Indian Village Directory

Bagaha Village

Bagaha is an inhabited village in Mohanpur Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257158, the Census 2011 record lists 1,506 people in 239 households and the reported area is 199 hectares. The local references include Gopalkera Gram Panchayat, Mohanpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 30 km.

In short:

Bagaha is a village in Mohanpur Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 257158 and 1,506 people in 239 households.

Village Code257158
Population1,506
Households239
Area199 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati

Detailed village profile

Bagaha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,506 people, 199 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Bagaha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Gaya
Block Mohanpur
CD Block Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat GOPALKERA
  • Bagaha falls under Mohanpur Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 257158.
  • The record lists 1,506 people living in 239 households.
  • The reported village area is 199 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 Village Facts

Village
Bagaha
Census Village Code
257158
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
Gopalkera
Households
239
Population
1,506
Male Population
771
Female Population
735
Sex Ratio
953.31
Area
199 hectares
Area
1.99 sq km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Nearest Town Distance
30 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 756.78 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.3 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 46.68% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 83.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bagaha in the official administrative record. Census village code 257158, Gopalkera Gram Panchayat and Mohanpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01509
Village Census Code
257158
CD Block Code
0497
CD Block Name
Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Gopalkera

Location and Distance

Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Bagaha, about 30 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 36 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Mohanpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
36 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
199 hectares
Area
1.99 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,506 people in 239 households, with 771 male residents and 735 female residents. The average household size is 6.3, and SC share is 46.68% and ST share is 0% for Bagaha. Population density works out to about 756.78 people per sq km.

Total Households
239
Total Population
1,506
Male Population
771
Female Population
735
Sex Ratio
953.31
Average Household Size
6.3
SC Population
703
SC Male Population
362
SC Female Population
341
SC Population Share
46.68
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bagaha list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bagaha 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
27 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bagaha 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
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
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bagaha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 98 hectares and irrigated land is 82 hectares (83.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
56 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
18.0
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
17 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
98.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
16 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
82.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
55 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bagaha village located?

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

Which district is Bagaha village in?

Bagaha village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Bagaha village in?

Bagaha village is in Bihar.

Which block is Bagaha under?

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

What is the Census village code of Bagaha?

The Census village code of Bagaha is 257158.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bagaha under?

Bagaha is listed under GOPALKERA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mohanpur.

What is the population of Bagaha village?

The village record lists 1,506 people and 239 households for Bagaha.

How many households are in Bagaha village?

The village record lists 239 households for Bagaha.

What is the male and female population of Bagaha?

The record lists 771 male residents and 735 female residents for Bagaha.

What is the sex ratio of Bagaha village?

The sex ratio of Bagaha is 953.31 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bagaha village?

The reported geographical area of Bagaha is 199 hectares.

What is the population density of Bagaha village?

The approximate population density of Bagaha is 756.78 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bagaha?

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

How far is Bagaha from the district headquarters?

Bagaha is about 36 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bagaha from the sub-district headquarters?

Bagaha is about 12 km from Mohanpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bagaha?

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

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

For Bagaha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 98 hectares and irrigated land is 82 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.