Indian Village Directory

Purkhotimpur Village

Purkhotimpur is an inhabited village in Amas Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 255766, the Census 2011 record lists 274 people in 49 households and the reported area is 76 hectares. The local references include Ekauna Gram Panchayat, Amas CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 7 km.

In short:

Purkhotimpur is a village in Amas Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 255766 and 274 people in 49 households.

Village Code255766
Population274
Households49
Area76 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati

Detailed village profile

Purkhotimpur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 274 people, 76 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Purkhotimpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Gaya
Block Amas
CD Block Amas
Gram Panchayat Ekauna
  • Purkhotimpur falls under Amas Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 255766.
  • The record lists 274 people living in 49 households.
  • The reported village area is 76 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
Purkhotimpur
Census Village Code
255766
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
Ekauna
Households
49
Population
274
Male Population
154
Female Population
120
Sex Ratio
779.22
Area
76 hectares
Area
0.76 sq km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Nearest Town Distance
7 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 360.53 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.59 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 86.86% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 96.8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Purkhotimpur in the official administrative record. Census village code 255766, Ekauna Gram Panchayat and Amas CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01499
Village Census Code
255766
CD Block Code
0487
Gram Panchayat Code
0008
CD Block Name
Amas
Gram Panchayat Name
Ekauna

Location and Distance

Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Purkhotimpur, about 7 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
18 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
7 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sherghati
Distance within State/UT
7 km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Town
7 km
Total Geographical Area
76 hectares
Area
0.76 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 274 people in 49 households, with 154 male residents and 120 female residents. The average household size is 5.59, and SC share is 86.86% and ST share is 0% for Purkhotimpur. Population density works out to about 360.53 people per sq km.

Total Households
49
Total Population
274
Male Population
154
Female Population
120
Sex Ratio
779.22
Average Household Size
5.59
SC Population
238
SC Male Population
135
SC Female Population
103
SC Population Share
86.86
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Purkhotimpur 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 Purkhotimpur 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
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4.5 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
0.9 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Purkhotimpur 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 Purkhotimpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 71.3 hectares and irrigated land is 69 hectares (96.8% 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
0.2
Net Area Sown In Hectares
71.3
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
2.3 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
69.0
Canals Area In Hectares
29.5 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
38.6 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 Purkhotimpur

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 Purkhotimpur village located?

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

Which district is Purkhotimpur village in?

Purkhotimpur village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Purkhotimpur village in?

Purkhotimpur village is in Bihar.

Which block is Purkhotimpur under?

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

What is the Census village code of Purkhotimpur?

The Census village code of Purkhotimpur is 255766.

Which Gram Panchayat is Purkhotimpur under?

Purkhotimpur is listed under Ekauna Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Amas.

What is the population of Purkhotimpur village?

The village record lists 274 people and 49 households for Purkhotimpur.

How many households are in Purkhotimpur village?

The village record lists 49 households for Purkhotimpur.

What is the male and female population of Purkhotimpur?

The record lists 154 male residents and 120 female residents for Purkhotimpur.

What is the sex ratio of Purkhotimpur village?

The sex ratio of Purkhotimpur is 779.22 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Purkhotimpur village?

The reported geographical area of Purkhotimpur is 76 hectares.

What is the population density of Purkhotimpur village?

The approximate population density of Purkhotimpur is 360.53 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Purkhotimpur?

The nearest town listed for Purkhotimpur is Sherghati, about 7 km away.

How far is Purkhotimpur from the district headquarters?

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

How far is Purkhotimpur from the sub-district headquarters?

Purkhotimpur is about 18 km from Amas, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Purkhotimpur?

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

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

For Purkhotimpur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 71.3 hectares and irrigated land is 69 hectares.

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

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