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Khuruwa Village

Khuruwa is an inhabited village in Mohanpur Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257219, the Census 2011 record lists 1,400 people in 171 households and the reported area is 174 hectares. The local references include Earki Gram Panchayat, Mohanpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 26 km.

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Quick answer: Khuruwa is a village in Mohanpur Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 257219 and 1,400 people in 171 households.
Village Code257219
Population1,400
Households171
Area174 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati

Key Village Facts

Village
Khuruwa
Census Village Code
257219
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
Earki
Households
171
Population
1,400
Male Population
689
Female Population
711
Sex Ratio
1,031.93
Area
174 hectares
Area
1.74 sq km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Nearest Town Distance
26 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Khuruwa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,400 people, 174 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Khuruwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictGaya
CD BlockMohanpur
Gram PanchayatEarki
  • Khuruwa falls under Mohanpur Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 257219.
  • The record lists 1,400 people living in 171 households.
  • The reported village area is 174 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density804.6 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size8.19 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share54.07%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share58%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Khuruwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 257219, Earki Gram Panchayat and Mohanpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01509
Village Census Code
257219
CD Block Code
0497
Gram Panchayat Code
8330
CD Block Name
Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Earki

Location and Distance

Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Khuruwa, about 26 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 26 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Mohanpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
4 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
26 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
26 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sherghati
Distance within State/UT
26 km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Town
26 km
Total Geographical Area
174 hectares
Area
1.74 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,400 people in 171 households, with 689 male residents and 711 female residents. The average household size is 8.19, and SC share is 54.07% and ST share is 0% for Khuruwa. Population density works out to about 804.6 people per sq km.

Total Households
171
Total Population
1,400
Male Population
689
Female Population
711
Sex Ratio
1,031.93
Average Household Size
8.19
SC Population
757
SC Male Population
366
SC Female Population
391
SC Population Share
54.07
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Khuruwa 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 Khuruwa include hand pump water and river or canal 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
River Canal
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
50.6 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Public Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Khuruwa 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
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Khuruwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Pulse, net sown area is 112.8 hectares and irrigated land is 65.4 hectares (58% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Pulse
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
50.4 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
10.8 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
112.8
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
47.4 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
65.4
Canals Area In Hectares
9.2 hectares
Waterfall Area In Hectares
5.6 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 Khuruwa village located?

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

Which district is Khuruwa village in?

Khuruwa village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Khuruwa village in?

Khuruwa village is in Bihar.

Which block is Khuruwa under?

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

What is the Census village code of Khuruwa?

The Census village code of Khuruwa is 257219.

Which Gram Panchayat is Khuruwa under?

Khuruwa is listed under Earki Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mohanpur.

What is the population of Khuruwa village?

The village record lists 1,400 people and 171 households for Khuruwa.

How many households are in Khuruwa village?

The village record lists 171 households for Khuruwa.

What is the male and female population of Khuruwa?

The record lists 689 male residents and 711 female residents for Khuruwa.

What is the sex ratio of Khuruwa village?

The sex ratio of Khuruwa is 1,031.93 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Khuruwa village?

The reported geographical area of Khuruwa is 174 hectares.

What is the population density of Khuruwa village?

The approximate population density of Khuruwa is 804.6 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Khuruwa?

The nearest town listed for Khuruwa is Sherghati, about 26 km away.

How far is Khuruwa from the district headquarters?

Khuruwa is about 26 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Khuruwa from the sub-district headquarters?

Khuruwa is about 4 km from Mohanpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Khuruwa?

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

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

For Khuruwa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Pulse, net sown area is 112.8 hectares and irrigated land is 65.4 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.