Indian Village Directory

Goat Village

Goat is an inhabited village in Mohanpur Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257171, the Census 2011 record lists 564 people in 92 households and the reported area is 145 hectares. The local references include Gopalkora Gram Panchayat, Mohanpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 28 km.

In short:

Goat is a village in Mohanpur Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 257171 and 564 people in 92 households.

Village Code257171
Population564
Households92
Area145 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati

Detailed village profile

Goat at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 564 people, 145 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Goat, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Gaya
Block Mohanpur
CD Block Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat GOPALKORA
  • Goat falls under Mohanpur Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 257171.
  • The record lists 564 people living in 92 households.
  • The reported village area is 145 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
Goat
Census Village Code
257171
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
92
Population
564
Male Population
287
Female Population
277
Sex Ratio
965.16
Area
145 hectares
Area
1.45 sq km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Nearest Town Distance
28 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 388.97 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.13 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 22.16% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Goat in the official administrative record. Census village code 257171, Gopalkora Gram Panchayat and Mohanpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01509
Village Census Code
257171
CD Block Code
0497
CD Block Name
Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Gopalkora

Location and Distance

Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Goat, about 28 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Mohanpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
40 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
28 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sherghati
Distance within State/UT
28 km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Town
28 km
Total Geographical Area
145 hectares
Area
1.45 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 564 people in 92 households, with 287 male residents and 277 female residents. The average household size is 6.13, and SC share is 22.16% and ST share is 0% for Goat. Population density works out to about 388.97 people per sq km.

Total Households
92
Total Population
564
Male Population
287
Female Population
277
Sex Ratio
965.16
Average Household Size
6.13
SC Population
125
SC Male Population
57
SC Female Population
68
SC Population Share
22.16
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Goat 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 Goat 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
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
60 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Goat 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
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Goat include self-help groups. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Goat show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 115 hectares and irrigated land is 115 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
28 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
115.0
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
115.0
Canals Area In Hectares
23 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
32 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 Goat village located?

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

Which district is Goat village in?

Goat village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Goat village in?

Goat village is in Bihar.

Which block is Goat under?

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

What is the Census village code of Goat?

The Census village code of Goat is 257171.

Which Gram Panchayat is Goat under?

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

What is the population of Goat village?

The village record lists 564 people and 92 households for Goat.

How many households are in Goat village?

The village record lists 92 households for Goat.

What is the male and female population of Goat?

The record lists 287 male residents and 277 female residents for Goat.

What is the sex ratio of Goat village?

The sex ratio of Goat is 965.16 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Goat village?

The reported geographical area of Goat is 145 hectares.

What is the population density of Goat village?

The approximate population density of Goat is 388.97 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Goat?

The nearest town listed for Goat is Sherghati, about 28 km away.

How far is Goat from the district headquarters?

Goat is about 40 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Goat from the sub-district headquarters?

Goat is about 8 km from Mohanpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Goat?

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

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

For Goat, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 115 hectares and irrigated land is 115 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.