Indian Village Directory

Gangapur Village

Gangapur is an inhabited village in Narhat Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 258184, the Census 2011 record lists 1,391 people in 177 households and the reported area is 164 hectares. The local references include Punaul Gram Panchayat, Narhat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hisua at about 14 km.

In short:

Gangapur is a village in Narhat Block, Nawada district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 258184 and 1,391 people in 177 households.

Village Code258184
Population1,391
Households177
Area164 hectares
Nearest TownHisua

Detailed village profile

Gangapur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,391 people, 164 hectares of reported area and Hisua as the nearest town reference for Gangapur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Nawada
Block Narhat
CD Block Narhat
Gram Panchayat Punaul
  • Gangapur falls under Narhat Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 258184.
  • The record lists 1,391 people living in 177 households.
  • The reported village area is 164 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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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
Gangapur
Census Village Code
258184
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nawada
District Census Code
237
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Narhat
Sub-district Census Code
01521
CD Block
Narhat
Gram Panchayat
Punaul
Households
177
Population
1,391
Male Population
729
Female Population
662
Sex Ratio
908.09
Area
164 hectares
Area
1.64 sq km
Nearest Town
Hisua
Nearest Town Distance
14 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 848.17 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 7.86 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 33.93% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gangapur in the official administrative record. Census village code 258184, Punaul Gram Panchayat and Narhat CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
237
Sub-district Census Code
01521
Village Census Code
258184
CD Block Code
0509
Gram Panchayat Code
3
CD Block Name
Narhat
Gram Panchayat Name
Punaul

Location and Distance

Hisua is the nearest town listed for Gangapur, about 14 km away. Nawada is listed as the district headquarters at about 24 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Narhat
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Nawada
Distance from District Headquarter
24 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Hisua
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
14 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Hisua
Distance within State/UT
14 km
Nearest Town
Hisua
Distance from Nearest Town
14 km
Total Geographical Area
164 hectares
Area
1.64 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,391 people in 177 households, with 729 male residents and 662 female residents. The average household size is 7.86, and SC share is 33.93% and ST share is 0% for Gangapur. Population density works out to about 848.17 people per sq km.

Total Households
177
Total Population
1,391
Male Population
729
Female Population
662
Sex Ratio
908.09
Average Household Size
7.86
SC Population
472
SC Male Population
245
SC Female Population
227
SC Population Share
33.93
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gangapur list 1 government primary 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4.53 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
7.25 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Tractors
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gangapur include 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.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gangapur is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 3 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
3 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gangapur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 91.13 hectares and irrigated land is 7.25 hectares (8% 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
9.81
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
34.07 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
24.46 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
91.13
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
83.88 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
7.25

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gangapur village located?

Gangapur is in Narhat Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Gangapur village in?

Gangapur village is in Nawada district.

Which state is Gangapur village in?

Gangapur village is in Bihar.

Which block is Gangapur under?

Gangapur comes under Narhat Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gangapur?

The Census village code of Gangapur is 258184.

Which Gram Panchayat is Gangapur under?

Gangapur is listed under Punaul Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Narhat.

What is the population of Gangapur village?

The village record lists 1,391 people and 177 households for Gangapur.

How many households are in Gangapur village?

The village record lists 177 households for Gangapur.

What is the male and female population of Gangapur?

The record lists 729 male residents and 662 female residents for Gangapur.

What is the sex ratio of Gangapur village?

The sex ratio of Gangapur is 908.09 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gangapur village?

The reported geographical area of Gangapur is 164 hectares.

What is the population density of Gangapur village?

The approximate population density of Gangapur is 848.17 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gangapur?

The nearest town listed for Gangapur is Hisua, about 14 km away.

How far is Gangapur from the district headquarters?

Gangapur is about 24 km from Nawada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gangapur from the sub-district headquarters?

Gangapur is about 6 km from Narhat, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gangapur?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Gangapur.

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

For Gangapur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 91.13 hectares and irrigated land is 7.25 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.