Indian Village Directory

Gowagaon Village

Gowagaon is an inhabited village in Barsoi Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 225073, the Census 2011 record lists 1,272 people in 238 households and the reported area is 67 hectares. The local references include Karnpur Gram Panchayat, Barsoi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Raiganj (Wb) at about 19 km.

In short:

Gowagaon is a village in Barsoi Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 225073 and 1,272 people in 238 households.

Village Code225073
Population1,272
Households238
Area67 hectares
Nearest TownRaiganj (Wb)

Detailed village profile

Gowagaon at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,272 people, 67 hectares of reported area and Raiganj (Wb) as the nearest town reference for Gowagaon, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Katihar
Block Barsoi
CD Block Barsoi
Gram Panchayat KARNPUR
  • Gowagaon falls under Barsoi Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 225073.
  • The record lists 1,272 people living in 238 households.
  • The reported village area is 67 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Raiganj (Wb).
  • 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Gowagaon
Census Village Code
225073
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Katihar
District Census Code
212
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Barsoi
Sub-district Census Code
01147
CD Block
Barsoi
Gram Panchayat
Karnpur
Households
238
Population
1,272
Male Population
661
Female Population
611
Sex Ratio
924.36
Area
67 hectares
Area
0.67 sq km
Nearest Town
Raiganj (Wb)
Nearest Town Distance
19 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 1,898.51 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.34 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% 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 Gowagaon in the official administrative record. Census village code 225073, Karnpur Gram Panchayat and Barsoi CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
212
Sub-district Census Code
01147
Village Census Code
225073
CD Block Code
0135
Gram Panchayat Code
0007
CD Block Name
Barsoi
Gram Panchayat Name
Karnpur

Location and Distance

Raiganj (Wb) is the nearest town listed for Gowagaon, about 19 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 55 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Barsoi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
14 km
District Headquarter
Katihar
Distance from District Headquarter
55 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Raiganj (Wb)
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
19 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Raiganj (Wb)
Distance within State/UT
19 km
Nearest Town outside State/UT
Raiganj (Wb)
Distance outside State/UT
19 km
Nearest Town
Raiganj (Wb)
Distance from Nearest Town
19 km
Total Geographical Area
67 hectares
Area
0.67 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,272 people in 238 households, with 661 male residents and 611 female residents. The average household size is 5.34, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Gowagaon. Population density works out to about 1,898.51 people per sq km.

Total Households
238
Total Population
1,272
Male Population
661
Female Population
611
Sex Ratio
924.36
Average Household Size
5.34
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gowagaon list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Arts And Science Degree College
Available
Government Arts And Science Degree College Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Gowagaon. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gowagaon include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gowagaon include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gowagaon include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gowagaon show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 50.06 hectares and irrigated land is 50.06 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
3.12 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
1.25
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
0.62 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
0.31 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.56 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5.71 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.87 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
50.06
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
50.06
Canals Area In Hectares
50.06 hectares

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

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gowagaon

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
2

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 75%
CRM 1 25%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Indian Bank 2 50%
Central Bank of India 1 25%
State Bank of India 1 25%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Central Bank of India ATM 854317 Katihar Barsoi Bhag Barsoi Barsoi Barsoi, Barsoi, Katihar, Bihar, 854317
State Bank of India CRM 855102 Katihar Barsoi Sultanpur Sultanpur Near Thana Chowk, Katihar, Bihar, 855102
Indian Bank ATM 855102 Katihar Barsoi Abadpur Barsoi Katihar Parmanik Tola, Abadhpur, Katihar, Bihar, 855102
Indian Bank ATM 855102 Katihar Barsoi Bans Kota Barsoi, Katihar Bans Kota, Sultanpur, Katihar, Bihar, 855102

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gowagaon village located?

Gowagaon is in Barsoi Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Gowagaon village in?

Gowagaon village is in Katihar district.

Which state is Gowagaon village in?

Gowagaon village is in Bihar.

Which block is Gowagaon under?

Gowagaon comes under Barsoi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gowagaon?

The Census village code of Gowagaon is 225073.

Which Gram Panchayat is Gowagaon under?

Gowagaon is listed under KARNPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Barsoi.

What is the population of Gowagaon village?

The village record lists 1,272 people and 238 households for Gowagaon.

How many households are in Gowagaon village?

The village record lists 238 households for Gowagaon.

What is the male and female population of Gowagaon?

The record lists 661 male residents and 611 female residents for Gowagaon.

What is the sex ratio of Gowagaon village?

The sex ratio of Gowagaon is 924.36 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gowagaon village?

The reported geographical area of Gowagaon is 67 hectares.

What is the population density of Gowagaon village?

The approximate population density of Gowagaon is 1,898.51 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gowagaon?

The nearest town listed for Gowagaon is Raiganj (Wb), about 19 km away.

How far is Gowagaon from the district headquarters?

Gowagaon is about 55 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gowagaon from the sub-district headquarters?

Gowagaon is about 14 km from Barsoi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gowagaon?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Gowagaon.

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

For Gowagaon, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 50.06 hectares and irrigated land is 50.06 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gowagaon?

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gowagaon. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

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.