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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.
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Quick answer: 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
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
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.
CD BlockGuraru
Gram PanchayatPahra
- 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density691.36 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.66 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share29%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.01%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share91.3%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
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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.
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
- 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 Type | Records | Share |
| ATM |
4 |
100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| 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
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
| 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.