Where is Gangajal village located?
Gangajal is in Sonepur Block of Saran district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Gangajal Village
Gangajal is an inhabited village in Sonepur Block of Saran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 234558, the Census 2011 record lists 2,867 people in 530 households and the reported area is 523 hectares. The local references include Gangajal Gram Panchayat, Sonepur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sonepur at about 2 km.
Village Code234558
Population2,867
Households530
Area523 hectares
Nearest TownSonepur
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Gangajal
- Census Village Code
- 234558
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Saran
- District Census Code
- 219
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Sonepur
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01267
- CD Block
- Sonepur
- Gram Panchayat
- Gangajal
- Households
- 530
- Population
- 2,867
- Male Population
- 1,487
- Female Population
- 1,380
- Sex Ratio
- 928.04
- Area
- 523 hectares
- Area
- 5.23 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Sonepur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 2 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Gangajal at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,867 people, 523 hectares of reported area and Sonepur as the nearest town reference for Gangajal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Gangajal falls under Sonepur Block in Saran district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 234558.
- The record lists 2,867 people living in 530 households.
- The reported village area is 523 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Sonepur.
- 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
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density548.18 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.41 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share4.81%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share71%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Gangajal in the official administrative record. Census village code 234558, Gangajal Gram Panchayat and Sonepur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 219
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01267
- Village Census Code
- 234558
- CD Block Code
- 0255
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0016
- CD Block Name
- Sonepur
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Gangajal
Location and Distance
Sonepur is the nearest town listed for Gangajal, about 2 km away. Chhapra 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
- Sonepur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 11 km
- District Headquarter
- Chhapra
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 43 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Sonepur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 2 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Sonepur
- Distance within State/UT
- 2 km
- Nearest Town
- Sonepur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 2 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 523 hectares
- Area
- 5.23 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,867 people in 530 households, with 1,487 male residents and 1,380 female residents. The average household size is 5.41, and SC share is 4.81% and ST share is 0% for Gangajal. Population density works out to about 548.18 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 530
- Total Population
- 2,867
- Male Population
- 1,487
- Female Population
- 1,380
- Sex Ratio
- 928.04
- Average Household Size
- 5.41
- SC Population
- 138
- SC Male Population
- 74
- SC Female Population
- 64
- SC Population Share
- 4.81
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Gangajal list 2 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gangajal include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 50 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 200 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Gangajal include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- 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 Gangajal include 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.
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- 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 Gangajal is reported as 2 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
- 2 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Gangajal show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 310 hectares and irrigated land is 220 hectares (71% 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
- 30.0
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 50 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 20 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 25 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 18 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 20 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 310.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 90 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 220.0
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 20 hectares
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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gangajal
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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- 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
- 23
- Banks in Matched Records
- 10
- Matched PINs
- 4
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 18 | 78% |
| CRM | 5 | 22% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 10 | 43% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 2 | 8.7% |
| Central Bank of India | 2 | 8.7% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 2 | 8.7% |
| Punjab National Bank | 2 | 8.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 841101 | Saran | Sonepur | Sonepur (Np) | Dist Saran, 841101 Sonpur Gola Bazar, Ward No 01, Khata No 65, Khesra No 633, 634, Po+ps Sonepur, Saran, Bihar, 841101 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 481101 | Saran | Sonepur | Dudhaila | Saran P. O. Sonepur-481101, Golabazar, Chapra Tehsil, Saran, Bihar, 481101 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 841101 | Saran | Sonepur | Sonepur (Np) | Sonepur First Floor, Sri Ram Janki Market, Near Shiv Sonepur, Saran, Bihar, 841101 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | ATM | 841101 | Saran | Sonepur | Sonepur (Np) | Sonepur, Dist. - Saran, Bihar Dudhaila Gachhi, Goutam Chowk, Gola Bazar, Saran, Bihar, 841101 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 841101 | Saran | Sonepur | Sonepur (Np) | Near Registry Bazaar, Sonepur, Dist. Saran, Bihar - 841101. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. and 1st Floor, Razabazar, Saran, Bihar, 8… |
| Idbi Bank Limited | ATM | 841101 | Saran | Sonepur | Sonepur (Np) | Main Road at Gola Bazar, Idbi Bank Ltd, Yadu Palace, Saran, Bihar, 841101 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 841101 | Saran | Sonepur | Sonepur (Np) | Sonepur, Distt.- Saran - 841101 Drm Office, Saran, Bihar, 841101 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 841101 | Saran | Sonepur | Pahleza | Pahleja at and Post Pahleja-841101, Chapra Tehsil, Saran, Bihar, 841101 |
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 Gangajal village in?
Gangajal village is in Saran district.
Which state is Gangajal village in?
Gangajal village is in Bihar.
Which block is Gangajal under?
Gangajal comes under Sonepur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Gangajal?
The Census village code of Gangajal is 234558.
Which Gram Panchayat is Gangajal under?
Gangajal is listed under GANGAJAL Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sonepur.
What is the population of Gangajal village?
The village record lists 2,867 people and 530 households for Gangajal.
How many households are in Gangajal village?
The village record lists 530 households for Gangajal.
What is the male and female population of Gangajal?
The record lists 1,487 male residents and 1,380 female residents for Gangajal.
What is the sex ratio of Gangajal village?
The sex ratio of Gangajal is 928.04 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Gangajal village?
The reported geographical area of Gangajal is 523 hectares.
What is the population density of Gangajal village?
The approximate population density of Gangajal is 548.18 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Gangajal?
The nearest town listed for Gangajal is Sonepur, about 2 km away.
How far is Gangajal from the district headquarters?
Gangajal is about 43 km from Chhapra, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Gangajal from the sub-district headquarters?
Gangajal is about 11 km from Sonepur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Gangajal?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools for Gangajal.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Gangajal?
For Gangajal, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 310 hectares and irrigated land is 220 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gangajal?
The page shows 23 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gangajal. These records include 10 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.