Kachar is an inhabited village in Dumaria Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 256155, the Census 2011 record lists 3,834 people in 630 households and the reported area is 321 hectares. The local references include Kachar Gram Panchayat, Dumaria CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 52 km.
In short:
Kachar is a village in Dumaria Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 256155 and 3,834 people in 630 households.
Village Code256155
Population3,834
Households630
Area321 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati
Detailed village profile
Kachar at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,834 people, 321 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Kachar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Kachar falls under Dumaria Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 256155.
The record lists 3,834 people living in 630 households.
The reported village area is 321 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
Kachar
Census Village Code
256155
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
Kachar
Households
630
Population
3,834
Male Population
1,977
Female Population
1,857
Sex Ratio
939.3
Area
321 hectares
Area
3.21 sq km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Nearest Town Distance
52 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
824206
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 Density1,194.39 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.09 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share37.51%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share68.2%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kachar in the official administrative record. Census village code 256155, Kachar Gram Panchayat and Dumaria CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01502
Village Census Code
256155
CD Block Code
0490
Gram Panchayat Code
14
CD Block Name
Dumaria
Gram Panchayat Name
Kachar
Location and Distance
Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Kachar, about 52 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 95 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Dumaria
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
95 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
52 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sherghati
Distance within State/UT
52 km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Town
52 km
Total Geographical Area
321 hectares
Area
3.21 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,834 people in 630 households, with 1,977 male residents and 1,857 female residents. The average household size is 6.09, and SC share is 37.51% and ST share is 0% for Kachar. Population density works out to about 1,194.39 people per sq km.
Total Households
630
Total Population
3,834
Male Population
1,977
Female Population
1,857
Sex Ratio
939.3
Average Household Size
6.09
SC Population
1,438
SC Male Population
733
SC Female Population
705
SC Population Share
37.51
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kachar 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 Kachar. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kachar 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
14.5 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kachar include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Post And Telegraph Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Kachar include cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
ATM
Available
Cooperative Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kachar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 148.1 hectares and irrigated land is 101 hectares (68.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
16.2 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.3
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
153.4 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
148.1
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
47.1 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
101.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
86.5 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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The village source reports ATM availability in the village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below add local banking service context.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Inside village
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
3
75%
CRM
1
25%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Punjab National Bank
2
50%
State Bank of India
2
50%
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Punjab National Bank
ATM
824206
Gaya
Imamganj
Imamganj
Aurangabad Tehsil Imamganj, Gaya, Bihar, 824206
State Bank of India
CRM
824206
Gaya
Imamganj
Imamganj
Imamganj Sbi, Imamaganj, Gaya, Bihar, 824206
State Bank of India
ATM
824206
Gaya
Imamganj
Imamganj
Imamganj Sbi, Imamaganj, Gaya, Bihar, 824206
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 Kachar village located?
Kachar is in Dumaria Block of Gaya district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Kachar village in?
Kachar village is in Gaya district.
Which state is Kachar village in?
Kachar village is in Bihar.
Which block is Kachar under?
Kachar comes under Dumaria Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kachar?
The Census village code of Kachar is 256155.
Which Gram Panchayat is Kachar under?
Kachar is listed under Kachar Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dumaria.
What is the population of Kachar village?
The village record lists 3,834 people and 630 households for Kachar.
How many households are in Kachar village?
The village record lists 630 households for Kachar.
What is the male and female population of Kachar?
The record lists 1,977 male residents and 1,857 female residents for Kachar.
What is the sex ratio of Kachar village?
The sex ratio of Kachar is 939.3 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kachar village?
The reported geographical area of Kachar is 321 hectares.
What is the population density of Kachar village?
The approximate population density of Kachar is 1,194.39 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kachar?
The nearest town listed for Kachar is Sherghati, about 52 km away.
How far is Kachar from the district headquarters?
Kachar is about 95 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kachar from the sub-district headquarters?
Kachar is about 10 km from Dumaria, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kachar?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Kachar.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kachar?
For Kachar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 148.1 hectares and irrigated land is 101 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kachar?
The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kachar. 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.