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Bandegara Village

Bandegara is an inhabited village in Mohanpur Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257157, the Census 2011 record lists 641 people in 101 households and the reported area is 361 hectares. The local references include Gopalkenda Gram Panchayat, Mohanpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 30 km.

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Quick answer: Bandegara is a village in Mohanpur Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 257157 and 641 people in 101 households.
Village Code257157
Population641
Households101
Area361 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati

Key Village Facts

Village
Bandegara
Census Village Code
257157
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
Gopalkenda
Households
101
Population
641
Male Population
317
Female Population
324
Sex Ratio
1,022.08
Area
361 hectares
Area
3.61 sq km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bandegara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 641 people, 361 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Bandegara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictGaya
CD BlockMohanpur
Gram PanchayatGOPALKENDA
  • Bandegara falls under Mohanpur Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 257157.
  • The record lists 641 people living in 101 households.
  • The reported village area is 361 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 Density177.56 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.35 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share34.63%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bandegara in the official administrative record. Census village code 257157, Gopalkenda Gram Panchayat and Mohanpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01509
Village Census Code
257157
CD Block Code
0497
CD Block Name
Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Gopalkenda

Location and Distance

Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Bandegara, about 30 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 39 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
39 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
361 hectares
Area
3.61 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 641 people in 101 households, with 317 male residents and 324 female residents. The average household size is 6.35, and SC share is 34.63% and ST share is 0% for Bandegara. Population density works out to about 177.56 people per sq km.

Total Households
101
Total Population
641
Male Population
317
Female Population
324
Sex Ratio
1,022.08
Average Household Size
6.35
SC Population
222
SC Male Population
109
SC Female Population
113
SC Population Share
34.63
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bandegara 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 Bandegara 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
42 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bandegara 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 Bandegara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 285 hectares and irrigated land is 285 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
30 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
18.0
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
18 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
285.0
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
285.0
Canals Area In Hectares
18 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
225 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 Bandegara village located?

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

Which district is Bandegara village in?

Bandegara village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Bandegara village in?

Bandegara village is in Bihar.

Which block is Bandegara under?

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

What is the Census village code of Bandegara?

The Census village code of Bandegara is 257157.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bandegara under?

Bandegara is listed under GOPALKENDA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mohanpur.

What is the population of Bandegara village?

The village record lists 641 people and 101 households for Bandegara.

How many households are in Bandegara village?

The village record lists 101 households for Bandegara.

What is the male and female population of Bandegara?

The record lists 317 male residents and 324 female residents for Bandegara.

What is the sex ratio of Bandegara village?

The sex ratio of Bandegara is 1,022.08 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bandegara village?

The reported geographical area of Bandegara is 361 hectares.

What is the population density of Bandegara village?

The approximate population density of Bandegara is 177.56 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bandegara?

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

How far is Bandegara from the district headquarters?

Bandegara is about 39 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bandegara from the sub-district headquarters?

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

What education facilities are listed for Bandegara?

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

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

For Bandegara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 285 hectares and irrigated land is 285 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.