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Babhani Village

Babhani is an inhabited village in Mohanpur Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257111, the Census 2011 record lists 1,083 people in 170 households and the reported area is 108 hectares. The local references include Khardih Gram Panchayat, Mohanpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bodhgaya at about 12 km.

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Quick answer: Babhani is a village in Mohanpur Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 257111 and 1,083 people in 170 households.
Village Code257111
Population1,083
Households170
Area108 hectares
Nearest TownBodhgaya

Key Village Facts

Village
Babhani
Census Village Code
257111
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
Khardih
Households
170
Population
1,083
Male Population
516
Female Population
567
Sex Ratio
1,098.84
Area
108 hectares
Area
1.08 sq km
Nearest Town
Bodhgaya
Nearest Town Distance
12 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Babhani at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,083 people, 108 hectares of reported area and Bodhgaya as the nearest town reference for Babhani, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictGaya
CD BlockMohanpur
Gram PanchayatKHARDIH
  • Babhani falls under Mohanpur Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 257111.
  • The record lists 1,083 people living in 170 households.
  • The reported village area is 108 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bodhgaya.
  • 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 Density1,002.78 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.37 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share35.55%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share60.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Babhani in the official administrative record. Census village code 257111, Khardih Gram Panchayat and Mohanpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01509
Village Census Code
257111
CD Block Code
0497
CD Block Name
Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Khardih

Location and Distance

Bodhgaya is the nearest town listed for Babhani, about 12 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 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
40 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bodhgaya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bodhgaya
Distance within State/UT
12 km
Nearest Town
Bodhgaya
Distance from Nearest Town
12 km
Total Geographical Area
108 hectares
Area
1.08 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,083 people in 170 households, with 516 male residents and 567 female residents. The average household size is 6.37, and SC share is 35.55% and ST share is 0% for Babhani. Population density works out to about 1,002.78 people per sq km.

Total Households
170
Total Population
1,083
Male Population
516
Female Population
567
Sex Ratio
1,098.84
Average Household Size
6.37
SC Population
385
SC Male Population
192
SC Female Population
193
SC Population Share
35.55
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Babhani list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Babhani 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 Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
16 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Babhani include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Babhani 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
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
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

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Babhani is reported as 5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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 Babhani show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 86.15 hectares and irrigated land is 52 hectares (60.4% 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
6.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
9 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
6.85 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
86.15
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
34.15 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
52.0
Canals Area In Hectares
36 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Babhani village located?

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

Which district is Babhani village in?

Babhani village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Babhani village in?

Babhani village is in Bihar.

Which block is Babhani under?

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

What is the Census village code of Babhani?

The Census village code of Babhani is 257111.

Which Gram Panchayat is Babhani under?

Babhani is listed under KHARDIH Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mohanpur.

What is the population of Babhani village?

The village record lists 1,083 people and 170 households for Babhani.

How many households are in Babhani village?

The village record lists 170 households for Babhani.

What is the male and female population of Babhani?

The record lists 516 male residents and 567 female residents for Babhani.

What is the sex ratio of Babhani village?

The sex ratio of Babhani is 1,098.84 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Babhani village?

The reported geographical area of Babhani is 108 hectares.

What is the population density of Babhani village?

The approximate population density of Babhani is 1,002.78 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Babhani?

The nearest town listed for Babhani is Bodhgaya, about 12 km away.

How far is Babhani from the district headquarters?

Babhani is about 40 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Babhani from the sub-district headquarters?

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

What education facilities are listed for Babhani?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Babhani.

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

For Babhani, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 86.15 hectares and irrigated land is 52 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.