Where is Barua village located?
Barua is in Amas Block of Gaya district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Barua Village
Barua is an inhabited village in Amas Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 255767, the Census 2011 record lists 274 people in 40 households and the reported area is 48 hectares. The local references include Mahuwan Gram Panchayat, Amas CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 4 km.
Village Code255767
Population274
Households40
Area48 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Barua
- Census Village Code
- 255767
- 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
- Mahuwan
- Households
- 40
- Population
- 274
- Male Population
- 146
- Female Population
- 128
- Sex Ratio
- 876.71
- Area
- 48 hectares
- Area
- 0.48 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Sherghati
- Nearest Town Distance
- 4 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Barua at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 274 people, 48 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Barua, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Barua falls under Amas Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 255767.
- The record lists 274 people living in 40 households.
- The reported village area is 48 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, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density570.83 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.85 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share81.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Barua in the official administrative record. Census village code 255767, Mahuwan Gram Panchayat and Amas CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 236
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01499
- Village Census Code
- 255767
- CD Block Code
- 0487
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0009
- CD Block Name
- Amas
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Mahuwan
Location and Distance
Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Barua, about 4 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Amas
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 10 km
- District Headquarter
- Gaya
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 35 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Sherghati
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 4 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Sherghati
- Distance within State/UT
- 4 km
- Nearest Town
- Sherghati
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 4 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 48 hectares
- Area
- 0.48 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 274 people in 40 households, with 146 male residents and 128 female residents. The average household size is 6.85, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Barua. Population density works out to about 570.83 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 40
- Total Population
- 274
- Male Population
- 146
- Female Population
- 128
- Sex Ratio
- 876.71
- Average Household Size
- 6.85
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Barua include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 9.8 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 0.5 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Barua.
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Barua is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 6 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
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 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
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Barua show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 36.6 hectares and irrigated land is 29.8 hectares (81.4% 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
- 1.6
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 36.6
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 6.8 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 29.8
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 28.4 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 0.9 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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Barua
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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 3 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Which district is Barua village in?
Barua village is in Gaya district.
Which state is Barua village in?
Barua village is in Bihar.
Which block is Barua under?
Barua comes under Amas Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Barua?
The Census village code of Barua is 255767.
Which Gram Panchayat is Barua under?
Barua is listed under Mahuwan Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Amas.
What is the population of Barua village?
The village record lists 274 people and 40 households for Barua.
How many households are in Barua village?
The village record lists 40 households for Barua.
What is the male and female population of Barua?
The record lists 146 male residents and 128 female residents for Barua.
What is the sex ratio of Barua village?
The sex ratio of Barua is 876.71 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Barua village?
The reported geographical area of Barua is 48 hectares.
What is the population density of Barua village?
The approximate population density of Barua is 570.83 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Barua?
The nearest town listed for Barua is Sherghati, about 4 km away.
How far is Barua from the district headquarters?
Barua is about 35 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Barua from the sub-district headquarters?
Barua is about 10 km from Amas, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Barua?
For Barua, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 36.6 hectares and irrigated land is 29.8 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Barua?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Barua. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Barua.