Indian Village Directory

Manjhgawan Village

Manjhgawan is an inhabited village in Mohanpur Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257208, the Census 2011 record lists 259 people in 47 households and the reported area is 38 hectares. The local references include Amkola Gram Panchayat, Mohanpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 30 km.

In short:

Manjhgawan is a village in Mohanpur Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 257208 and 259 people in 47 households.

Village Code257208
Population259
Households47
Area38 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati

Detailed village profile

Manjhgawan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 259 people, 38 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Manjhgawan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Gaya
Block Mohanpur
CD Block Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat AMKOLA
  • Manjhgawan falls under Mohanpur Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 257208.
  • The record lists 259 people living in 47 households.
  • The reported village area is 38 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
Manjhgawan
Census Village Code
257208
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
47
Population
259
Male Population
137
Female Population
122
Sex Ratio
890.51
Area
38 hectares
Area
0.38 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 681.58 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.51 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 55.21% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 63.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Manjhgawan in the official administrative record. Census village code 257208, Amkola Gram Panchayat and Mohanpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01509
Village Census Code
257208
CD Block Code
0497
CD Block Name
Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Amkola

Location and Distance

Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Manjhgawan, about 30 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 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
30 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
38 hectares
Area
0.38 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 259 people in 47 households, with 137 male residents and 122 female residents. The average household size is 5.51, and SC share is 55.21% and ST share is 0% for Manjhgawan. Population density works out to about 681.58 people per sq km.

Total Households
47
Total Population
259
Male Population
137
Female Population
122
Sex Ratio
890.51
Average Household Size
5.51
SC Population
143
SC Male Population
73
SC Female Population
70
SC Population Share
55.21
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Manjhgawan 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 Manjhgawan 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
6 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Manjhgawan include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Manjhgawan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 26.2 hectares and irrigated land is 16.7 hectares (63.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
7.5 hectares
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
4.3 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
26.2
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
9.5 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
16.7
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
10.7 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Others
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Manjhgawan village located?

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

Which district is Manjhgawan village in?

Manjhgawan village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Manjhgawan village in?

Manjhgawan village is in Bihar.

Which block is Manjhgawan under?

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

What is the Census village code of Manjhgawan?

The Census village code of Manjhgawan is 257208.

Which Gram Panchayat is Manjhgawan under?

Manjhgawan is listed under AMKOLA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mohanpur.

What is the population of Manjhgawan village?

The village record lists 259 people and 47 households for Manjhgawan.

How many households are in Manjhgawan village?

The village record lists 47 households for Manjhgawan.

What is the male and female population of Manjhgawan?

The record lists 137 male residents and 122 female residents for Manjhgawan.

What is the sex ratio of Manjhgawan village?

The sex ratio of Manjhgawan is 890.51 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Manjhgawan village?

The reported geographical area of Manjhgawan is 38 hectares.

What is the population density of Manjhgawan village?

The approximate population density of Manjhgawan is 681.58 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Manjhgawan?

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

How far is Manjhgawan from the district headquarters?

Manjhgawan is about 30 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Manjhgawan from the sub-district headquarters?

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

What education facilities are listed for Manjhgawan?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Manjhgawan.

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

For Manjhgawan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 26.2 hectares and irrigated land is 16.7 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.