Indian Village Directory

Gorhan Village

Gorhan is an inhabited village in Bhabua Block of Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 249996, the Census 2011 record lists 1,348 people in 230 households and the reported area is 186 hectares. The local references include Dumdum Gram Panchayat, Bhabua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhabua at about 5 km.

In short:

Gorhan is a village in Bhabua Block, Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 249996 and 1,348 people in 230 households.

Village Code249996
Population1,348
Households230
Area186 hectares
Nearest TownBhabua

Detailed village profile

Gorhan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,348 people, 186 hectares of reported area and Bhabua as the nearest town reference for Gorhan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Kaimur (Bhabua)
Block Bhabua
CD Block Bhabua
Gram Panchayat Dumdum
  • Gorhan falls under Bhabua Block in Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 249996.
  • The record lists 1,348 people living in 230 households.
  • The reported village area is 186 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bhabua.
  • 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
Gorhan
Census Village Code
249996
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Kaimur (Bhabua)
District Census Code
233
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bhabua
Sub-district Census Code
01453
CD Block
Bhabua
Gram Panchayat
Dumdum
Households
230
Population
1,348
Male Population
696
Female Population
652
Sex Ratio
936.78
Area
186 hectares
Area
1.86 sq km
Nearest Town
Bhabua
Nearest Town Distance
5 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 724.73 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.86 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 37.83% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 1.48% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 78.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gorhan in the official administrative record. Census village code 249996, Dumdum Gram Panchayat and Bhabua CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
233
Sub-district Census Code
01453
Village Census Code
249996
CD Block Code
0441
Gram Panchayat Code
7355
CD Block Name
Bhabua
Gram Panchayat Name
Dumdum

Location and Distance

Bhabua is the nearest town listed for Gorhan, about 5 km away. Bhabua is listed as the district headquarters at about 5 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bhabua
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Bhabua
Distance from District Headquarter
5 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bhabua
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
5 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bhabua
Distance within State/UT
5 km
Nearest Town
Bhabua
Distance from Nearest Town
5 km
Total Geographical Area
186 hectares
Area
1.86 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,348 people in 230 households, with 696 male residents and 652 female residents. The average household size is 5.86, and SC share is 37.83% and ST share is 1.48% for Gorhan. Population density works out to about 724.73 people per sq km.

Total Households
230
Total Population
1,348
Male Population
696
Female Population
652
Sex Ratio
936.78
Average Household Size
5.86
SC Population
510
SC Male Population
289
SC Female Population
221
SC Population Share
37.83
ST Population
20
ST Male Population
7
ST Female Population
13
ST Population Share
1.48
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
33 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Gorhan.

Tractors
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gorhan include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gorhan is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 4 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
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gorhan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 169 hectares and irrigated land is 133 hectares (78.7% 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
17.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
169.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
36 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
133.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
100 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gorhan village located?

Gorhan is in Bhabua Block of Kaimur (Bhabua) district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Gorhan village in?

Gorhan village is in Kaimur (Bhabua) district.

Which state is Gorhan village in?

Gorhan village is in Bihar.

Which block is Gorhan under?

Gorhan comes under Bhabua Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gorhan?

The Census village code of Gorhan is 249996.

Which Gram Panchayat is Gorhan under?

Gorhan is listed under Dumdum Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bhabua.

What is the population of Gorhan village?

The village record lists 1,348 people and 230 households for Gorhan.

How many households are in Gorhan village?

The village record lists 230 households for Gorhan.

What is the male and female population of Gorhan?

The record lists 696 male residents and 652 female residents for Gorhan.

What is the sex ratio of Gorhan village?

The sex ratio of Gorhan is 936.78 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gorhan village?

The reported geographical area of Gorhan is 186 hectares.

What is the population density of Gorhan village?

The approximate population density of Gorhan is 724.73 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gorhan?

The nearest town listed for Gorhan is Bhabua, about 5 km away.

How far is Gorhan from the district headquarters?

Gorhan is about 5 km from Bhabua, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gorhan from the sub-district headquarters?

Gorhan is about 5 km from Bhabua, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gorhan?

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

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

For Gorhan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 169 hectares and irrigated land is 133 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.