Indian Village Directory

Gansha Village

Gansha is an inhabited village in Dumaria Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 256225, the Census 2011 record lists 981 people in 163 households and the reported area is 641 hectares. The local references include Bhokaha Gram Panchayat, Dumaria CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 55 km.

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Quick answer: Gansha is a village in Dumaria Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 256225 and 981 people in 163 households.
Village Code256225
Population981
Households163
Area641 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati

Key Village Facts

Village
Gansha
Census Village Code
256225
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Gaya
District Census Code
236
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dumaria
Sub-district Census Code
01502
CD Block
Dumaria
Gram Panchayat
Bhokaha
Households
163
Population
981
Male Population
509
Female Population
472
Sex Ratio
927.31
Area
641 hectares
Area
6.41 sq km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Nearest Town Distance
55 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Gansha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 981 people, 641 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Gansha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictGaya
BlockDumaria
CD BlockDumaria
Gram PanchayatBhokaha
  • Gansha falls under Dumaria Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 256225.
  • The record lists 981 people living in 163 households.
  • The reported village area is 641 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 Density153.04 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.02 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share42.3%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share80.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gansha in the official administrative record. Census village code 256225, Bhokaha Gram Panchayat and Dumaria CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01502
Village Census Code
256225
CD Block Code
0490
Gram Panchayat Code
78
CD Block Name
Dumaria
Gram Panchayat Name
Bhokaha

Location and Distance

Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Gansha, about 55 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 103 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dumaria
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
103 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
55 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sherghati
Distance within State/UT
55 km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Town
55 km
Total Geographical Area
641 hectares
Area
6.41 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 981 people in 163 households, with 509 male residents and 472 female residents. The average household size is 6.02, and SC share is 42.3% and ST share is 0% for Gansha. Population density works out to about 153.04 people per sq km.

Total Households
163
Total Population
981
Male Population
509
Female Population
472
Sex Ratio
927.31
Average Household Size
6.02
SC Population
415
SC Male Population
217
SC Female Population
198
SC Population Share
42.3
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gansha 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 Gansha include hand pump water and river or canal 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
River Canal
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gansha include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gansha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 106 hectares and irrigated land is 85.75 hectares (80.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
455 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
10.5
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
69.5 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
106.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
20.25 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
85.75
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
85.75 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gansha

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.

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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 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
Punjab National Bank 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
Punjab National Bank ATM 823005 Gaya Dumaria Dumaria Dist.gaya Dumaria, Gaya, Bihar, 823005

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 Gansha village located?

Gansha is in Dumaria Block of Gaya district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Gansha village in?

Gansha village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Gansha village in?

Gansha village is in Bihar.

Which block is Gansha under?

Gansha comes under Dumaria Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gansha?

The Census village code of Gansha is 256225.

Which Gram Panchayat is Gansha under?

Gansha is listed under Bhokaha Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dumaria.

What is the population of Gansha village?

The village record lists 981 people and 163 households for Gansha.

How many households are in Gansha village?

The village record lists 163 households for Gansha.

What is the male and female population of Gansha?

The record lists 509 male residents and 472 female residents for Gansha.

What is the sex ratio of Gansha village?

The sex ratio of Gansha is 927.31 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gansha village?

The reported geographical area of Gansha is 641 hectares.

What is the population density of Gansha village?

The approximate population density of Gansha is 153.04 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gansha?

The nearest town listed for Gansha is Sherghati, about 55 km away.

How far is Gansha from the district headquarters?

Gansha is about 103 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gansha from the sub-district headquarters?

Gansha is about 7 km from Dumaria, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gansha?

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

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

For Gansha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 106 hectares and irrigated land is 85.75 hectares.

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

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