Gamhra is an inhabited village in Mohanpur Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257128, the Census 2011 record lists 835 people in 120 households and the reported area is 75 hectares. The local references include Bumuari Gram Panchayat, Mohanpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 24 km.
In short:
Gamhra is a village in Mohanpur Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 257128 and 835 people in 120 households.
Village Code257128
Population835
Households120
Area75 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati
Detailed village profile
Gamhra at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 835 people, 75 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Gamhra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Gamhra falls under Mohanpur Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 257128.
The record lists 835 people living in 120 households.
The reported village area is 75 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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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
Gamhra
Census Village Code
257128
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
Bumuari
Households
120
Population
835
Male Population
417
Female Population
418
Sex Ratio
1,002.4
Area
75 hectares
Area
0.75 sq km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Nearest Town Distance
24 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 Density1,113.33 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.96 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share44.91%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share92.9%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Gamhra in the official administrative record. Census village code 257128, Bumuari Gram Panchayat and Mohanpur CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01509
Village Census Code
257128
CD Block Code
0497
CD Block Name
Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Bumuari
Location and Distance
Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Gamhra, about 24 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 33 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Mohanpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
33 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
24 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sherghati
Distance within State/UT
24 km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Town
24 km
Total Geographical Area
75 hectares
Area
0.75 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 835 people in 120 households, with 417 male residents and 418 female residents. The average household size is 6.96, and SC share is 44.91% and ST share is 0% for Gamhra. Population density works out to about 1,113.33 people per sq km.
Total Households
120
Total Population
835
Male Population
417
Female Population
418
Sex Ratio
1,002.4
Average Household Size
6.96
SC Population
375
SC Male Population
176
SC Female Population
199
SC Population Share
44.91
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Gamhra 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.
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 Gamhra 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
Water bodies
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Gamhra include all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Railway Station
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Gamhra 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
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Gamhra is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 3 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
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Gamhra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 26.9 hectares and irrigated land is 25 hectares (92.9% 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
10.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
12 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
8 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
11.1 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
26.9
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
1.9 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
25.0
Canals Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
5 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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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.