Indian Village Directory

Gandhupur Village

Gandhupur is an inhabited village in Silao Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 245118, the Census 2011 record lists 1,116 people in 171 households and the reported area is 150 hectares. The local references include Ghostawan Gram Panchayat, Silao CD Block and the nearest town reference is Silao at about 3 km.

In short:

Gandhupur is a village in Silao Block, Nalanda district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 245118 and 1,116 people in 171 households.

Village Code245118
Population1,116
Households171
Area150 hectares
Nearest TownSilao

Detailed village profile

Gandhupur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,116 people, 150 hectares of reported area and Silao as the nearest town reference for Gandhupur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Nalanda
Block Silao
CD Block Silao
Gram Panchayat Ghostawan
  • Gandhupur falls under Silao Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 245118.
  • The record lists 1,116 people living in 171 households.
  • The reported village area is 150 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Silao.
  • 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
Gandhupur
Census Village Code
245118
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nalanda
District Census Code
229
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Silao
Sub-district Census Code
01395
CD Block
Silao
Gram Panchayat
Ghostawan
Households
171
Population
1,116
Male Population
570
Female Population
546
Sex Ratio
957.89
Area
150 hectares
Area
1.5 sq km
Nearest Town
Silao
Nearest Town Distance
3 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 744 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.53 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 15.23% 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 Gandhupur in the official administrative record. Census village code 245118, Ghostawan Gram Panchayat and Silao CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
229
Sub-district Census Code
01395
Village Census Code
245118
CD Block Code
0383
Gram Panchayat Code
0004
CD Block Name
Silao
Gram Panchayat Name
Ghostawan

Location and Distance

Silao is the nearest town listed for Gandhupur, about 3 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 22 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Silao
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Biharsharif
Distance from District Headquarter
22 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Silao
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
3 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Silao
Distance within State/UT
3 km
Nearest Town
Silao
Distance from Nearest Town
3 km
Total Geographical Area
150 hectares
Area
1.5 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,116 people in 171 households, with 570 male residents and 546 female residents. The average household size is 6.53, and SC share is 15.23% and ST share is 0% for Gandhupur. Population density works out to about 744 people per sq km.

Total Households
171
Total Population
1,116
Male Population
570
Female Population
546
Sex Ratio
957.89
Average Household Size
6.53
SC Population
170
SC Male Population
84
SC Female Population
86
SC Population Share
15.23
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gandhupur 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.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
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
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
85.1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Animal Cart
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gandhupur 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
Sports Field
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gandhupur is reported as 3 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
3 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
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gandhupur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Wheat, net sown area is 85.1 hectares and irrigated land is 85.1 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
64.9 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
85.1
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
85.1

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 Gandhupur

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
8
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 7 88%
Electronic Kiosk 1 12%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Canara Bank 3 38%
State Bank of India 2 25%
Union Bank of India 2 25%
Punjab National Bank 1 12%

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
Canara Bank ATM 803111 Nalanda Silao Mohanpur Nalanda Opp.police Station, Museum Link Road, Nalanda, Bihar, 803111
Punjab National Bank ATM 803117 Nalanda Silao Silao (Np) Gola Bazar Road Teen Muhani Shivkant Singh Silao, Nalanda, Bihar, 803117
State Bank of India ATM 803111 Nalanda Silao Sobait Sarlichak, Silao, Sobait, Nalanda, Bihar Sarlichak, Silao, Sobait, Nalanda, Bihar, Nalanda, Bihar, 803111
Union Bank of India ATM 803111 Nalanda Silao Mohanpur Main Road R. K. Bharwan, Nalanda More, Nalanda, Bihar, 803111
Canara Bank Electronic Kiosk 803111 Nalanda Silao Mohanpur Nalanda Opp.police Station, Museum Link Road, Nalanda, Bihar, 803111
Canara Bank ATM 803111 Nalanda Silao Mohanpur 0 Opp.police Station, Museum Link Road, Nalanda, Bihar, 803111
State Bank of India ATM 803117 Nalanda Silao Silao (Np) Tinmuhani Gola Road on Nh 82 Sri Ram Complex Silao, Nalanda, Bihar, 803117
Union Bank of India ATM 803117 Nalanda Silao Silao (Np) Gola Road Silao Branch Silao, Nalanda, Bihar, 803117

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 Gandhupur village located?

Gandhupur is in Silao Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Gandhupur village in?

Gandhupur village is in Nalanda district.

Which state is Gandhupur village in?

Gandhupur village is in Bihar.

Which block is Gandhupur under?

Gandhupur comes under Silao Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gandhupur?

The Census village code of Gandhupur is 245118.

Which Gram Panchayat is Gandhupur under?

Gandhupur is listed under Ghostawan Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Silao.

What is the population of Gandhupur village?

The village record lists 1,116 people and 171 households for Gandhupur.

How many households are in Gandhupur village?

The village record lists 171 households for Gandhupur.

What is the male and female population of Gandhupur?

The record lists 570 male residents and 546 female residents for Gandhupur.

What is the sex ratio of Gandhupur village?

The sex ratio of Gandhupur is 957.89 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gandhupur village?

The reported geographical area of Gandhupur is 150 hectares.

What is the population density of Gandhupur village?

The approximate population density of Gandhupur is 744 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gandhupur?

The nearest town listed for Gandhupur is Silao, about 3 km away.

How far is Gandhupur from the district headquarters?

Gandhupur is about 22 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gandhupur from the sub-district headquarters?

Gandhupur is about 3 km from Silao, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gandhupur?

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

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

For Gandhupur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Wheat, net sown area is 85.1 hectares and irrigated land is 85.1 hectares.

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

The page shows 8 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gandhupur. 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.