Where is Lai village located?
Lai is in Mohanpur Block of Gaya district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Lai Village
Lai is an inhabited village in Mohanpur Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257104, the Census 2011 record lists 2,355 people in 370 households and the reported area is 174 hectares. The local references include Dharhara Gram Panchayat, Mohanpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bodhgaya at about 15 km.
Village Code257104
Population2,355
Households370
Area174 hectares
Nearest TownBodhgaya
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Lai
- Census Village Code
- 257104
- 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
- Dharhara
- Households
- 370
- Population
- 2,355
- Male Population
- 1,172
- Female Population
- 1,183
- Sex Ratio
- 1,009.39
- Area
- 174 hectares
- Area
- 1.74 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Bodhgaya
- Nearest Town Distance
- 15 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Lai at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,355 people, 174 hectares of reported area and Bodhgaya as the nearest town reference for Lai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Lai falls under Mohanpur Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 257104.
- The record lists 2,355 people living in 370 households.
- The reported village area is 174 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 Density1,353.45 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.36 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share23.61%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share86.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Lai in the official administrative record. Census village code 257104, Dharhara Gram Panchayat and Mohanpur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 236
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01509
- Village Census Code
- 257104
- CD Block Code
- 0497
- CD Block Name
- Mohanpur
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Dharhara
Location and Distance
Bodhgaya is the nearest town listed for Lai, about 15 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 46 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
- 46 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Bodhgaya
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 15 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Bodhgaya
- Distance within State/UT
- 15 km
- Nearest Town
- Bodhgaya
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 15 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 174 hectares
- Area
- 1.74 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,355 people in 370 households, with 1,172 male residents and 1,183 female residents. The average household size is 6.36, and SC share is 23.61% and ST share is 0% for Lai. Population density works out to about 1,353.45 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 370
- Total Population
- 2,355
- Male Population
- 1,172
- Female Population
- 1,183
- Sex Ratio
- 1,009.39
- Average Household Size
- 6.36
- SC Population
- 556
- SC Male Population
- 266
- SC Female Population
- 290
- SC Population Share
- 23.61
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Lai 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
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Lai. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Veterinary Hospital Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
- 2
- Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Lai 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
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 130 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Lai include railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
- Available
- Railway Station
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Lai 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
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Lai is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 6 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Lai show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 160 hectares and irrigated land is 139 hectares (86.9% 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
- 6.0
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 3 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 5 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 160.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 21 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 139.0
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 9 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
Which district is Lai village in?
Lai village is in Gaya district.
Which state is Lai village in?
Lai village is in Bihar.
Which block is Lai under?
Lai comes under Mohanpur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Lai?
The Census village code of Lai is 257104.
Which Gram Panchayat is Lai under?
Lai is listed under DHARHARA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mohanpur.
What is the population of Lai village?
The village record lists 2,355 people and 370 households for Lai.
How many households are in Lai village?
The village record lists 370 households for Lai.
What is the male and female population of Lai?
The record lists 1,172 male residents and 1,183 female residents for Lai.
What is the sex ratio of Lai village?
The sex ratio of Lai is 1,009.39 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Lai village?
The reported geographical area of Lai is 174 hectares.
What is the population density of Lai village?
The approximate population density of Lai is 1,353.45 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Lai?
The nearest town listed for Lai is Bodhgaya, about 15 km away.
How far is Lai from the district headquarters?
Lai is about 46 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Lai from the sub-district headquarters?
Lai is about 4 km from Mohanpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Lai?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Lai.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Lai?
For Lai, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 160 hectares and irrigated land is 139 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Lai.