Indian Village Directory

Guraru Village

Guraru is an inhabited village in Gurua Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 255608, the Census 2011 record lists 1,135 people in 179 households and the reported area is 120 hectares. The local references include Pakri Gram Panchayat, Gurua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 14 km.

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Quick answer: Guraru is a village in Gurua Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 255608 and 1,135 people in 179 households.
Village Code255608
Population1,135
Households179
Area120 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati

Key Village Facts

Village
Guraru
Census Village Code
255608
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
Pakri
Households
179
Population
1,135
Male Population
607
Female Population
528
Sex Ratio
869.85
Area
120 hectares
Area
1.2 sq km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Nearest Town Distance
14 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Guraru at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,135 people, 120 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Guraru, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictGaya
BlockGurua
CD BlockGurua
Gram PanchayatPakri
  • Guraru falls under Gurua Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 255608.
  • The record lists 1,135 people living in 179 households.
  • The reported village area is 120 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density945.83 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.34 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share13.74%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share76%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Guraru in the official administrative record. Census village code 255608, Pakri Gram Panchayat and Gurua CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01498
Village Census Code
255608
CD Block Code
0486
Gram Panchayat Code
8173
CD Block Name
Gurua
Gram Panchayat Name
Pakri

Location and Distance

Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Guraru, about 14 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 62 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gurua
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
14 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
62 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
14 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sherghati
Distance within State/UT
14 km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Town
14 km
Total Geographical Area
120 hectares
Area
1.2 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,135 people in 179 households, with 607 male residents and 528 female residents. The average household size is 6.34, and SC share is 13.74% and ST share is 0% for Guraru. Population density works out to about 945.83 people per sq km.

Total Households
179
Total Population
1,135
Male Population
607
Female Population
528
Sex Ratio
869.85
Average Household Size
6.34
SC Population
156
SC Male Population
80
SC Female Population
76
SC Population Share
13.74
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Guraru 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Guraru 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
68.08 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Guraru include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Sub Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Guraru 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
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Guraru is reported as 4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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 Guraru show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 89.55 hectares and irrigated land is 68.08 hectares (76% 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
12.37
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
18.08 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
89.55
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
21.47 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
68.08

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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Guraru

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
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 Guraru village located?

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

Which district is Guraru village in?

Guraru village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Guraru village in?

Guraru village is in Bihar.

Which block is Guraru under?

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

What is the Census village code of Guraru?

The Census village code of Guraru is 255608.

Which Gram Panchayat is Guraru under?

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

What is the population of Guraru village?

The village record lists 1,135 people and 179 households for Guraru.

How many households are in Guraru village?

The village record lists 179 households for Guraru.

What is the male and female population of Guraru?

The record lists 607 male residents and 528 female residents for Guraru.

What is the sex ratio of Guraru village?

The sex ratio of Guraru is 869.85 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Guraru village?

The reported geographical area of Guraru is 120 hectares.

What is the population density of Guraru village?

The approximate population density of Guraru is 945.83 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Guraru?

The nearest town listed for Guraru is Sherghati, about 14 km away.

How far is Guraru from the district headquarters?

Guraru is about 62 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Guraru from the sub-district headquarters?

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

What education facilities are listed for Guraru?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Guraru.

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

For Guraru, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 89.55 hectares and irrigated land is 68.08 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Guraru. 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.