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Gimhiyan Village

Gimhiyan is an inhabited village in Durgawati Block of Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 249595, the Census 2011 record lists 310 people in 38 households and the reported area is 85 hectares. The local references include Kalyanpur Gram Panchayat, Durgawati CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhabua at about 33 km.

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Quick answer: Gimhiyan is a village in Durgawati Block, Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 249595 and 310 people in 38 households.
Village Code249595
Population310
Households38
Area85 hectares
Nearest TownBhabua

Key Village Facts

Village
Gimhiyan
Census Village Code
249595
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Kaimur (Bhabua)
District Census Code
233
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Durgawati
Sub-district Census Code
01450
CD Block
Durgawati
Gram Panchayat
Kalyanpur
Households
38
Population
310
Male Population
150
Female Population
160
Sex Ratio
1,066.67
Area
85 hectares
Area
0.85 sq km
Nearest Town
Bhabua
Nearest Town Distance
33 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Gimhiyan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 310 people, 85 hectares of reported area and Bhabua as the nearest town reference for Gimhiyan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
CD BlockDurgawati
Gram PanchayatKalyanpur
  • Gimhiyan falls under Durgawati Block in Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 249595.
  • The record lists 310 people living in 38 households.
  • The reported village area is 85 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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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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density364.71 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size8.16 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.32%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share91.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gimhiyan in the official administrative record. Census village code 249595, Kalyanpur Gram Panchayat and Durgawati CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
233
Sub-district Census Code
01450
Village Census Code
249595
CD Block Code
0438
Gram Panchayat Code
7294
CD Block Name
Durgawati
Gram Panchayat Name
Kalyanpur

Location and Distance

Bhabua is the nearest town listed for Gimhiyan, about 33 km away. Bhabua is listed as the district headquarters at about 33 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Durgawati
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Bhabua
Distance from District Headquarter
33 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bhabua
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
33 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bhabua
Distance within State/UT
33 km
Nearest Town
Bhabua
Distance from Nearest Town
33 km
Total Geographical Area
85 hectares
Area
0.85 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 310 people in 38 households, with 150 male residents and 160 female residents. The average household size is 8.16, and SC share is 0.32% and ST share is 0% for Gimhiyan. Population density works out to about 364.71 people per sq km.

Total Households
38
Total Population
310
Male Population
150
Female Population
160
Sex Ratio
1,066.67
Average Household Size
8.16
SC Population
1
SC Female Population
1
SC Population Share
0.32
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gimhiyan 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 Gimhiyan 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
10.3 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gimhiyan 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
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gimhiyan 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 Gimhiyan is reported as 13 hours per day in summer and 8 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
13 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
23 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
22 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gimhiyan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 72.7 hectares and irrigated land is 66.4 hectares (91.3% 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
11.5
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.8 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
72.7
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
6.3 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
66.4
Canals Area In Hectares
56.1 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gimhiyan village located?

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

Which district is Gimhiyan village in?

Gimhiyan village is in Kaimur (Bhabua) district.

Which state is Gimhiyan village in?

Gimhiyan village is in Bihar.

Which block is Gimhiyan under?

Gimhiyan comes under Durgawati Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gimhiyan?

The Census village code of Gimhiyan is 249595.

Which Gram Panchayat is Gimhiyan under?

Gimhiyan is listed under Kalyanpur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Durgawati.

What is the population of Gimhiyan village?

The village record lists 310 people and 38 households for Gimhiyan.

How many households are in Gimhiyan village?

The village record lists 38 households for Gimhiyan.

What is the male and female population of Gimhiyan?

The record lists 150 male residents and 160 female residents for Gimhiyan.

What is the sex ratio of Gimhiyan village?

The sex ratio of Gimhiyan is 1,066.67 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gimhiyan village?

The reported geographical area of Gimhiyan is 85 hectares.

What is the population density of Gimhiyan village?

The approximate population density of Gimhiyan is 364.71 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gimhiyan?

The nearest town listed for Gimhiyan is Bhabua, about 33 km away.

How far is Gimhiyan from the district headquarters?

Gimhiyan is about 33 km from Bhabua, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gimhiyan from the sub-district headquarters?

Gimhiyan is about 8 km from Durgawati, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gimhiyan?

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

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

For Gimhiyan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 72.7 hectares and irrigated land is 66.4 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.