Indian Village Directory

Sahnu Village

Sahnu is an inhabited village in Mohanpur Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257099, the Census 2011 record lists 513 people in 78 households and the reported area is 51 hectares. The local references include Bagula Gram Panchayat, Mohanpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bodhgaya at about 14 km.

In short:

Sahnu is a village in Mohanpur Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 257099 and 513 people in 78 households.

Village Code257099
Population513
Households78
Area51 hectares
Nearest TownBodhgaya

Detailed village profile

Sahnu at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 513 people, 51 hectares of reported area and Bodhgaya as the nearest town reference for Sahnu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Gaya
Block Mohanpur
CD Block Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat BAGULA
  • Sahnu falls under Mohanpur Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 257099.
  • The record lists 513 people living in 78 households.
  • The reported village area is 51 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, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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
Sahnu
Census Village Code
257099
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
Bagula
Households
78
Population
513
Male Population
250
Female Population
263
Sex Ratio
1,052
Area
51 hectares
Area
0.51 sq km
Nearest Town
Bodhgaya
Nearest Town Distance
14 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 1,005.88 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.58 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 46.59% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sahnu in the official administrative record. Census village code 257099, Bagula Gram Panchayat and Mohanpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01509
Village Census Code
257099
CD Block Code
0497
CD Block Name
Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Bagula

Location and Distance

Bodhgaya is the nearest town listed for Sahnu, about 14 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 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
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bodhgaya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
14 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bodhgaya
Distance within State/UT
14 km
Nearest Town
Bodhgaya
Distance from Nearest Town
14 km
Total Geographical Area
51 hectares
Area
0.51 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 513 people in 78 households, with 250 male residents and 263 female residents. The average household size is 6.58, and SC share is 46.59% and ST share is 0% for Sahnu. Population density works out to about 1,005.88 people per sq km.

Total Households
78
Total Population
513
Male Population
250
Female Population
263
Sex Ratio
1,052
Average Household Size
6.58
SC Population
239
SC Male Population
122
SC Female Population
117
SC Population Share
46.59
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sahnu include hand pump 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
Closed Drainage
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
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
9.5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
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 Sahnu include self-help groups. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sahnu is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 3 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
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sahnu show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 46.8 hectares and irrigated land is 46.8 hectares (100% 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
0.9
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
3.3 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
46.8
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
46.8
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
37.3 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 Sahnu village located?

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

Which district is Sahnu village in?

Sahnu village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Sahnu village in?

Sahnu village is in Bihar.

Which block is Sahnu under?

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

What is the Census village code of Sahnu?

The Census village code of Sahnu is 257099.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sahnu under?

Sahnu is listed under BAGULA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mohanpur.

What is the population of Sahnu village?

The village record lists 513 people and 78 households for Sahnu.

How many households are in Sahnu village?

The village record lists 78 households for Sahnu.

What is the male and female population of Sahnu?

The record lists 250 male residents and 263 female residents for Sahnu.

What is the sex ratio of Sahnu village?

The sex ratio of Sahnu is 1,052 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sahnu village?

The reported geographical area of Sahnu is 51 hectares.

What is the population density of Sahnu village?

The approximate population density of Sahnu is 1,005.88 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sahnu?

The nearest town listed for Sahnu is Bodhgaya, about 14 km away.

How far is Sahnu from the district headquarters?

Sahnu is about 50 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sahnu from the sub-district headquarters?

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

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

For Sahnu, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 46.8 hectares and irrigated land is 46.8 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Sahnu.

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.