Indian Village Directory

Kachanpur Village

Kachanpur is an inhabited village in Mohanpur Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257244, the Census 2011 record lists 935 people in 141 households and the reported area is 228 hectares. The local references include Matihani Gram Panchayat, Mohanpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bodhgaya at about 12 km.

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Quick answer: Kachanpur is a village in Mohanpur Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 257244 and 935 people in 141 households.
Village Code257244
Population935
Households141
Area228 hectares
Nearest TownBodhgaya

Key Village Facts

Village
Kachanpur
Census Village Code
257244
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
Matihani
Households
141
Population
935
Male Population
464
Female Population
471
Sex Ratio
1,015.09
Area
228 hectares
Area
2.28 sq km
Nearest Town
Bodhgaya
Nearest Town Distance
12 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kachanpur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 935 people, 228 hectares of reported area and Bodhgaya as the nearest town reference for Kachanpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictGaya
CD BlockMohanpur
Gram PanchayatMatihani
  • Kachanpur falls under Mohanpur Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 257244.
  • The record lists 935 people living in 141 households.
  • The reported village area is 228 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bodhgaya.
  • 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 Density410.09 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.63 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share68.88%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share64.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kachanpur in the official administrative record. Census village code 257244, Matihani Gram Panchayat and Mohanpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01509
Village Census Code
257244
CD Block Code
0497
Gram Panchayat Code
8325
CD Block Name
Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Matihani

Location and Distance

Bodhgaya is the nearest town listed for Kachanpur, about 12 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
8 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bodhgaya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bodhgaya
Distance within State/UT
12 km
Nearest Town
Bodhgaya
Distance from Nearest Town
12 km
Total Geographical Area
228 hectares
Area
2.28 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 935 people in 141 households, with 464 male residents and 471 female residents. The average household size is 6.63, and SC share is 68.88% and ST share is 0% for Kachanpur. Population density works out to about 410.09 people per sq km.

Total Households
141
Total Population
935
Male Population
464
Female Population
471
Sex Ratio
1,015.09
Average Household Size
6.63
SC Population
644
SC Male Population
317
SC Female Population
327
SC Population Share
68.88
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kachanpur list 1 government primary school and 1 private secondary 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
Private Secondary School
Available
Private Secondary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kachanpur include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
21.9 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
19.1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kachanpur 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.

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 Kachanpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 52.9 hectares and irrigated land is 34.1 hectares (64.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
135 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
18.2
Net Area Sown In Hectares
52.9
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
18.8 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
34.1
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
15 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 Kachanpur village located?

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

Which district is Kachanpur village in?

Kachanpur village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Kachanpur village in?

Kachanpur village is in Bihar.

Which block is Kachanpur under?

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

What is the Census village code of Kachanpur?

The Census village code of Kachanpur is 257244.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kachanpur under?

Kachanpur is listed under Matihani Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mohanpur.

What is the population of Kachanpur village?

The village record lists 935 people and 141 households for Kachanpur.

How many households are in Kachanpur village?

The village record lists 141 households for Kachanpur.

What is the male and female population of Kachanpur?

The record lists 464 male residents and 471 female residents for Kachanpur.

What is the sex ratio of Kachanpur village?

The sex ratio of Kachanpur is 1,015.09 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kachanpur village?

The reported geographical area of Kachanpur is 228 hectares.

What is the population density of Kachanpur village?

The approximate population density of Kachanpur is 410.09 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kachanpur?

The nearest town listed for Kachanpur is Bodhgaya, about 12 km away.

How far is Kachanpur from the district headquarters?

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

How far is Kachanpur from the sub-district headquarters?

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

What education facilities are listed for Kachanpur?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 private secondary school for Kachanpur.

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

For Kachanpur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 52.9 hectares and irrigated land is 34.1 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.