Indian Village Directory

Khap Village

Khap is an inhabited village in Mohanpur Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257210, the Census 2011 record lists 953 people in 136 households and the reported area is 80 hectares. The local references include Kewala Gram Panchayat, Mohanpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 30 km.

In short:

Khap is a village in Mohanpur Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 257210 and 953 people in 136 households.

Village Code257210
Population953
Households136
Area80 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati

Detailed village profile

Khap at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 953 people, 80 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Khap, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Gaya
Block Mohanpur
CD Block Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat KEWALA
  • Khap falls under Mohanpur Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 257210.
  • The record lists 953 people living in 136 households.
  • The reported village area is 80 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
Khap
Census Village Code
257210
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
Kewala
Households
136
Population
953
Male Population
472
Female Population
481
Sex Ratio
1,019.07
Area
80 hectares
Area
0.8 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 1,191.25 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 7.01 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 56.24% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 45.4% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Khap in the official administrative record. Census village code 257210, Kewala Gram Panchayat and Mohanpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01509
Village Census Code
257210
CD Block Code
0497
CD Block Name
Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Kewala

Location and Distance

Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Khap, about 30 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Mohanpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
50 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
80 hectares
Area
0.8 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 953 people in 136 households, with 472 male residents and 481 female residents. The average household size is 7.01, and SC share is 56.24% and ST share is 0% for Khap. Population density works out to about 1,191.25 people per sq km.

Total Households
136
Total Population
953
Male Population
472
Female Population
481
Sex Ratio
1,019.07
Average Household Size
7.01
SC Population
536
SC Male Population
265
SC Female Population
271
SC Population Share
56.24
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Khap 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 Khap 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 Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
11.5 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
9.2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Khap 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
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Khap include assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Khap show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 64.6 hectares and irrigated land is 29.3 hectares (45.4% 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
3.9
Net Area Sown In Hectares
64.6
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
35.3 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
29.3
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
20.1 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Khap village located?

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

Which district is Khap village in?

Khap village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Khap village in?

Khap village is in Bihar.

Which block is Khap under?

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

What is the Census village code of Khap?

The Census village code of Khap is 257210.

Which Gram Panchayat is Khap under?

Khap is listed under KEWALA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mohanpur.

What is the population of Khap village?

The village record lists 953 people and 136 households for Khap.

How many households are in Khap village?

The village record lists 136 households for Khap.

What is the male and female population of Khap?

The record lists 472 male residents and 481 female residents for Khap.

What is the sex ratio of Khap village?

The sex ratio of Khap is 1,019.07 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Khap village?

The reported geographical area of Khap is 80 hectares.

What is the population density of Khap village?

The approximate population density of Khap is 1,191.25 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Khap?

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

How far is Khap from the district headquarters?

Khap is about 50 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Khap from the sub-district headquarters?

Khap is about 6 km from Mohanpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Khap?

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

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

For Khap, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 64.6 hectares and irrigated land is 29.3 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.