Indian Village Directory

Gamrahu Village

Gamrahu is an inhabited village in Mahishi Block of Saharsa district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 226407, the Census 2011 record lists 1,979 people in 349 households and the reported area is 68 hectares. The local references include Sirwar Birwar Gram Panchayat, Mahishi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Saharsa at about 24 km.

In short:

Gamrahu is a village in Mahishi Block, Saharsa district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 226407 and 1,979 people in 349 households.

Village Code226407
Population1,979
Households349
Area68 hectares
Nearest TownSaharsa

Detailed village profile

Gamrahu at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,979 people, 68 hectares of reported area and Saharsa as the nearest town reference for Gamrahu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Saharsa
Block Mahishi
CD Block Mahishi
Gram Panchayat SIRWAR BIRWAR
  • Gamrahu falls under Mahishi Block in Saharsa district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 226407.
  • The record lists 1,979 people living in 349 households.
  • The reported village area is 68 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Saharsa.
  • 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
Gamrahu
Census Village Code
226407
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Saharsa
District Census Code
214
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Mahishi
Sub-district Census Code
01173
CD Block
Mahishi
Gram Panchayat
Sirwar Birwar
Households
349
Population
1,979
Male Population
1,039
Female Population
940
Sex Ratio
904.72
Area
68 hectares
Area
0.68 sq km
Nearest Town
Saharsa
Nearest Town Distance
24 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
852216
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 2,910.29 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.67 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 3.18% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 26.4% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gamrahu in the official administrative record. Census village code 226407, Sirwar Birwar Gram Panchayat and Mahishi CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
214
Sub-district Census Code
01173
Village Census Code
226407
CD Block Code
0161
Gram Panchayat Code
0018
CD Block Name
Mahishi
Gram Panchayat Name
Sirwar Birwar

Location and Distance

Saharsa is the nearest town listed for Gamrahu, about 24 km away. Saharsa is listed as the district headquarters at about 24 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Mahishi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9 km
District Headquarter
Saharsa
Distance from District Headquarter
24 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Saharsa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
24 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Saharsa
Distance within State/UT
24 km
Nearest Town
Saharsa
Distance from Nearest Town
24 km
Total Geographical Area
68 hectares
Area
0.68 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,979 people in 349 households, with 1,039 male residents and 940 female residents. The average household size is 5.67, and SC share is 3.18% and ST share is 0% for Gamrahu. Population density works out to about 2,910.29 people per sq km.

Total Households
349
Total Population
1,979
Male Population
1,039
Female Population
940
Sex Ratio
904.72
Average Household Size
5.67
SC Population
63
SC Male Population
31
SC Female Population
32
SC Population Share
3.18
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gamrahu list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
4
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
6

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gamrahu 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
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
14.04 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gamrahu include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
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 Gamrahu include self-help groups, 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.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gamrahu is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 8 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
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gamrahu show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 53.13 hectares and irrigated land is 14.04 hectares (26.4% 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
4.03
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.72 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
10.12 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
53.13
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
39.09 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
14.04

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gamrahu

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
1
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 summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 852216 Saharsa Mahishi Mahisi Mahishi Pathak Tola Mahishi, Saharsa, Bihar, 852216

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 Gamrahu village located?

Gamrahu is in Mahishi Block of Saharsa district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Gamrahu village in?

Gamrahu village is in Saharsa district.

Which state is Gamrahu village in?

Gamrahu village is in Bihar.

Which block is Gamrahu under?

Gamrahu comes under Mahishi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gamrahu?

The Census village code of Gamrahu is 226407.

Which Gram Panchayat is Gamrahu under?

Gamrahu is listed under SIRWAR BIRWAR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mahishi.

What is the population of Gamrahu village?

The village record lists 1,979 people and 349 households for Gamrahu.

How many households are in Gamrahu village?

The village record lists 349 households for Gamrahu.

What is the male and female population of Gamrahu?

The record lists 1,039 male residents and 940 female residents for Gamrahu.

What is the sex ratio of Gamrahu village?

The sex ratio of Gamrahu is 904.72 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gamrahu village?

The reported geographical area of Gamrahu is 68 hectares.

What is the population density of Gamrahu village?

The approximate population density of Gamrahu is 2,910.29 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gamrahu?

The nearest town listed for Gamrahu is Saharsa, about 24 km away.

How far is Gamrahu from the district headquarters?

Gamrahu is about 24 km from Saharsa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gamrahu from the sub-district headquarters?

Gamrahu is about 9 km from Mahishi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gamrahu?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Gamrahu.

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

For Gamrahu, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 53.13 hectares and irrigated land is 14.04 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gamrahu. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

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.