Indian Village Directory

Banahi Village

Banahi is an inhabited village in Mohanpur Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257051, the Census 2011 record lists 529 people in 78 households and the reported area is 58 hectares. The local references include Teswar Gram Panchayat, Mohanpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bodhgaya at about 8 km.

In short:

Banahi is a village in Mohanpur Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 257051 and 529 people in 78 households.

Village Code257051
Population529
Households78
Area58 hectares
Nearest TownBodhgaya

Detailed village profile

Banahi at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 529 people, 58 hectares of reported area and Bodhgaya as the nearest town reference for Banahi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Gaya
Block Mohanpur
CD Block Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat TESWAR
  • Banahi falls under Mohanpur Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 257051.
  • The record lists 529 people living in 78 households.
  • The reported village area is 58 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 Village Facts

Village
Banahi
Census Village Code
257051
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
Teswar
Households
78
Population
529
Male Population
272
Female Population
257
Sex Ratio
944.85
Area
58 hectares
Area
0.58 sq km
Nearest Town
Bodhgaya
Nearest Town Distance
8 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 912.07 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.78 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 91.12% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 67.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Banahi in the official administrative record. Census village code 257051, Teswar Gram Panchayat and Mohanpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01509
Village Census Code
257051
CD Block Code
0497
CD Block Name
Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Teswar

Location and Distance

Bodhgaya is the nearest town listed for Banahi, about 8 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 25 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Mohanpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
13 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
25 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bodhgaya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
8 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bodhgaya
Distance within State/UT
8 km
Nearest Town
Bodhgaya
Distance from Nearest Town
8 km
Total Geographical Area
58 hectares
Area
0.58 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 529 people in 78 households, with 272 male residents and 257 female residents. The average household size is 6.78, and SC share is 91.12% and ST share is 0% for Banahi. Population density works out to about 912.07 people per sq km.

Total Households
78
Total Population
529
Male Population
272
Female Population
257
Sex Ratio
944.85
Average Household Size
6.78
SC Population
482
SC Male Population
249
SC Female Population
233
SC Population Share
91.12
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Banahi list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Banahi 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 Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
23 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Banahi include self-help groups 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
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Banahi show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Pulse, net sown area is 45.06 hectares and irrigated land is 30.5 hectares (67.7% 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
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
1.2
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
2.8 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
8.94 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
45.06
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
14.56 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
30.5
Canals Area In Hectares
7.5 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Banahi village located?

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

Which district is Banahi village in?

Banahi village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Banahi village in?

Banahi village is in Bihar.

Which block is Banahi under?

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

What is the Census village code of Banahi?

The Census village code of Banahi is 257051.

Which Gram Panchayat is Banahi under?

Banahi is listed under TESWAR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mohanpur.

What is the population of Banahi village?

The village record lists 529 people and 78 households for Banahi.

How many households are in Banahi village?

The village record lists 78 households for Banahi.

What is the male and female population of Banahi?

The record lists 272 male residents and 257 female residents for Banahi.

What is the sex ratio of Banahi village?

The sex ratio of Banahi is 944.85 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Banahi village?

The reported geographical area of Banahi is 58 hectares.

What is the population density of Banahi village?

The approximate population density of Banahi is 912.07 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Banahi?

The nearest town listed for Banahi is Bodhgaya, about 8 km away.

How far is Banahi from the district headquarters?

Banahi is about 25 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Banahi from the sub-district headquarters?

Banahi is about 13 km from Mohanpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Banahi?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Banahi.

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

For Banahi, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Pulse, net sown area is 45.06 hectares and irrigated land is 30.5 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.