Indian Village Directory

Pirwa Village

Pirwa is an inhabited village in Gurua Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 255634, the Census 2011 record lists 1,569 people in 234 households and the reported area is 73 hectares. The local references include Raghunath Khap Gram Panchayat, Gurua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 22 km.

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Quick answer: Pirwa is a village in Gurua Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 255634 and 1,569 people in 234 households.
Village Code255634
Population1,569
Households234
Area73 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati

Key Village Facts

Village
Pirwa
Census Village Code
255634
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
Raghunath Khap
Households
234
Population
1,569
Male Population
783
Female Population
786
Sex Ratio
1,003.83
Area
73 hectares
Area
0.73 sq km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Nearest Town Distance
22 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Pirwa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,569 people, 73 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Pirwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictGaya
BlockGurua
CD BlockGurua
Gram PanchayatRaghunath khap
  • Pirwa falls under Gurua Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 255634.
  • The record lists 1,569 people living in 234 households.
  • The reported village area is 73 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 Density2,149.32 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.71 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share39.71%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share56.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Pirwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 255634, Raghunath Khap Gram Panchayat and Gurua CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01498
Village Census Code
255634
CD Block Code
0486
Gram Panchayat Code
8178
CD Block Name
Gurua
Gram Panchayat Name
Raghunath Khap

Location and Distance

Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Pirwa, about 22 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 51 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
51 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
22 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sherghati
Distance within State/UT
22 km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Town
22 km
Total Geographical Area
73 hectares
Area
0.73 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,569 people in 234 households, with 783 male residents and 786 female residents. The average household size is 6.71, and SC share is 39.71% and ST share is 0% for Pirwa. Population density works out to about 2,149.32 people per sq km.

Total Households
234
Total Population
1,569
Male Population
783
Female Population
786
Sex Ratio
1,003.83
Average Household Size
6.71
SC Population
623
SC Male Population
315
SC Female Population
308
SC Population Share
39.71
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Pirwa list 1 government primary 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
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
8.84 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Pirwa include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
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 Pirwa is reported as 4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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 Pirwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 45.96 hectares and irrigated land is 26.08 hectares (56.7% 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
5.98
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.2 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.04 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
18.82 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
45.96
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
19.88 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
26.08
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
17.24 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Pirwa

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 Pirwa village located?

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

Which district is Pirwa village in?

Pirwa village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Pirwa village in?

Pirwa village is in Bihar.

Which block is Pirwa under?

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

What is the Census village code of Pirwa?

The Census village code of Pirwa is 255634.

Which Gram Panchayat is Pirwa under?

Pirwa is listed under Raghunath khap Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gurua.

What is the population of Pirwa village?

The village record lists 1,569 people and 234 households for Pirwa.

How many households are in Pirwa village?

The village record lists 234 households for Pirwa.

What is the male and female population of Pirwa?

The record lists 783 male residents and 786 female residents for Pirwa.

What is the sex ratio of Pirwa village?

The sex ratio of Pirwa is 1,003.83 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Pirwa village?

The reported geographical area of Pirwa is 73 hectares.

What is the population density of Pirwa village?

The approximate population density of Pirwa is 2,149.32 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Pirwa?

The nearest town listed for Pirwa is Sherghati, about 22 km away.

How far is Pirwa from the district headquarters?

Pirwa is about 51 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Pirwa from the sub-district headquarters?

Pirwa is about 5 km from Gurua, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Pirwa?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Pirwa.

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

For Pirwa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 45.96 hectares and irrigated land is 26.08 hectares.

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

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