Indian Village Directory

Gandharap Village

Gandharap is an inhabited village in Dhamdaha Block of Purnia district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 223368, the Census 2011 record lists 135 people in 29 households and the reported area is 204 hectares. The local references include Itahari Gram Panchayat, Dhamdaha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purnia at about 43 km.

In short:

Gandharap is a village in Dhamdaha Block, Purnia district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 223368 and 135 people in 29 households.

Village Code223368
Population135
Households29
Area204 hectares
Nearest TownPurnia

Detailed village profile

Gandharap at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 135 people, 204 hectares of reported area and Purnia as the nearest town reference for Gandharap, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Purnia
Block Dhamdaha
CD Block Dhamdaha
Gram Panchayat Itahari
  • Gandharap falls under Dhamdaha Block in Purnia district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 223368.
  • The record lists 135 people living in 29 households.
  • The reported village area is 204 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, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Gandharap
Census Village Code
223368
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Purnia
District Census Code
211
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dhamdaha
Sub-district Census Code
01132
CD Block
Dhamdaha
Gram Panchayat
Itahari
Households
29
Population
135
Male Population
64
Female Population
71
Sex Ratio
1,109.38
Area
204 hectares
Area
2.04 sq km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Nearest Town Distance
43 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 66.18 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.66 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 100% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 58.9% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gandharap in the official administrative record. Census village code 223368, Itahari Gram Panchayat and Dhamdaha CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
211
Sub-district Census Code
01132
Village Census Code
223368
CD Block Code
0120
Gram Panchayat Code
0012
CD Block Name
Dhamdaha
Gram Panchayat Name
Itahari

Location and Distance

Purnia is the nearest town listed for Gandharap, about 43 km away. Purnia is listed as the district headquarters at about 43 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dhamdaha
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
11 km
District Headquarter
Purnia
Distance from District Headquarter
43 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
43 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Purnia
Distance within State/UT
43 km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Town
43 km
Total Geographical Area
204 hectares
Area
2.04 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 135 people in 29 households, with 64 male residents and 71 female residents. The average household size is 4.66, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 100% for Gandharap. Population density works out to about 66.18 people per sq km.

Total Households
29
Total Population
135
Male Population
64
Female Population
71
Sex Ratio
1,109.38
Average Household Size
4.66
ST Population
135
ST Male Population
64
ST Female Population
71
ST Population Share
100
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
16.47 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
60.58 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Gandharap.

Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gandharap include self-help groups, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gandharap show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 121.59 hectares and irrigated land is 71.59 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
12.34
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
13.19 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
17.32 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
23.09 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
121.59
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
50 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
71.59
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
11.01 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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gandharap

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
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
10
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
2

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 8 80%
CRM 2 20%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 7 70%
Canara Bank 2 20%
Central Bank of India 1 10%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Canara Bank ATM 854205 Purnia Dhamdaha Dhamdaha Kachahari Road Main Chowk Dhamdaha, Purnia, Bihar, 854205
Central Bank of India ATM 854205 Purnia Dhamdaha Dhamdaha Dhamdaha Dhamdaha, 854205, Purnia, Bihar, 854205
State Bank of India ATM 854205 Purnia Dhamdaha Dhamdaha Dhamdaha Agricultural Development Branch, Dhamdaha, Purnia, Bihar, 854205
Canara Bank ATM 854306 Purnia Dhamdaha Sarsi Istamrar At: Sarsi Istamrar Sarsi Istamrar Sarsi Istamrar, Purnia, Bihar, 854306
State Bank of India ATM 854205 Purnia Dhamdaha Damaili Near Sbi Daimili Branch Sbi ATM Damaili, Sh-77, Kursela-Forbesganj Road, Purnia, Bihar, 854205
State Bank of India ATM 854205 Purnia Dhamdaha Dhamdaha Dhamdaha Purnea Road, Near Central Bank Dhamdaha East, Dhamdaha, Purnea, Purnia, Bihar, 854205
State Bank of India ATM 854205 Purnia Dhamdaha Rangpura Sh 77. Kursela Forbesganj Raod, Sudhanshu Chowk Meerganj Chwok, Mirganj, Rangpura, Purnia, Bihar, 854205
State Bank of India ATM 854205 Purnia Dhamdaha Rangpura Sh 77. Kursela Forbesganj Raod, Meerganj Chwok, Mirganj, Sudhanshu Chowk, Purnia, Bihar, 854205

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

Where is Gandharap village located?

Gandharap is in Dhamdaha Block of Purnia district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Gandharap village in?

Gandharap village is in Purnia district.

Which state is Gandharap village in?

Gandharap village is in Bihar.

Which block is Gandharap under?

Gandharap comes under Dhamdaha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gandharap?

The Census village code of Gandharap is 223368.

Which Gram Panchayat is Gandharap under?

Gandharap is listed under Itahari Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dhamdaha.

What is the population of Gandharap village?

The village record lists 135 people and 29 households for Gandharap.

How many households are in Gandharap village?

The village record lists 29 households for Gandharap.

What is the male and female population of Gandharap?

The record lists 64 male residents and 71 female residents for Gandharap.

What is the sex ratio of Gandharap village?

The sex ratio of Gandharap is 1,109.38 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gandharap village?

The reported geographical area of Gandharap is 204 hectares.

What is the population density of Gandharap village?

The approximate population density of Gandharap is 66.18 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gandharap?

The nearest town listed for Gandharap is Purnia, about 43 km away.

How far is Gandharap from the district headquarters?

Gandharap is about 43 km from Purnia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gandharap from the sub-district headquarters?

Gandharap is about 11 km from Dhamdaha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Gandharap, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 121.59 hectares and irrigated land is 71.59 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gandharap?

The page shows 10 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gandharap. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.