Indian Village Directory

Mehiyan Village

Mehiyan is an inhabited village in Mohanpur Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257228, the Census 2011 record lists 720 people in 111 households and the reported area is 109 hectares. The local references include Earki Gram Panchayat, Mohanpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bodhgaya at about 18 km.

In short:

Mehiyan is a village in Mohanpur Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 257228 and 720 people in 111 households.

Village Code257228
Population720
Households111
Area109 hectares
Nearest TownBodhgaya

Detailed village profile

Mehiyan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 720 people, 109 hectares of reported area and Bodhgaya as the nearest town reference for Mehiyan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Gaya
Block Mohanpur
CD Block Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat Earki
  • Mehiyan falls under Mohanpur Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 257228.
  • The record lists 720 people living in 111 households.
  • The reported village area is 109 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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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
Mehiyan
Census Village Code
257228
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
111
Population
720
Male Population
364
Female Population
356
Sex Ratio
978.02
Area
109 hectares
Area
1.09 sq km
Nearest Town
Bodhgaya
Nearest Town Distance
18 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 660.55 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.49 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 44.31% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 82.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Mehiyan in the official administrative record. Census village code 257228, Earki Gram Panchayat and Mohanpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01509
Village Census Code
257228
CD Block Code
0497
Gram Panchayat Code
8330
CD Block Name
Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Earki

Location and Distance

Bodhgaya is the nearest town listed for Mehiyan, about 18 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
2 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
26 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bodhgaya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bodhgaya
Distance within State/UT
18 km
Nearest Town
Bodhgaya
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
109 hectares
Area
1.09 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 720 people in 111 households, with 364 male residents and 356 female residents. The average household size is 6.49, and SC share is 44.31% and ST share is 0% for Mehiyan. Population density works out to about 660.55 people per sq km.

Total Households
111
Total Population
720
Male Population
364
Female Population
356
Sex Ratio
978.02
Average Household Size
6.49
SC Population
319
SC Male Population
161
SC Female Population
158
SC Population Share
44.31
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Mehiyan 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 Mehiyan include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
17.2 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
30.3 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Railway Station
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 Mehiyan 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
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Mehiyan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 91.8 hectares and irrigated land is 75.8 hectares (82.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Net Area Sown In Hectares
91.8
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
16 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
75.8
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
8.9 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
36.6 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

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mehiyan village located?

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

Which district is Mehiyan village in?

Mehiyan village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Mehiyan village in?

Mehiyan village is in Bihar.

Which block is Mehiyan under?

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

What is the Census village code of Mehiyan?

The Census village code of Mehiyan is 257228.

Which Gram Panchayat is Mehiyan under?

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

What is the population of Mehiyan village?

The village record lists 720 people and 111 households for Mehiyan.

How many households are in Mehiyan village?

The village record lists 111 households for Mehiyan.

What is the male and female population of Mehiyan?

The record lists 364 male residents and 356 female residents for Mehiyan.

What is the sex ratio of Mehiyan village?

The sex ratio of Mehiyan is 978.02 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Mehiyan village?

The reported geographical area of Mehiyan is 109 hectares.

What is the population density of Mehiyan village?

The approximate population density of Mehiyan is 660.55 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Mehiyan?

The nearest town listed for Mehiyan is Bodhgaya, about 18 km away.

How far is Mehiyan from the district headquarters?

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

How far is Mehiyan from the sub-district headquarters?

Mehiyan is about 2 km from Mohanpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Mehiyan?

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

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

For Mehiyan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 91.8 hectares and irrigated land is 75.8 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.