Indian Village Directory

Barahi Bigha Village

Barahi Bigha is an inhabited village in Gurua Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 255677, the Census 2011 record lists 563 people in 89 households and the reported area is 24 hectares. The local references include Gurua Gram Panchayat, Gurua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 16 km.

In short:

Barahi Bigha is a village in Gurua Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 255677 and 563 people in 89 households.

Village Code255677
Population563
Households89
Area24 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati

Detailed village profile

Barahi Bigha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 563 people, 24 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Barahi Bigha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Gaya
Block Gurua
CD Block Gurua
Gram Panchayat Gurua
  • Barahi Bigha falls under Gurua Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 255677.
  • The record lists 563 people living in 89 households.
  • The reported village area is 24 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, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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
Barahi Bigha
Census Village Code
255677
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Gaya
District Census Code
236
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gurua
Sub-district Census Code
01498
CD Block
Gurua
Gram Panchayat
Gurua
Households
89
Population
563
Male Population
307
Female Population
256
Sex Ratio
833.88
Area
24 hectares
Area
0.24 sq km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Nearest Town Distance
16 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 2,345.83 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.33 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 43.69% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 72% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Barahi Bigha in the official administrative record. Census village code 255677, Gurua Gram Panchayat and Gurua CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01498
Village Census Code
255677
CD Block Code
0486
Gram Panchayat Code
8171
CD Block Name
Gurua
Gram Panchayat Name
Gurua

Location and Distance

Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Barahi Bigha, about 16 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 55 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gurua
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
2 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
55 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
16 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sherghati
Distance within State/UT
16 km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Town
16 km
Total Geographical Area
24 hectares
Area
0.24 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 563 people in 89 households, with 307 male residents and 256 female residents. The average household size is 6.33, and SC share is 43.69% and ST share is 0% for Barahi Bigha. Population density works out to about 2,345.83 people per sq km.

Total Households
89
Total Population
563
Male Population
307
Female Population
256
Sex Ratio
833.88
Average Household Size
6.33
SC Population
246
SC Male Population
130
SC Female Population
116
SC Population Share
43.69
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
12.27 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Barahi Bigha include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
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 Barahi Bigha include self-help groups. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Barahi Bigha is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 6 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Barahi Bigha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 17.04 hectares and irrigated land is 12.27 hectares (72% 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
0.86
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
6.1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
17.04
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
4.77 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
12.27

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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Barahi Bigha

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
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
2

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 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 50%
Uco Bank 1 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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 824205 Gaya Gurua Guraru Near Tvs Showroom Bypass Road, Gurua Near Tvs Showroom Bypass Road, Gurua, Gaya, Bihar, 824205
Uco Bank ATM 824211 Gaya Gurua Kendua Bihar At:- Chandiasthan, Po.- Dariaura Via.:- Sherghati Distt.- Gaya, Gaya, Bihar, 824211

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 Barahi Bigha village located?

Barahi Bigha is in Gurua Block of Gaya district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Barahi Bigha village in?

Barahi Bigha village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Barahi Bigha village in?

Barahi Bigha village is in Bihar.

Which block is Barahi Bigha under?

Barahi Bigha comes under Gurua Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Barahi Bigha?

The Census village code of Barahi Bigha is 255677.

Which Gram Panchayat is Barahi Bigha under?

Barahi Bigha is listed under Gurua Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gurua.

What is the population of Barahi Bigha village?

The village record lists 563 people and 89 households for Barahi Bigha.

How many households are in Barahi Bigha village?

The village record lists 89 households for Barahi Bigha.

What is the male and female population of Barahi Bigha?

The record lists 307 male residents and 256 female residents for Barahi Bigha.

What is the sex ratio of Barahi Bigha village?

The sex ratio of Barahi Bigha is 833.88 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Barahi Bigha village?

The reported geographical area of Barahi Bigha is 24 hectares.

What is the population density of Barahi Bigha village?

The approximate population density of Barahi Bigha is 2,345.83 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Barahi Bigha?

The nearest town listed for Barahi Bigha is Sherghati, about 16 km away.

How far is Barahi Bigha from the district headquarters?

Barahi Bigha is about 55 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Barahi Bigha from the sub-district headquarters?

Barahi Bigha is about 2 km from Gurua, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Barahi Bigha?

For Barahi Bigha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 17.04 hectares and irrigated land is 12.27 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Barahi Bigha?

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Barahi Bigha. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Barahi Bigha.

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.