Where is Gerua village located?
Gerua is in Amour Block of Purnia district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Gerua Village
Gerua is an inhabited village in Amour Block of Purnia district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 223742, the Census 2011 record lists 5,742 people in 1,186 households and the reported area is 490 hectares. The local references include Bhawanipur Gram Panchayat, Amour CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purnia at about 50 km.
Gerua is a village in Amour Block, Purnia district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 223742 and 5,742 people in 1,186 households.
Village Code223742
Population5,742
Households1,186
Area490 hectares
Nearest TownPurnia
Detailed village profile
Gerua at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 5,742 people, 490 hectares of reported area and Purnia as the nearest town reference for Gerua, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Gerua falls under Amour Block in Purnia district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 223742.
- The record lists 5,742 people living in 1,186 households.
- The reported village area is 490 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Purnia.
- 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
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Gerua
- Census Village Code
- 223742
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Purnia
- District Census Code
- 211
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Amour
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01138
- CD Block
- Amour
- Gram Panchayat
- Bhawanipur
- Households
- 1,186
- Population
- 5,742
- Male Population
- 2,979
- Female Population
- 2,763
- Sex Ratio
- 927.49
- Area
- 490 hectares
- Area
- 4.9 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Purnia
- Nearest Town Distance
- 50 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 854315
- 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
1,171.84 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.84 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
1.55%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
4.37%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
80%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Gerua in the official administrative record. Census village code 223742, Bhawanipur Gram Panchayat and Amour CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 211
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01138
- Village Census Code
- 223742
- CD Block Code
- 0126
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0010
- CD Block Name
- Amour
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Bhawanipur
Location and Distance
Purnia is the nearest town listed for Gerua, about 50 km away. Purnia is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Amour
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 5 km
- District Headquarter
- Purnia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 50 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Purnia
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 50 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Purnia
- Distance within State/UT
- 50 km
- Nearest Town
- Purnia
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 50 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 490 hectares
- Area
- 4.9 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 5,742 people in 1,186 households, with 2,979 male residents and 2,763 female residents. The average household size is 4.84, and SC share is 1.55% and ST share is 4.37% for Gerua. Population density works out to about 1,171.84 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 1,186
- Total Population
- 5,742
- Male Population
- 2,979
- Female Population
- 2,763
- Sex Ratio
- 927.49
- Average Household Size
- 4.84
- SC Population
- 89
- SC Male Population
- 38
- SC Female Population
- 51
- SC Population Share
- 1.55
- ST Population
- 251
- ST Male Population
- 131
- ST Female Population
- 120
- ST Population Share
- 4.37
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Gerua list 1 government primary school and 1 private 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
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gerua 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
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 4 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 76.28 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Gerua include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Major District Road
- 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 Gerua include commercial bank, cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Commercial Bank
- Available
- Cooperative Bank
- Available
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- 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 Gerua is reported as 10 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
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Gerua show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute Rope and Sutali, net sown area is 445.58 hectares and irrigated land is 356.28 hectares (80% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Manufacturers Commodities First
- Jute Rope
- Manufacturers Commodities Second
- Sutali
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 32.0
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 8.42 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 445.58
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 89.3 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 356.28
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 280 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Private Others
- Available
- Private Others Count
- 1
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gerua
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 3
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 2 | 67% |
| CRM | 1 | 33% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 3 | 100% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | ATM | 854315 | Purnia | Amour | Amour | Via Baisi, District-Purnia-854315 Beside Jio Point, Main Road, at +po+ps-Amour, Purnia, Bihar, 854315 |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 854315 | Purnia | Amour | Bishunpur | Bishunpur, Teh.amour Bishunpur, Teh.amour, Purnia, Bihar, 854315 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 854315 | Purnia | Amour | Fakirtoli | Fakirtoli at-Fakirtoli Po-Asja Mobaiya, Ps-Amour, Purnia, Bihar, 854315 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Gerua village in?
Gerua village is in Purnia district.
Which state is Gerua village in?
Gerua village is in Bihar.
Which block is Gerua under?
Gerua comes under Amour Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Gerua?
The Census village code of Gerua is 223742.
Which Gram Panchayat is Gerua under?
Gerua is listed under Bhawanipur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Amour.
What is the population of Gerua village?
The village record lists 5,742 people and 1,186 households for Gerua.
How many households are in Gerua village?
The village record lists 1,186 households for Gerua.
What is the male and female population of Gerua?
The record lists 2,979 male residents and 2,763 female residents for Gerua.
What is the sex ratio of Gerua village?
The sex ratio of Gerua is 927.49 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Gerua village?
The reported geographical area of Gerua is 490 hectares.
What is the population density of Gerua village?
The approximate population density of Gerua is 1,171.84 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Gerua?
The nearest town listed for Gerua is Purnia, about 50 km away.
How far is Gerua from the district headquarters?
Gerua is about 50 km from Purnia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Gerua from the sub-district headquarters?
Gerua is about 5 km from Amour, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Gerua?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school for Gerua.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Gerua?
For Gerua, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute Rope and Sutali, net sown area is 445.58 hectares and irrigated land is 356.28 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gerua?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gerua. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.