Indian Village Directory

Gangata Village

Gangata is an inhabited village in Narhat Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 258192, the Census 2011 record lists 2,045 people in 276 households and the reported area is 171 hectares. The local references include Punthar Gram Panchayat, Narhat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hisua at about 12 km.

In short:

Gangata is a village in Narhat Block, Nawada district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 258192 and 2,045 people in 276 households.

Village Code258192
Population2,045
Households276
Area171 hectares
Nearest TownHisua

Detailed village profile

Gangata at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,045 people, 171 hectares of reported area and Hisua as the nearest town reference for Gangata, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Nawada
Block Narhat
CD Block Narhat
Gram Panchayat Punthar
  • Gangata falls under Narhat Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 258192.
  • The record lists 2,045 people living in 276 households.
  • The reported village area is 171 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 Village Facts

Village
Gangata
Census Village Code
258192
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
Punthar
Households
276
Population
2,045
Male Population
1,061
Female Population
984
Sex Ratio
927.43
Area
171 hectares
Area
1.71 sq km
Nearest Town
Hisua
Nearest Town Distance
12 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 1,195.91 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 7.41 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 26.7% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 26.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gangata in the official administrative record. Census village code 258192, Punthar Gram Panchayat and Narhat CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
237
Sub-district Census Code
01521
Village Census Code
258192
CD Block Code
0509
Gram Panchayat Code
2
CD Block Name
Narhat
Gram Panchayat Name
Punthar

Location and Distance

Hisua is the nearest town listed for Gangata, about 12 km away. Nawada is listed as the district headquarters at about 26 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Narhat
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Nawada
Distance from District Headquarter
26 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Hisua
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Hisua
Distance within State/UT
12 km
Nearest Town
Hisua
Distance from Nearest Town
12 km
Total Geographical Area
171 hectares
Area
1.71 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,045 people in 276 households, with 1,061 male residents and 984 female residents. The average household size is 7.41, and SC share is 26.7% and ST share is 0% for Gangata. Population density works out to about 1,195.91 people per sq km.

Total Households
276
Total Population
2,045
Male Population
1,061
Female Population
984
Sex Ratio
927.43
Average Household Size
7.41
SC Population
546
SC Male Population
273
SC Female Population
273
SC Population Share
26.7
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gangata 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

Health Facilities

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

Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

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
20.3 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gangata include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gangata include self-help groups, 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.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
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 Gangata 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
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gangata show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 96.7 hectares and irrigated land is 25.4 hectares (26.3% 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
64.18
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
10.12 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
96.7
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
71.3 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
25.4
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
5.1 hectares

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 Gangata village located?

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

Which district is Gangata village in?

Gangata village is in Nawada district.

Which state is Gangata village in?

Gangata village is in Bihar.

Which block is Gangata under?

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

What is the Census village code of Gangata?

The Census village code of Gangata is 258192.

Which Gram Panchayat is Gangata under?

Gangata is listed under Punthar Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Narhat.

What is the population of Gangata village?

The village record lists 2,045 people and 276 households for Gangata.

How many households are in Gangata village?

The village record lists 276 households for Gangata.

What is the male and female population of Gangata?

The record lists 1,061 male residents and 984 female residents for Gangata.

What is the sex ratio of Gangata village?

The sex ratio of Gangata is 927.43 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gangata village?

The reported geographical area of Gangata is 171 hectares.

What is the population density of Gangata village?

The approximate population density of Gangata is 1,195.91 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gangata?

The nearest town listed for Gangata is Hisua, about 12 km away.

How far is Gangata from the district headquarters?

Gangata is about 26 km from Nawada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gangata from the sub-district headquarters?

Gangata is about 7 km from Narhat, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gangata?

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

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

For Gangata, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 96.7 hectares and irrigated land is 25.4 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.