Where is Gangapur village located?
Gangapur is in Narhat Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.
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.
Village Code258184
Population1,391
Households177
Area164 hectares
Nearest TownHisua
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
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.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density848.17 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size7.86 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share33.93%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share8%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
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.