahera is an inhabited village in Amas Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 255815, the Census 2011 record lists 1,147 people in 181 households and the reported area is 89 hectares. The local references include Barki Chilmi Gram Panchayat, Amas CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 16 km.

In short:

Barkabahera is a village in Amas Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 255815 and 1,147 people in 181 households.

Village Code255815
Population1,147
Households181
Area89 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati

Detailed village profile

Barkabahera at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,147 people, 89 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Barkabahera, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Gaya
Block Amas
CD Block Amas
Gram Panchayat Barki Chilmi
  • Barkabahera falls under Amas Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 255815.
  • The record lists 1,147 people living in 181 households.
  • The reported village area is 89 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
Barkabahera
Census Village Code
255815
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
181
Population
1,147
Male Population
606
Female Population
541
Sex Ratio
892.74
Area
89 hectares
Area
0.89 sq km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Nearest Town Distance
16 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
824208
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 1,288.76 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.34 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 27.9% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.26% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 82.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Barkabahera in the official administrative record. Census village code 255815, Barki Chilmi Gram Panchayat and Amas CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01499
Village Census Code
255815
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 Barkabahera, about 16 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 70 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Amas
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
70 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
16 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sherghati
Distance within State/UT
16 km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Town
16 km
Total Geographical Area
89 hectares
Area
0.89 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,147 people in 181 households, with 606 male residents and 541 female residents. The average household size is 6.34, and SC share is 27.9% and ST share is 0.26% for Barkabahera. Population density works out to about 1,288.76 people per sq km.

Total Households
181
Total Population
1,147
Male Population
606
Female Population
541
Sex Ratio
892.74
Average Household Size
6.34
SC Population
320
SC Male Population
166
SC Female Population
154
SC Population Share
27.9
ST Population
3
ST Male Population
2
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.26
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Barkabahera list 1 government 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Barkabahera include hand pump 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
2.2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Barkabahera is reported as 2 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
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
2 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Barkabahera show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 84 hectares and irrigated land is 69 hectares (82.1% 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
5.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
84.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
15 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
69.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
66.8 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

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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 Barkabahera

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
6
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 6 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 4 67%
Punjab National Bank 2 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
Punjab National Bank ATM 824208 Aurangabad Madanpur Madanpur Aurangabad VILL and Po Madanpur, Aurangabad, Bihar, 824208
State Bank of India ATM 824208 Aurangabad Aurangabad Aurangabad (Nagar Parishad) Near Sbi Madanpur Branch G T Road Madanpur, Aurangabad, Bihar, 824208
State Bank of India ATM 824208 Aurangabad Madanpur Madanpur Madanpur VILL- Madanpur Po, Aurangabad Madanpur VILL- Madanpur Po, Aurangabad, Aurangabad, Bihar, 824208
State Bank of India ATM 824208 Aurangabad Madanpur Madanpur Madanpur Madanpur, Aurangabad, Bihar, 824208

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 Barkabahera village located?

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

Which district is Barkabahera village in?

Barkabahera village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Barkabahera village in?

Barkabahera village is in Bihar.

Which block is Barkabahera under?

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

What is the Census village code of Barkabahera?

The Census village code of Barkabahera is 255815.

Which Gram Panchayat is Barkabahera under?

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

What is the population of Barkabahera village?

The village record lists 1,147 people and 181 households for Barkabahera.

How many households are in Barkabahera village?

The village record lists 181 households for Barkabahera.

What is the male and female population of Barkabahera?

The record lists 606 male residents and 541 female residents for Barkabahera.

What is the sex ratio of Barkabahera village?

The sex ratio of Barkabahera is 892.74 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Barkabahera village?

The reported geographical area of Barkabahera is 89 hectares.

What is the population density of Barkabahera village?

The approximate population density of Barkabahera is 1,288.76 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Barkabahera?

The nearest town listed for Barkabahera is Sherghati, about 16 km away.

How far is Barkabahera from the district headquarters?

Barkabahera is about 70 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Barkabahera from the sub-district headquarters?

Barkabahera is about 3 km from Amas, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Barkabahera?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Barkabahera.

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

For Barkabahera, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 84 hectares and irrigated land is 69 hectares.

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

The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Barkabahera. 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.