Jolah Bigha is an inhabited village in Gurua Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 255609, the Census 2011 record lists 610 people in 97 households and the reported area is 74 hectares. The local references include Pakri Gram Panchayat, Gurua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 13 km.
In short:
Jolah Bigha is a village in Gurua Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 255609 and 610 people in 97 households.
Village Code255609
Population610
Households97
Area74 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati
Detailed village profile
Jolah Bigha at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 610 people, 74 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Jolah Bigha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Jolah Bigha falls under Gurua Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 255609.
The record lists 610 people living in 97 households.
The reported village area is 74 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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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
Jolah Bigha
Census Village Code
255609
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
97
Population
610
Male Population
303
Female Population
307
Sex Ratio
1,013.2
Area
74 hectares
Area
0.74 sq km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Nearest Town Distance
13 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 Density824.32 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.29 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share48.85%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share58.2%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Jolah Bigha in the official administrative record. Census village code 255609, Pakri Gram Panchayat and Gurua CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01498
Village Census Code
255609
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 Jolah Bigha, about 13 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 58 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Gurua
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
58 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
13 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sherghati
Distance within State/UT
13 km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Town
13 km
Total Geographical Area
74 hectares
Area
0.74 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 610 people in 97 households, with 303 male residents and 307 female residents. The average household size is 6.29, and SC share is 48.85% and ST share is 0% for Jolah Bigha. Population density works out to about 824.32 people per sq km.
Total Households
97
Total Population
610
Male Population
303
Female Population
307
Sex Ratio
1,013.2
Average Household Size
6.29
SC Population
298
SC Male Population
147
SC Female Population
151
SC Population Share
48.85
Village Status
Inhabited
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Jolah Bigha 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
26.08 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Jolah Bigha include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Jolah Bigha 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 Jolah Bigha is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Jolah Bigha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 44.79 hectares and irrigated land is 26.08 hectares (58.2% 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
11.53
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
17.68 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
44.79
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
18.71 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
26.08
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
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 Jolah Bigha village located?
Jolah Bigha is in Gurua Block of Gaya district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Jolah Bigha village in?
Jolah Bigha village is in Gaya district.
Which state is Jolah Bigha village in?
Jolah Bigha village is in Bihar.
Which block is Jolah Bigha under?
Jolah Bigha comes under Gurua Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Jolah Bigha?
The Census village code of Jolah Bigha is 255609.
Which Gram Panchayat is Jolah Bigha under?
Jolah Bigha is listed under Pakri Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gurua.
What is the population of Jolah Bigha village?
The village record lists 610 people and 97 households for Jolah Bigha.
How many households are in Jolah Bigha village?
The village record lists 97 households for Jolah Bigha.
What is the male and female population of Jolah Bigha?
The record lists 303 male residents and 307 female residents for Jolah Bigha.
What is the sex ratio of Jolah Bigha village?
The sex ratio of Jolah Bigha is 1,013.2 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Jolah Bigha village?
The reported geographical area of Jolah Bigha is 74 hectares.
What is the population density of Jolah Bigha village?
The approximate population density of Jolah Bigha is 824.32 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Jolah Bigha?
The nearest town listed for Jolah Bigha is Sherghati, about 13 km away.
How far is Jolah Bigha from the district headquarters?
Jolah Bigha is about 58 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Jolah Bigha from the sub-district headquarters?
Jolah Bigha is about 15 km from Gurua, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Jolah Bigha?
For Jolah Bigha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 44.79 hectares and irrigated land is 26.08 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Jolah 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 Jolah 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 Jolah 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.