Indian Village Directory

Gora Village

Gora is an inhabited village in Jogapatti Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 217042, the Census 2011 record lists 5,433 people in 992 households and the reported area is 405.1 hectares. The local references include Bahuarwa Gram Panchayat, Jogapatti CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bettiah at about 20 km.

In short:

Gora is a village in Jogapatti Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 217042 and 5,433 people in 992 households.

Village Code217042
Population5,433
Households992
Area405.1 hectares
Nearest TownBettiah

Detailed village profile

Gora at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 5,433 people, 405.1 hectares of reported area and Bettiah as the nearest town reference for Gora, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
Block Jogapatti
CD Block Jogapatti
Gram Panchayat Bahuarwa
  • Gora falls under Jogapatti Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 217042.
  • The record lists 5,433 people living in 992 households.
  • The reported village area is 405.1 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bettiah.
  • 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
Gora
Census Village Code
217042
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Pashchim Champaran
District Census Code
203
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jogapatti
Sub-district Census Code
01024
CD Block
Jogapatti
Gram Panchayat
Bahuarwa
Households
992
Population
5,433
Male Population
2,806
Female Population
2,627
Sex Ratio
936.21
Area
405.1 hectares
Area
4.05 sq km
Nearest Town
Bettiah
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 1,341.15 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.48 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 5.58% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 1.01% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 36.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gora in the official administrative record. Census village code 217042, Bahuarwa Gram Panchayat and Jogapatti CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
203
Sub-district Census Code
01024
Village Census Code
217042
CD Block Code
0012
Gram Panchayat Code
0001
CD Block Name
Jogapatti
Gram Panchayat Name
Bahuarwa

Location and Distance

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

Sub-district Headquarter
Jogapatti
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
20 km
District Headquarter
Bettiah
Distance from District Headquarter
20 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bettiah
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bettiah
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Bettiah
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
405.1 hectares
Area
4.05 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 5,433 people in 992 households, with 2,806 male residents and 2,627 female residents. The average household size is 5.48, and SC share is 5.58% and ST share is 1.01% for Gora. Population density works out to about 1,341.15 people per sq km.

Total Households
992
Total Population
5,433
Male Population
2,806
Female Population
2,627
Sex Ratio
936.21
Average Household Size
5.48
SC Population
303
SC Male Population
157
SC Female Population
146
SC Population Share
5.58
ST Population
55
ST Male Population
30
ST Female Population
25
ST Population Share
1.01
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gora list 3 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 private secondary 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
3
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Private Secondary School
Available
Private Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gora 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
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
16.5 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
73.1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gora include commercial bank, 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.

Commercial Bank
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gora show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 219.2 hectares and irrigated land is 79.2 hectares (36.1% 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
169.4
Net Area Sown In Hectares
219.2
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
140 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
79.2
Canals Area In Hectares
6.1 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 Gora village located?

Gora is in Jogapatti Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Gora village in?

Gora village is in Pashchim Champaran district.

Which state is Gora village in?

Gora village is in Bihar.

Which block is Gora under?

Gora comes under Jogapatti Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gora?

The Census village code of Gora is 217042.

Which Gram Panchayat is Gora under?

Gora is listed under Bahuarwa Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Jogapatti.

What is the population of Gora village?

The village record lists 5,433 people and 992 households for Gora.

How many households are in Gora village?

The village record lists 992 households for Gora.

What is the male and female population of Gora?

The record lists 2,806 male residents and 2,627 female residents for Gora.

What is the sex ratio of Gora village?

The sex ratio of Gora is 936.21 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gora village?

The reported geographical area of Gora is 405.1 hectares.

What is the population density of Gora village?

The approximate population density of Gora is 1,341.15 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gora?

The nearest town listed for Gora is Bettiah, about 20 km away.

How far is Gora from the district headquarters?

Gora is about 20 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gora from the sub-district headquarters?

Gora is about 20 km from Jogapatti, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gora?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 private secondary school for Gora.

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

For Gora, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 219.2 hectares and irrigated land is 79.2 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.