Indian Village Directory

Pahra Village

Pahra is an inhabited village in Guraru Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 255542, the Census 2011 record lists 6,962 people in 1,045 households and the reported area is 1,007 hectares. The local references include Pahra Gram Panchayat, Guraru CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gaya at about 36 km.

In short:

Pahra is a village in Guraru Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 255542 and 6,962 people in 1,045 households.

Village Code255542
Population6,962
Households1,045
Area1,007 hectares
Nearest TownGaya

Detailed village profile

Pahra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 6,962 people, 1,007 hectares of reported area and Gaya as the nearest town reference for Pahra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Gaya
Block Guraru
CD Block Guraru
Gram Panchayat Pahra
  • Pahra falls under Guraru Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 255542.
  • The record lists 6,962 people living in 1,045 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,007 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Gaya.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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
Pahra
Census Village Code
255542
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Gaya
District Census Code
236
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Guraru
Sub-district Census Code
01497
CD Block
Guraru
Gram Panchayat
Pahra
Households
1,045
Population
6,962
Male Population
3,617
Female Population
3,345
Sex Ratio
924.8
Area
1,007 hectares
Area
10.07 sq km
Nearest Town
Gaya
Nearest Town Distance
36 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
824118
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 691.36 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.66 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 29% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.01% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 91.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Pahra in the official administrative record. Census village code 255542, Pahra Gram Panchayat and Guraru CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01497
Village Census Code
255542
CD Block Code
0485
Gram Panchayat Code
81658168
CD Block Name
Guraru
Gram Panchayat Name
Pahra

Location and Distance

Gaya is the nearest town listed for Pahra, about 36 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 36 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Guraru
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
14 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
36 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Gaya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
36 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Gaya
Distance within State/UT
36 km
Nearest Town
Gaya
Distance from Nearest Town
36 km
Total Geographical Area
1,007 hectares
Area
10.07 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 6,962 people in 1,045 households, with 3,617 male residents and 3,345 female residents. The average household size is 6.66, and SC share is 29% and ST share is 0.01% for Pahra. Population density works out to about 691.36 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,045
Total Population
6,962
Male Population
3,617
Female Population
3,345
Sex Ratio
924.8
Average Household Size
6.66
SC Population
2,019
SC Male Population
1,057
SC Female Population
962
SC Population Share
29
ST Population
1
ST Male Population
1
ST Population Share
0.01
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Pahra list 5 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools and 1 government secondary 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
5
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Pahra. 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
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
265 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Pahra include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access, all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Private Courier Facility
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Railway Station
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other 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 Pahra 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

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Pahra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 552 hectares and irrigated land is 504 hectares (91.3% 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
348.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
105 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
552.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
48 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
504.0
Canals Area In Hectares
235 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
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

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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Pahra

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
3
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 4 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 2 50%
Bank of Baroda 1 25%
State Bank of India 1 25%

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 824118 Gaya Guraru Guraru Guraru Bazar, Guraru Mathura Pur Road, Gaya, Bihar, 824118
Punjab National Bank ATM 824118 Gaya Guraru Guraru Guraru Guraru, Gaya, Bihar, 824118
State Bank of India ATM 824118 Gaya Guraru Guraru Opposite Bank of Baroda, Mathurapur Road, Guraru Opposite Bank of Baroda, Mathurapur Road, Guraru, Gaya, Bihar, 824118
Punjab National Bank ATM 824118 Gaya Guraru Guraru At- Gararu Chowk, Po Ps-Gararu, Dist-Gaya Gararu Offsite Atm, C/O Nagender Sharma, Gaya, Bihar, 824118

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 Pahra village located?

Pahra is in Guraru Block of Gaya district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Pahra village in?

Pahra village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Pahra village in?

Pahra village is in Bihar.

Which block is Pahra under?

Pahra comes under Guraru Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Pahra?

The Census village code of Pahra is 255542.

Which Gram Panchayat is Pahra under?

Pahra is listed under Pahra Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Guraru.

What is the population of Pahra village?

The village record lists 6,962 people and 1,045 households for Pahra.

How many households are in Pahra village?

The village record lists 1,045 households for Pahra.

What is the male and female population of Pahra?

The record lists 3,617 male residents and 3,345 female residents for Pahra.

What is the sex ratio of Pahra village?

The sex ratio of Pahra is 924.8 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Pahra village?

The reported geographical area of Pahra is 1,007 hectares.

What is the population density of Pahra village?

The approximate population density of Pahra is 691.36 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Pahra?

The nearest town listed for Pahra is Gaya, about 36 km away.

How far is Pahra from the district headquarters?

Pahra is about 36 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Pahra from the sub-district headquarters?

Pahra is about 14 km from Guraru, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Pahra?

The village facility record lists 5 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools and 1 government secondary school for Pahra.

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

For Pahra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 552 hectares and irrigated land is 504 hectares.

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

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Pahra. 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.