Indian Village Directory

Mahuawan Village

Mahuawan is an inhabited village in Amas Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 255757, the Census 2011 record lists 3,312 people in 533 households and the reported area is 212 hectares. The local references include Mahuwan Gram Panchayat, Amas CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 2 km.

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Quick answer: Mahuawan is a village in Amas Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 255757 and 3,312 people in 533 households.
Village Code255757
Population3,312
Households533
Area212 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati

Key Village Facts

Village
Mahuawan
Census Village Code
255757
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
533
Population
3,312
Male Population
1,731
Female Population
1,581
Sex Ratio
913.34
Area
212 hectares
Area
2.12 sq km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Nearest Town Distance
2 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
824211
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Mahuawan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,312 people, 212 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Mahuawan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictGaya
BlockAmas
CD BlockAmas
Gram PanchayatMahuwan
  • Mahuawan falls under Amas Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 255757.
  • The record lists 3,312 people living in 533 households.
  • The reported village area is 212 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density1,562.26 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.21 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share19.41%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share80.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Mahuawan in the official administrative record. Census village code 255757, Mahuwan Gram Panchayat and Amas CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01499
Village Census Code
255757
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 Mahuawan, about 2 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Amas
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
2 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sherghati
Distance within State/UT
2 km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Town
2 km
Total Geographical Area
212 hectares
Area
2.12 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,312 people in 533 households, with 1,731 male residents and 1,581 female residents. The average household size is 6.21, and SC share is 19.41% and ST share is 0% for Mahuawan. Population density works out to about 1,562.26 people per sq km.

Total Households
533
Total Population
3,312
Male Population
1,731
Female Population
1,581
Sex Ratio
913.34
Average Household Size
6.21
SC Population
643
SC Male Population
324
SC Female Population
319
SC Population Share
19.41
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Mahuawan 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

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Mahuawan. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

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
10 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
39.6 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Mahuawan is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Mahuawan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 198.6 hectares and irrigated land is 160.5 hectares (80.8% 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
3.4
Net Area Sown In Hectares
198.6
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
38.1 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
160.5
Canals Area In Hectares
98.5 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
22.4 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Mahuawan

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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of Baroda 1 100%

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

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 Mahuawan village located?

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

Which district is Mahuawan village in?

Mahuawan village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Mahuawan village in?

Mahuawan village is in Bihar.

Which block is Mahuawan under?

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

What is the Census village code of Mahuawan?

The Census village code of Mahuawan is 255757.

Which Gram Panchayat is Mahuawan under?

Mahuawan is listed under Mahuwan Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Amas.

What is the population of Mahuawan village?

The village record lists 3,312 people and 533 households for Mahuawan.

How many households are in Mahuawan village?

The village record lists 533 households for Mahuawan.

What is the male and female population of Mahuawan?

The record lists 1,731 male residents and 1,581 female residents for Mahuawan.

What is the sex ratio of Mahuawan village?

The sex ratio of Mahuawan is 913.34 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Mahuawan village?

The reported geographical area of Mahuawan is 212 hectares.

What is the population density of Mahuawan village?

The approximate population density of Mahuawan is 1,562.26 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Mahuawan?

The nearest town listed for Mahuawan is Sherghati, about 2 km away.

How far is Mahuawan from the district headquarters?

Mahuawan is about 50 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Mahuawan from the sub-district headquarters?

Mahuawan is about 15 km from Amas, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Mahuawan?

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

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

For Mahuawan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 198.6 hectares and irrigated land is 160.5 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Mahuawan. These records include 1 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.