Indian Village Directory

Kendua Village

Kendua is an inhabited village in Mohanpur Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257159, the Census 2011 record lists 490 people in 57 households and the reported area is 448 hectares. The local references include Kendua Gram Panchayat, Mohanpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 30 km.

In short:

Kendua is a village in Mohanpur Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 257159 and 490 people in 57 households.

Village Code257159
Population490
Households57
Area448 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati

Detailed village profile

Kendua at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 490 people, 448 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Kendua, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Gaya
Block Mohanpur
CD Block Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat KENDUA
  • Kendua falls under Mohanpur Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 257159.
  • The record lists 490 people living in 57 households.
  • The reported village area is 448 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, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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
Kendua
Census Village Code
257159
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
Kendua
Households
57
Population
490
Male Population
250
Female Population
240
Sex Ratio
960
Area
448 hectares
Area
4.48 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 109.37 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 8.6 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 16.33% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 74.2% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kendua in the official administrative record. Census village code 257159, Kendua Gram Panchayat and Mohanpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01509
Village Census Code
257159
CD Block Code
0497
CD Block Name
Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Kendua

Location and Distance

Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Kendua, about 30 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 36 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Mohanpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
36 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
448 hectares
Area
4.48 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 490 people in 57 households, with 250 male residents and 240 female residents. The average household size is 8.6, and SC share is 16.33% and ST share is 0% for Kendua. Population density works out to about 109.37 people per sq km.

Total Households
57
Total Population
490
Male Population
250
Female Population
240
Sex Ratio
960
Average Household Size
8.6
SC Population
80
SC Male Population
40
SC Female Population
40
SC Population Share
16.33
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

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

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Kendua.

Footpath
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kendua show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 283 hectares and irrigated land is 210 hectares (74.2% 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
28.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
56 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
62 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
283.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
73 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
210.0
Canals Area In Hectares
25 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
150 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kendua village located?

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

Which district is Kendua village in?

Kendua village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Kendua village in?

Kendua village is in Bihar.

Which block is Kendua under?

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

What is the Census village code of Kendua?

The Census village code of Kendua is 257159.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kendua under?

Kendua is listed under KENDUA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mohanpur.

What is the population of Kendua village?

The village record lists 490 people and 57 households for Kendua.

How many households are in Kendua village?

The village record lists 57 households for Kendua.

What is the male and female population of Kendua?

The record lists 250 male residents and 240 female residents for Kendua.

What is the sex ratio of Kendua village?

The sex ratio of Kendua is 960 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kendua village?

The reported geographical area of Kendua is 448 hectares.

What is the population density of Kendua village?

The approximate population density of Kendua is 109.37 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kendua?

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

How far is Kendua from the district headquarters?

Kendua is about 36 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kendua from the sub-district headquarters?

Kendua is about 12 km from Mohanpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Kendua, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 283 hectares and irrigated land is 210 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Kendua.

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.