Indian Village Directory

Genharia Village

Genharia is an inhabited village in Gaunaha Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 216472, the Census 2011 record lists 2,607 people in 439 households and the reported area is 406.22 hectares. The local references include Jamunia Gram Panchayat, Gaunaha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Narkatiyaganj at about 20 km.

In short:

Genharia is a village in Gaunaha Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 216472 and 2,607 people in 439 households.

Village Code216472
Population2,607
Households439
Area406.22 hectares
Nearest TownNarkatiyaganj

Detailed village profile

Genharia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,607 people, 406.22 hectares of reported area and Narkatiyaganj as the nearest town reference for Genharia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
Block Gaunaha
CD Block Gaunaha
Gram Panchayat Jamunia
  • Genharia falls under Gaunaha Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 216472.
  • The record lists 2,607 people living in 439 households.
  • The reported village area is 406.22 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Narkatiyaganj.
  • 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
Genharia
Census Village Code
216472
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Pashchim Champaran
District Census Code
203
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gaunaha
Sub-district Census Code
01015
CD Block
Gaunaha
Gram Panchayat
Jamunia
Households
439
Population
2,607
Male Population
1,360
Female Population
1,247
Sex Ratio
916.91
Area
406.22 hectares
Area
4.06 sq km
Nearest Town
Narkatiyaganj
Nearest Town Distance
20 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 641.77 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.94 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 4.91% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 35.1% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 77.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Genharia in the official administrative record. Census village code 216472, Jamunia Gram Panchayat and Gaunaha CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
203
Sub-district Census Code
01015
Village Census Code
216472
CD Block Code
0003
Gram Panchayat Code
0008
CD Block Name
Gaunaha
Gram Panchayat Name
Jamunia

Location and Distance

Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town listed for Genharia, about 20 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 84 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gaunaha
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Bettiah
Distance from District Headquarter
84 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Narkatiyaganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Narkatiyaganj
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Narkatiyaganj
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
406.22 hectares
Area
4.06 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,607 people in 439 households, with 1,360 male residents and 1,247 female residents. The average household size is 5.94, and SC share is 4.91% and ST share is 35.1% for Genharia. Population density works out to about 641.77 people per sq km.

Total Households
439
Total Population
2,607
Male Population
1,360
Female Population
1,247
Sex Ratio
916.91
Average Household Size
5.94
SC Population
128
SC Male Population
66
SC Female Population
62
SC Population Share
4.91
ST Population
915
ST Male Population
487
ST Female Population
428
ST Population Share
35.1
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Genharia list 1 government primary 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Genharia 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
9.2 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
160 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Genharia include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Genharia include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Genharia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 308.93 hectares and irrigated land is 240 hectares (77.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
27.1 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
35.4
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
20.15 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5.44 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
308.93
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
68.93 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
240.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
80 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 Genharia village located?

Genharia is in Gaunaha Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Genharia village in?

Genharia village is in Pashchim Champaran district.

Which state is Genharia village in?

Genharia village is in Bihar.

Which block is Genharia under?

Genharia comes under Gaunaha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Genharia?

The Census village code of Genharia is 216472.

Which Gram Panchayat is Genharia under?

Genharia is listed under Jamunia Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gaunaha.

What is the population of Genharia village?

The village record lists 2,607 people and 439 households for Genharia.

How many households are in Genharia village?

The village record lists 439 households for Genharia.

What is the male and female population of Genharia?

The record lists 1,360 male residents and 1,247 female residents for Genharia.

What is the sex ratio of Genharia village?

The sex ratio of Genharia is 916.91 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Genharia village?

The reported geographical area of Genharia is 406.22 hectares.

What is the population density of Genharia village?

The approximate population density of Genharia is 641.77 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Genharia?

The nearest town listed for Genharia is Narkatiyaganj, about 20 km away.

How far is Genharia from the district headquarters?

Genharia is about 84 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Genharia from the sub-district headquarters?

Genharia is about 10 km from Gaunaha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Genharia?

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

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

For Genharia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 308.93 hectares and irrigated land is 240 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.