Indian Village Directory

Gidha Village

Gidha is an inhabited village in Shankarpur Block of Madhepura district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 225902, the Census 2011 record lists 8,962 people in 1,877 households and the reported area is 857.89 hectares. The local references include Giddha Gram Panchayat, Shankarpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Madhepura at about 18 km.

In short:

Gidha is a village in Shankarpur Block, Madhepura district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 225902 and 8,962 people in 1,877 households.

Village Code225902
Population8,962
Households1,877
Area857.89 hectares
Nearest TownMadhepura

Detailed village profile

Gidha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 8,962 people, 857.89 hectares of reported area and Madhepura as the nearest town reference for Gidha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Madhepura
Block Shankarpur
CD Block Shankarpur
Gram Panchayat GIDDHA
  • Gidha falls under Shankarpur Block in Madhepura district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 225902.
  • The record lists 8,962 people living in 1,877 households.
  • The reported village area is 857.89 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Madhepura.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Gidha
Census Village Code
225902
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Madhepura
District Census Code
213
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Shankarpur
Sub-district Census Code
01162
CD Block
Shankarpur
Gram Panchayat
Giddha
Households
1,877
Population
8,962
Male Population
4,621
Female Population
4,341
Sex Ratio
939.41
Area
857.89 hectares
Area
8.58 sq km
Nearest Town
Madhepura
Nearest Town Distance
18 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 1,044.66 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.77 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 25.14% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.04% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 92.4% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gidha in the official administrative record. Census village code 225902, Giddha Gram Panchayat and Shankarpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
213
Sub-district Census Code
01162
Village Census Code
225902
CD Block Code
0150
Gram Panchayat Code
0003
CD Block Name
Shankarpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Giddha

Location and Distance

Madhepura is the nearest town listed for Gidha, about 18 km away. Madhepura is listed as the district headquarters at about 18 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Shankarpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Madhepura
Distance from District Headquarter
18 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Madhepura
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhepura
Distance within State/UT
18 km
Nearest Town
Madhepura
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
857.89 hectares
Area
8.58 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 8,962 people in 1,877 households, with 4,621 male residents and 4,341 female residents. The average household size is 4.77, and SC share is 25.14% and ST share is 0.04% for Gidha. Population density works out to about 1,044.66 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,877
Total Population
8,962
Male Population
4,621
Female Population
4,341
Sex Ratio
939.41
Average Household Size
4.77
SC Population
2,253
SC Male Population
1,156
SC Female Population
1,097
SC Population Share
25.14
ST Population
4
ST Male Population
4
ST Population Share
0.04
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gidha list 4 government primary schools and 3 government middle schools. 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
7
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
4
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
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
766.43 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gidha include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gidha include self-help groups, 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.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gidha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 829.89 hectares and irrigated land is 766.43 hectares (92.4% 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
28.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
829.89
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
63.46 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
766.43

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 Gidha village located?

Gidha is in Shankarpur Block of Madhepura district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Gidha village in?

Gidha village is in Madhepura district.

Which state is Gidha village in?

Gidha village is in Bihar.

Which block is Gidha under?

Gidha comes under Shankarpur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gidha?

The Census village code of Gidha is 225902.

Which Gram Panchayat is Gidha under?

Gidha is listed under GIDDHA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shankarpur.

What is the population of Gidha village?

The village record lists 8,962 people and 1,877 households for Gidha.

How many households are in Gidha village?

The village record lists 1,877 households for Gidha.

What is the male and female population of Gidha?

The record lists 4,621 male residents and 4,341 female residents for Gidha.

What is the sex ratio of Gidha village?

The sex ratio of Gidha is 939.41 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gidha village?

The reported geographical area of Gidha is 857.89 hectares.

What is the population density of Gidha village?

The approximate population density of Gidha is 1,044.66 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gidha?

The nearest town listed for Gidha is Madhepura, about 18 km away.

How far is Gidha from the district headquarters?

Gidha is about 18 km from Madhepura, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gidha from the sub-district headquarters?

Gidha is about 7 km from Shankarpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gidha?

The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools and 3 government middle schools for Gidha.

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

For Gidha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 829.89 hectares and irrigated land is 766.43 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.