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Bihia Village

Bihia is an inhabited village in Mohanpur Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257073, the Census 2011 record lists 840 people in 154 households and the reported area is 72 hectares. The local references include Khardih Gram Panchayat, Mohanpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 32 km.

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Quick answer: Bihia is a village in Mohanpur Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 257073 and 840 people in 154 households.
Village Code257073
Population840
Households154
Area72 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati

Key Village Facts

Village
Bihia
Census Village Code
257073
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
154
Population
840
Male Population
416
Female Population
424
Sex Ratio
1,019.23
Area
72 hectares
Area
0.72 sq km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Nearest Town Distance
32 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bihia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 840 people, 72 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Bihia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictGaya
CD BlockMohanpur
Gram PanchayatKHARDIH
  • Bihia falls under Mohanpur Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 257073.
  • The record lists 840 people living in 154 households.
  • The reported village area is 72 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 Density1,166.67 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.45 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share28.45%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share59.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bihia in the official administrative record. Census village code 257073, Khardih Gram Panchayat and Mohanpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01509
Village Census Code
257073
CD Block Code
0497
CD Block Name
Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Khardih

Location and Distance

Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Bihia, about 32 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Mohanpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
4 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
32 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sherghati
Distance within State/UT
32 km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Town
32 km
Total Geographical Area
72 hectares
Area
0.72 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 840 people in 154 households, with 416 male residents and 424 female residents. The average household size is 5.45, and SC share is 28.45% and ST share is 0% for Bihia. Population density works out to about 1,166.67 people per sq km.

Total Households
154
Total Population
840
Male Population
416
Female Population
424
Sex Ratio
1,019.23
Average Household Size
5.45
SC Population
239
SC Male Population
107
SC Female Population
132
SC Population Share
28.45
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bihia 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 Bihia 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
22.3 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bihia include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bihia 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
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bihia 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 Bihia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 58 hectares and irrigated land is 34.4 hectares (59.3% 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
12.0
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
58.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
23.6 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
34.4
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
12.1 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 Bihia village located?

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

Which district is Bihia village in?

Bihia village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Bihia village in?

Bihia village is in Bihar.

Which block is Bihia under?

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

What is the Census village code of Bihia?

The Census village code of Bihia is 257073.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bihia under?

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

What is the population of Bihia village?

The village record lists 840 people and 154 households for Bihia.

How many households are in Bihia village?

The village record lists 154 households for Bihia.

What is the male and female population of Bihia?

The record lists 416 male residents and 424 female residents for Bihia.

What is the sex ratio of Bihia village?

The sex ratio of Bihia is 1,019.23 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bihia village?

The reported geographical area of Bihia is 72 hectares.

What is the population density of Bihia village?

The approximate population density of Bihia is 1,166.67 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bihia?

The nearest town listed for Bihia is Sherghati, about 32 km away.

How far is Bihia from the district headquarters?

Bihia is about 30 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bihia from the sub-district headquarters?

Bihia is about 4 km from Mohanpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bihia?

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

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

For Bihia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 58 hectares and irrigated land is 34.4 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.