Where is Gamhira village located?
Gamhira is in Meskaur Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Gamhira Village
Gamhira is an inhabited village in Meskaur Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 258228, the Census 2011 record lists 1,267 people in 182 households and the reported area is 185 hectares. The local references include Pasarhi Gram Panchayat, Meskaur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hisua at about 15 km.
Village Code258228
Population1,267
Households182
Area185 hectares
Nearest TownHisua
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Gamhira
- Census Village Code
- 258228
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Nawada
- District Census Code
- 237
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Meskaur
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01522
- CD Block
- Meskaur
- Gram Panchayat
- Pasarhi
- Households
- 182
- Population
- 1,267
- Male Population
- 633
- Female Population
- 634
- Sex Ratio
- 1,001.58
- Area
- 185 hectares
- Area
- 1.85 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Hisua
- Nearest Town Distance
- 15 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 805122
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Gamhira at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,267 people, 185 hectares of reported area and Hisua as the nearest town reference for Gamhira, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Gamhira falls under Meskaur Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 258228.
- The record lists 1,267 people living in 182 households.
- The reported village area is 185 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Hisua.
- 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 Density684.86 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.96 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share24.39%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share42.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Gamhira in the official administrative record. Census village code 258228, Pasarhi Gram Panchayat and Meskaur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 237
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01522
- Village Census Code
- 258228
- CD Block Code
- 0510
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 2
- CD Block Name
- Meskaur
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Pasarhi
Location and Distance
Hisua is the nearest town listed for Gamhira, about 15 km away. Nawada is listed as the district headquarters at about 39 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Meskaur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 4 km
- District Headquarter
- Nawada
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 39 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Hisua
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 15 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Hisua
- Distance within State/UT
- 15 km
- Nearest Town
- Hisua
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 15 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 185 hectares
- Area
- 1.85 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,267 people in 182 households, with 633 male residents and 634 female residents. The average household size is 6.96, and SC share is 24.39% and ST share is 0% for Gamhira. Population density works out to about 684.86 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 182
- Total Population
- 1,267
- Male Population
- 633
- Female Population
- 634
- Sex Ratio
- 1,001.58
- Average Household Size
- 6.96
- SC Population
- 309
- SC Male Population
- 146
- SC Female Population
- 163
- SC Population Share
- 24.39
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Gamhira 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gamhira 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
- Closed Drainage
- 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
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 18.2 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Gamhira.
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Gamhira include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Gamhira is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 5 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
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Gamhira show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 137.5 hectares and irrigated land is 58.7 hectares (42.7% 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
- 41.2
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 6.3 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 137.5
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 78.8 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 58.7
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 40.5 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
Which district is Gamhira village in?
Gamhira village is in Nawada district.
Which state is Gamhira village in?
Gamhira village is in Bihar.
Which block is Gamhira under?
Gamhira comes under Meskaur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Gamhira?
The Census village code of Gamhira is 258228.
Which Gram Panchayat is Gamhira under?
Gamhira is listed under Pasarhi Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Meskaur.
What is the population of Gamhira village?
The village record lists 1,267 people and 182 households for Gamhira.
How many households are in Gamhira village?
The village record lists 182 households for Gamhira.
What is the male and female population of Gamhira?
The record lists 633 male residents and 634 female residents for Gamhira.
What is the sex ratio of Gamhira village?
The sex ratio of Gamhira is 1,001.58 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Gamhira village?
The reported geographical area of Gamhira is 185 hectares.
What is the population density of Gamhira village?
The approximate population density of Gamhira is 684.86 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Gamhira?
The nearest town listed for Gamhira is Hisua, about 15 km away.
How far is Gamhira from the district headquarters?
Gamhira is about 39 km from Nawada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Gamhira from the sub-district headquarters?
Gamhira is about 4 km from Meskaur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Gamhira?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Gamhira.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Gamhira?
For Gamhira, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 137.5 hectares and irrigated land is 58.7 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Gamhira.