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Ajnawan Village

Ajnawan is an inhabited village in Mohanpur Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257206, the Census 2011 record lists 1,870 people in 281 households and the reported area is 410 hectares. The local references include Amkola Gram Panchayat, Mohanpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 30 km.

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Quick answer: Ajnawan is a village in Mohanpur Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 257206 and 1,870 people in 281 households.
Village Code257206
Population1,870
Households281
Area410 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati

Key Village Facts

Village
Ajnawan
Census Village Code
257206
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Gaya
District Census Code
236
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Mohanpur
Sub-district Census Code
01509
CD Block
Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat
Amkola
Households
281
Population
1,870
Male Population
921
Female Population
949
Sex Ratio
1,030.4
Area
410 hectares
Area
4.1 sq km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Ajnawan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,870 people, 410 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Ajnawan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictGaya
CD BlockMohanpur
Gram PanchayatAMKOLA
  • Ajnawan falls under Mohanpur Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 257206.
  • The record lists 1,870 people living in 281 households.
  • The reported village area is 410 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

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density456.1 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.65 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share24.06%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share68.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ajnawan in the official administrative record. Census village code 257206, Amkola Gram Panchayat and Mohanpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01509
Village Census Code
257206
CD Block Code
0497
CD Block Name
Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Amkola

Location and Distance

Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Ajnawan, about 30 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 38 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Mohanpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
38 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sherghati
Distance within State/UT
30 km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
410 hectares
Area
4.1 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,870 people in 281 households, with 921 male residents and 949 female residents. The average household size is 6.65, and SC share is 24.06% and ST share is 0% for Ajnawan. Population density works out to about 456.1 people per sq km.

Total Households
281
Total Population
1,870
Male Population
921
Female Population
949
Sex Ratio
1,030.4
Average Household Size
6.65
SC Population
450
SC Male Population
204
SC Female Population
246
SC Population Share
24.06
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Ajnawan 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 Ajnawan include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Ajnawan include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Ajnawan 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
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Ajnawan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 161.9 hectares and irrigated land is 111.3 hectares (68.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
230.3 hectares
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
17.8 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
161.9
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
50.6 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
111.3
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
100.3 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ajnawan village located?

Ajnawan is in Mohanpur Block of Gaya district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Ajnawan village in?

Ajnawan village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Ajnawan village in?

Ajnawan village is in Bihar.

Which block is Ajnawan under?

Ajnawan comes under Mohanpur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Ajnawan?

The Census village code of Ajnawan is 257206.

Which Gram Panchayat is Ajnawan under?

Ajnawan is listed under AMKOLA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mohanpur.

What is the population of Ajnawan village?

The village record lists 1,870 people and 281 households for Ajnawan.

How many households are in Ajnawan village?

The village record lists 281 households for Ajnawan.

What is the male and female population of Ajnawan?

The record lists 921 male residents and 949 female residents for Ajnawan.

What is the sex ratio of Ajnawan village?

The sex ratio of Ajnawan is 1,030.4 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ajnawan village?

The reported geographical area of Ajnawan is 410 hectares.

What is the population density of Ajnawan village?

The approximate population density of Ajnawan is 456.1 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ajnawan?

The nearest town listed for Ajnawan is Sherghati, about 30 km away.

How far is Ajnawan from the district headquarters?

Ajnawan is about 38 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ajnawan from the sub-district headquarters?

Ajnawan is about 6 km from Mohanpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Ajnawan?

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

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

For Ajnawan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 161.9 hectares and irrigated land is 111.3 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Ajnawan.

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.