Majura is an inhabited village in Mohanpur Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257166, the Census 2011 record lists 2,047 people in 293 households and the reported area is 537 hectares. The local references include Amkola Gram Panchayat, Mohanpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 30 km.
In short:
Majura is a village in Mohanpur Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 257166 and 2,047 people in 293 households.
Village Code257166
Population2,047
Households293
Area537 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati
Detailed village profile
Majura at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,047 people, 537 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Majura, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Majura falls under Mohanpur Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 257166.
The record lists 2,047 people living in 293 households.
The reported village area is 537 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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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
Majura
Census Village Code
257166
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
Amkola
Households
293
Population
2,047
Male Population
1,038
Female Population
1,009
Sex Ratio
972.06
Area
537 hectares
Area
5.37 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 Density381.19 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.99 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share20.62%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share6.4%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Majura in the official administrative record. Census village code 257166, Amkola Gram Panchayat and Mohanpur CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01509
Village Census Code
257166
CD Block Code
0497
CD Block Name
Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Amkola
Location and Distance
Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Majura, about 30 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 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
40 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
537 hectares
Area
5.37 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,047 people in 293 households, with 1,038 male residents and 1,009 female residents. The average household size is 6.99, and SC share is 20.62% and ST share is 0% for Majura. Population density works out to about 381.19 people per sq km.
Total Households
293
Total Population
2,047
Male Population
1,038
Female Population
1,009
Sex Ratio
972.06
Average Household Size
6.99
SC Population
422
SC Male Population
218
SC Female Population
204
SC Population Share
20.62
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Majura list 1 government primary 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Majura include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
11.6 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Majura include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Majura 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
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
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Majura show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 181.8 hectares and irrigated land is 11.6 hectares (6.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
335.4 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
10.8
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
9 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
181.8
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
170.2 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
11.6
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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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.