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Gamharia Village

Gamharia is an inhabited village in Mainatanr Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 216496, the Census 2011 record lists 303 people in 36 households and the reported area is 75.7 hectares. The local references include Chauhatta Gram Panchayat, Mainatanr CD Block and the nearest town reference is Narkatiyaganj at about 45 km.

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Quick answer: Gamharia is a village in Mainatanr Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 216496 and 303 people in 36 households.
Village Code216496
Population303
Households36
Area75.7 hectares
Nearest TownNarkatiyaganj

Key Village Facts

Village
Gamharia
Census Village Code
216496
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Pashchim Champaran
District Census Code
203
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Mainatanr
Sub-district Census Code
01016
CD Block
Mainatanr
Gram Panchayat
Chauhatta
Households
36
Population
303
Male Population
162
Female Population
141
Sex Ratio
870.37
Area
75.7 hectares
Area
0.76 sq km
Nearest Town
Narkatiyaganj
Nearest Town Distance
45 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Gamharia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 303 people, 75.7 hectares of reported area and Narkatiyaganj as the nearest town reference for Gamharia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
CD BlockMainatanr
Gram PanchayatChauhatta
  • Gamharia falls under Mainatanr Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 216496.
  • The record lists 303 people living in 36 households.
  • The reported village area is 75.7 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density400.26 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size8.42 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share8.25%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share90.76%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share58.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gamharia in the official administrative record. Census village code 216496, Chauhatta Gram Panchayat and Mainatanr CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
203
Sub-district Census Code
01016
Village Census Code
216496
CD Block Code
0004
Gram Panchayat Code
0002
CD Block Name
Mainatanr
Gram Panchayat Name
Chauhatta

Location and Distance

Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town listed for Gamharia, about 45 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 70 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Mainatanr
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
30 km
District Headquarter
Bettiah
Distance from District Headquarter
70 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Narkatiyaganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
45 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Narkatiyaganj
Distance within State/UT
45 km
Nearest Town
Narkatiyaganj
Distance from Nearest Town
45 km
Total Geographical Area
75.7 hectares
Area
0.76 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 303 people in 36 households, with 162 male residents and 141 female residents. The average household size is 8.42, and SC share is 8.25% and ST share is 90.76% for Gamharia. Population density works out to about 400.26 people per sq km.

Total Households
36
Total Population
303
Male Population
162
Female Population
141
Sex Ratio
870.37
Average Household Size
8.42
SC Population
25
SC Male Population
13
SC Female Population
12
SC Population Share
8.25
ST Population
275
ST Male Population
147
ST Female Population
128
ST Population Share
90.76
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gamharia 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

Health Facilities

Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gamharia 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
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.12 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
40.2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Tractors
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 Gamharia include 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
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gamharia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 68.27 hectares and irrigated land is 40.2 hectares (58.9% 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
2.62
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
2.69 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
68.27
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
28.07 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
40.2

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gamharia village located?

Gamharia is in Mainatanr Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Gamharia village in?

Gamharia village is in Pashchim Champaran district.

Which state is Gamharia village in?

Gamharia village is in Bihar.

Which block is Gamharia under?

Gamharia comes under Mainatanr Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gamharia?

The Census village code of Gamharia is 216496.

Which Gram Panchayat is Gamharia under?

Gamharia is listed under Chauhatta Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mainatanr.

What is the population of Gamharia village?

The village record lists 303 people and 36 households for Gamharia.

How many households are in Gamharia village?

The village record lists 36 households for Gamharia.

What is the male and female population of Gamharia?

The record lists 162 male residents and 141 female residents for Gamharia.

What is the sex ratio of Gamharia village?

The sex ratio of Gamharia is 870.37 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gamharia village?

The reported geographical area of Gamharia is 75.7 hectares.

What is the population density of Gamharia village?

The approximate population density of Gamharia is 400.26 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gamharia?

The nearest town listed for Gamharia is Narkatiyaganj, about 45 km away.

How far is Gamharia from the district headquarters?

Gamharia is about 70 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gamharia from the sub-district headquarters?

Gamharia is about 30 km from Mainatanr, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gamharia?

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

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

For Gamharia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 68.27 hectares and irrigated land is 40.2 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.