Where is Biraj village located?
Biraj is in Imamganj Block of Gaya district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Biraj Village
Biraj is an inhabited village in Imamganj Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 255966, the Census 2011 record lists 2,169 people in 385 households and the reported area is 844 hectares. The local references include Biraj Gram Panchayat, Imamganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 52 km.
Biraj is a village in Imamganj Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 255966 and 2,169 people in 385 households.
Village Code255966
Population2,169
Households385
Area844 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati
Detailed village profile
Biraj at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,169 people, 844 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Biraj, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Biraj falls under Imamganj Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 255966.
- The record lists 2,169 people living in 385 households.
- The reported village area is 844 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 Village Facts
- Village
- Biraj
- Census Village Code
- 255966
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Gaya
- District Census Code
- 236
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Imamganj
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01501
- CD Block
- Imamganj
- Gram Panchayat
- Biraj
- Households
- 385
- Population
- 2,169
- Male Population
- 1,105
- Female Population
- 1,064
- Sex Ratio
- 962.9
- Area
- 844 hectares
- Area
- 8.44 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Sherghati
- Nearest Town Distance
- 52 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
256.99 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.63 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
58.32%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
26.6%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Biraj in the official administrative record. Census village code 255966, Biraj Gram Panchayat and Imamganj CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 236
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01501
- Village Census Code
- 255966
- CD Block Code
- 0489
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 8215
- CD Block Name
- Imamganj
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Biraj
Location and Distance
Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Biraj, about 52 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 78 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Imamganj
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 18 km
- District Headquarter
- Gaya
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 78 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Sherghati
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 52 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Sherghati
- Distance within State/UT
- 52 km
- Nearest Town
- Sherghati
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 52 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 844 hectares
- Area
- 8.44 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,169 people in 385 households, with 1,105 male residents and 1,064 female residents. The average household size is 5.63, and SC share is 58.32% and ST share is 0% for Biraj. Population density works out to about 256.99 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 385
- Total Population
- 2,169
- Male Population
- 1,105
- Female Population
- 1,064
- Sex Ratio
- 962.9
- Average Household Size
- 5.63
- SC Population
- 1,265
- SC Male Population
- 632
- SC Female Population
- 633
- SC Population Share
- 58.32
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Biraj 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 Biraj 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 Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 3.4 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Biraj include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Biraj 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
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Biraj show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Pulse, net sown area is 456.5 hectares and irrigated land is 121.4 hectares (26.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Pulse
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 148.5 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 211.0
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 28 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 456.5
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 335.1 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 121.4
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 118 hectares
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.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Biraj
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
- 5
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 4 | 80% |
| CRM | 1 | 20% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | 3 | 60% |
| State Bank of India | 2 | 40% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 824206 | Gaya | Imamganj | Imamganj | Aurangabad Tehsil Imamganj, Gaya, Bihar, 824206 |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 824206 | Gaya | Imamganj | Imamganj | Imamganj Sbi, Imamaganj, Gaya, Bihar, 824206 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 824210 | Gaya | Imamganj | Nagwan | Teh.sherghati Nagwan(imamganj), Gaya, Bihar, 824210 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 824206 | Gaya | Imamganj | Imamganj | Imamganj Sbi, Imamaganj, Gaya, Bihar, 824206 |
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
Which district is Biraj village in?
Biraj village is in Gaya district.
Which state is Biraj village in?
Biraj village is in Bihar.
Which block is Biraj under?
Biraj comes under Imamganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Biraj?
The Census village code of Biraj is 255966.
Which Gram Panchayat is Biraj under?
Biraj is listed under Biraj Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Imamganj.
What is the population of Biraj village?
The village record lists 2,169 people and 385 households for Biraj.
How many households are in Biraj village?
The village record lists 385 households for Biraj.
What is the male and female population of Biraj?
The record lists 1,105 male residents and 1,064 female residents for Biraj.
What is the sex ratio of Biraj village?
The sex ratio of Biraj is 962.9 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Biraj village?
The reported geographical area of Biraj is 844 hectares.
What is the population density of Biraj village?
The approximate population density of Biraj is 256.99 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Biraj?
The nearest town listed for Biraj is Sherghati, about 52 km away.
How far is Biraj from the district headquarters?
Biraj is about 78 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Biraj from the sub-district headquarters?
Biraj is about 18 km from Imamganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Biraj?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Biraj.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Biraj?
For Biraj, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Pulse, net sown area is 456.5 hectares and irrigated land is 121.4 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Biraj?
The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Biraj. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.