Indian Village Directory

Gangaura Village

Gangaura is an inhabited village in Chandi Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244317, the Census 2011 record lists 2,967 people in 455 households and the reported area is 162 hectares. The local references include Gangaura Gram Panchayat, Chandi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hilsa at about 30 km.

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Quick answer: Gangaura is a village in Chandi Block, Nalanda district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 244317 and 2,967 people in 455 households.
Village Code244317
Population2,967
Households455
Area162 hectares
Nearest TownHilsa

Key Village Facts

Village
Gangaura
Census Village Code
244317
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nalanda
District Census Code
229
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chandi
Sub-district Census Code
01381
CD Block
Chandi
Gram Panchayat
Gangaura
Households
455
Population
2,967
Male Population
1,579
Female Population
1,388
Sex Ratio
879.04
Area
162 hectares
Area
1.62 sq km
Nearest Town
Hilsa
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Gangaura at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,967 people, 162 hectares of reported area and Hilsa as the nearest town reference for Gangaura, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictNalanda
BlockChandi
CD BlockChandi
Gram PanchayatGangaura
  • Gangaura falls under Chandi Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 244317.
  • The record lists 2,967 people living in 455 households.
  • The reported village area is 162 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Hilsa.
  • 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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density1,831.48 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.52 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share34.28%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.1%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share73.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gangaura in the official administrative record. Census village code 244317, Gangaura Gram Panchayat and Chandi CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
229
Sub-district Census Code
01381
Village Census Code
244317
CD Block Code
0369
Gram Panchayat Code
0006
CD Block Name
Chandi
Gram Panchayat Name
Gangaura

Location and Distance

Hilsa is the nearest town listed for Gangaura, about 30 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 25 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chandi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Biharsharif
Distance from District Headquarter
25 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Hilsa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Hilsa
Distance within State/UT
30 km
Nearest Town
Hilsa
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
162 hectares
Area
1.62 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,967 people in 455 households, with 1,579 male residents and 1,388 female residents. The average household size is 6.52, and SC share is 34.28% and ST share is 0.1% for Gangaura. Population density works out to about 1,831.48 people per sq km.

Total Households
455
Total Population
2,967
Male Population
1,579
Female Population
1,388
Sex Ratio
879.04
Average Household Size
6.52
SC Population
1,017
SC Male Population
558
SC Female Population
459
SC Population Share
34.28
ST Population
3
ST Male Population
2
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.1
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gangaura 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

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
107.4 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gangaura include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gangaura include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gangaura is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 2 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
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
2 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gangaura show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 146.7 hectares and irrigated land is 107.4 hectares (73.2% 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
7.2
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
8.1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
146.7
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
39.3 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
107.4

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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gangaura

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
5
Banks in Matched Records
4
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 4 80%
CRM 1 20%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 40%
Axis Bank Limited 1 20%
Punjab National Bank 1 20%
Bank of India 1 20%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 803113 Nalanda Chandi Salehpur Nalanda, Bihar Noorsarai, Ps+ Post-Noorsarai, Salehpur, Nalanda, Bihar, 803113
Bank of India CRM 803108 Nalanda Chandi Chandi Main Road, Chandi Bazar at Post Chandi Chandi, Nalanda, Bihar, 803108
Punjab National Bank ATM 803108 Nalanda Chandi Chandi Bihar PIN 803108 Bo Chandi (140200) Distt Nalanda, Nalanda, Bihar, 803108
State Bank of India ATM 803108 Nalanda Chandi Chandi Near Chandi Bus Stand State Bank of India Chandi, Nalanda, Bihar, 803108

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 Gangaura village located?

Gangaura is in Chandi Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Gangaura village in?

Gangaura village is in Nalanda district.

Which state is Gangaura village in?

Gangaura village is in Bihar.

Which block is Gangaura under?

Gangaura comes under Chandi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gangaura?

The Census village code of Gangaura is 244317.

Which Gram Panchayat is Gangaura under?

Gangaura is listed under Gangaura Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Chandi.

What is the population of Gangaura village?

The village record lists 2,967 people and 455 households for Gangaura.

How many households are in Gangaura village?

The village record lists 455 households for Gangaura.

What is the male and female population of Gangaura?

The record lists 1,579 male residents and 1,388 female residents for Gangaura.

What is the sex ratio of Gangaura village?

The sex ratio of Gangaura is 879.04 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gangaura village?

The reported geographical area of Gangaura is 162 hectares.

What is the population density of Gangaura village?

The approximate population density of Gangaura is 1,831.48 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gangaura?

The nearest town listed for Gangaura is Hilsa, about 30 km away.

How far is Gangaura from the district headquarters?

Gangaura is about 25 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gangaura from the sub-district headquarters?

Gangaura is about 7 km from Chandi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gangaura?

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

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

For Gangaura, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 146.7 hectares and irrigated land is 107.4 hectares.

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

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gangaura. These records include 4 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.