Birahma is an inhabited village in Gurua Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 255714, the Census 2011 record lists 1,048 people in 170 households and the reported area is 76 hectares. The local references include Barma Gram Panchayat, Gurua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 3 km.
In short:
Birahma is a village in Gurua Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 255714 and 1,048 people in 170 households.
Village Code255714
Population1,048
Households170
Area76 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati
Detailed village profile
Birahma at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,048 people, 76 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Birahma, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Birahma falls under Gurua Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 255714.
The record lists 1,048 people living in 170 households.
The reported village area is 76 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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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
Birahma
Census Village Code
255714
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
Barma
Households
170
Population
1,048
Male Population
546
Female Population
502
Sex Ratio
919.41
Area
76 hectares
Area
0.76 sq km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Nearest Town Distance
3 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 Density1,378.95 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.16 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share32.92%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.1%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share73.3%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Birahma in the official administrative record. Census village code 255714, Barma Gram Panchayat and Gurua CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01498
Village Census Code
255714
CD Block Code
0486
Gram Panchayat Code
8170
CD Block Name
Gurua
Gram Panchayat Name
Barma
Location and Distance
Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Birahma, about 3 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 52 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Gurua
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
52 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
3 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sherghati
Distance within State/UT
3 km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Town
3 km
Total Geographical Area
76 hectares
Area
0.76 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,048 people in 170 households, with 546 male residents and 502 female residents. The average household size is 6.16, and SC share is 32.92% and ST share is 0.1% for Birahma. Population density works out to about 1,378.95 people per sq km.
Total Households
170
Total Population
1,048
Male Population
546
Female Population
502
Sex Ratio
919.41
Average Household Size
6.16
SC Population
345
SC Male Population
176
SC Female Population
169
SC Population Share
32.92
ST Population
1
ST Male Population
1
ST Population Share
0.1
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Birahma 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.
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
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 Birahma. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Birahma 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
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
8 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Birahma include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
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 Birahma 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
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Birahma is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 4 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
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Birahma show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 55.5 hectares and irrigated land is 40.7 hectares (73.3% 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
6.5
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
8 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
55.5
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
14.8 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
40.7
Canals Area In Hectares
32.7 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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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
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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
2
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
State Bank of India
ATM
824205
Gaya
Gurua
Guraru
Near Tvs Showroom Bypass Road, Gurua Near Tvs Showroom Bypass Road, Gurua, Gaya, Bihar, 824205
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 Birahma village located?
Birahma is in Gurua Block of Gaya district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Birahma village in?
Birahma village is in Gaya district.
Which state is Birahma village in?
Birahma village is in Bihar.
Which block is Birahma under?
Birahma comes under Gurua Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Birahma?
The Census village code of Birahma is 255714.
Which Gram Panchayat is Birahma under?
Birahma is listed under Barma Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gurua.
What is the population of Birahma village?
The village record lists 1,048 people and 170 households for Birahma.
How many households are in Birahma village?
The village record lists 170 households for Birahma.
What is the male and female population of Birahma?
The record lists 546 male residents and 502 female residents for Birahma.
What is the sex ratio of Birahma village?
The sex ratio of Birahma is 919.41 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Birahma village?
The reported geographical area of Birahma is 76 hectares.
What is the population density of Birahma village?
The approximate population density of Birahma is 1,378.95 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Birahma?
The nearest town listed for Birahma is Sherghati, about 3 km away.
How far is Birahma from the district headquarters?
Birahma is about 52 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Birahma from the sub-district headquarters?
Birahma is about 5 km from Gurua, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Birahma?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Birahma.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Birahma?
For Birahma, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 55.5 hectares and irrigated land is 40.7 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Birahma?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Birahma. 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.