Indian Village Directory

Salaiya Village

Salaiya is an inhabited village in Mohanpur Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257164, the Census 2011 record lists 556 people in 78 households and the reported area is 107 hectares. The local references include Amkola Gram Panchayat, Mohanpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 39 km.

In short:

Salaiya is a village in Mohanpur Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 257164 and 556 people in 78 households.

Village Code257164
Population556
Households78
Area107 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati

Detailed village profile

Salaiya at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 556 people, 107 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Salaiya, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Gaya
Block Mohanpur
CD Block Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat AMKOLA
  • Salaiya falls under Mohanpur Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 257164.
  • The record lists 556 people living in 78 households.
  • The reported village area is 107 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, 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
Salaiya
Census Village Code
257164
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
78
Population
556
Male Population
277
Female Population
279
Sex Ratio
1,007.22
Area
107 hectares
Area
1.07 sq km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Nearest Town Distance
39 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 519.63 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 7.13 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 81.29% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.18% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 25.4% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Salaiya in the official administrative record. Census village code 257164, Amkola Gram Panchayat and Mohanpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01509
Village Census Code
257164
CD Block Code
0497
CD Block Name
Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Amkola

Location and Distance

Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Salaiya, about 39 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 32 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Mohanpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
32 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
39 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sherghati
Distance within State/UT
39 km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Town
39 km
Total Geographical Area
107 hectares
Area
1.07 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 556 people in 78 households, with 277 male residents and 279 female residents. The average household size is 7.13, and SC share is 81.29% and ST share is 0.18% for Salaiya. Population density works out to about 519.63 people per sq km.

Total Households
78
Total Population
556
Male Population
277
Female Population
279
Sex Ratio
1,007.22
Average Household Size
7.13
SC Population
452
SC Male Population
228
SC Female Population
224
SC Population Share
81.29
ST Population
1
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.18
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Salaiya include hand pump water and river or canal 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
7.6 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Salaiya include mobile phone coverage. 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 Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Salaiya 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
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Salaiya show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 29.9 hectares and irrigated land is 7.6 hectares (25.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
73.1 hectares
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
29.9
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
22.3 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
7.6

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Salaiya village located?

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

Which district is Salaiya village in?

Salaiya village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Salaiya village in?

Salaiya village is in Bihar.

Which block is Salaiya under?

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

What is the Census village code of Salaiya?

The Census village code of Salaiya is 257164.

Which Gram Panchayat is Salaiya under?

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

What is the population of Salaiya village?

The village record lists 556 people and 78 households for Salaiya.

How many households are in Salaiya village?

The village record lists 78 households for Salaiya.

What is the male and female population of Salaiya?

The record lists 277 male residents and 279 female residents for Salaiya.

What is the sex ratio of Salaiya village?

The sex ratio of Salaiya is 1,007.22 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Salaiya village?

The reported geographical area of Salaiya is 107 hectares.

What is the population density of Salaiya village?

The approximate population density of Salaiya is 519.63 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Salaiya?

The nearest town listed for Salaiya is Sherghati, about 39 km away.

How far is Salaiya from the district headquarters?

Salaiya is about 32 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Salaiya from the sub-district headquarters?

Salaiya is about 10 km from Mohanpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Salaiya, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 29.9 hectares and irrigated land is 7.6 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.