Indian Village Directory

Bongea Village

Bongea is an inhabited village in Mohanpur Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257169, the Census 2011 record lists 1,232 people in 174 households and the reported area is 146 hectares. The local references include Gopalkora Gram Panchayat, Mohanpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 30 km.

In short:

Bongea is a village in Mohanpur Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 257169 and 1,232 people in 174 households.

Village Code257169
Population1,232
Households174
Area146 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati

Detailed village profile

Bongea at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,232 people, 146 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Bongea, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Gaya
Block Mohanpur
CD Block Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat GOPALKORA
  • Bongea falls under Mohanpur Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 257169.
  • The record lists 1,232 people living in 174 households.
  • The reported village area is 146 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
Bongea
Census Village Code
257169
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
Gopalkora
Households
174
Population
1,232
Male Population
604
Female Population
628
Sex Ratio
1,039.74
Area
146 hectares
Area
1.46 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 843.84 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 7.08 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 73.7% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.08% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 88.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bongea in the official administrative record. Census village code 257169, Gopalkora Gram Panchayat and Mohanpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01509
Village Census Code
257169
CD Block Code
0497
CD Block Name
Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Gopalkora

Location and Distance

Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Bongea, about 30 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 46 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Mohanpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
46 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
146 hectares
Area
1.46 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,232 people in 174 households, with 604 male residents and 628 female residents. The average household size is 7.08, and SC share is 73.7% and ST share is 0.08% for Bongea. Population density works out to about 843.84 people per sq km.

Total Households
174
Total Population
1,232
Male Population
604
Female Population
628
Sex Ratio
1,039.74
Average Household Size
7.08
SC Population
908
SC Male Population
445
SC Female Population
463
SC Population Share
73.7
ST Population
1
ST Male Population
1
ST Population Share
0.08
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bongea 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 Bongea 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
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
13.7 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bongea include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. 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
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bongea include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bongea show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 107 hectares and irrigated land is 94.3 hectares (88.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
3.5 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
35.5
Net Area Sown In Hectares
107.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
12.7 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
94.3
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
80.6 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 Bongea village located?

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

Which district is Bongea village in?

Bongea village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Bongea village in?

Bongea village is in Bihar.

Which block is Bongea under?

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

What is the Census village code of Bongea?

The Census village code of Bongea is 257169.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bongea under?

Bongea is listed under GOPALKORA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mohanpur.

What is the population of Bongea village?

The village record lists 1,232 people and 174 households for Bongea.

How many households are in Bongea village?

The village record lists 174 households for Bongea.

What is the male and female population of Bongea?

The record lists 604 male residents and 628 female residents for Bongea.

What is the sex ratio of Bongea village?

The sex ratio of Bongea is 1,039.74 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bongea village?

The reported geographical area of Bongea is 146 hectares.

What is the population density of Bongea village?

The approximate population density of Bongea is 843.84 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bongea?

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

How far is Bongea from the district headquarters?

Bongea is about 46 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bongea from the sub-district headquarters?

Bongea is about 10 km from Mohanpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bongea?

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

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

For Bongea, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 107 hectares and irrigated land is 94.3 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.