Indian Village Directory

Gandar Village

Gandar is an inhabited village in Taraiya Block of Saran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 232977, the Census 2011 record lists 1,339 people in 184 households and the reported area is 83 hectares. The local references include Taraiya Gram Panchayat, Taraiya CD Block and the nearest town reference is Marhaura at about 13 km.

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Quick answer: Gandar is a village in Taraiya Block, Saran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 232977 and 1,339 people in 184 households.
Village Code232977
Population1,339
Households184
Area83 hectares
Nearest TownMarhaura

Key Village Facts

Village
Gandar
Census Village Code
232977
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Saran
District Census Code
219
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Taraiya
Sub-district Census Code
01250
CD Block
Taraiya
Gram Panchayat
Taraiya
Households
184
Population
1,339
Male Population
685
Female Population
654
Sex Ratio
954.74
Area
83 hectares
Area
0.83 sq km
Nearest Town
Marhaura
Nearest Town Distance
13 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Gandar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,339 people, 83 hectares of reported area and Marhaura as the nearest town reference for Gandar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictSaran
BlockTaraiya
CD BlockTaraiya
Gram PanchayatTaraiya
  • Gandar falls under Taraiya Block in Saran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 232977.
  • The record lists 1,339 people living in 184 households.
  • The reported village area is 83 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Marhaura.
  • 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 Density1,613.25 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size7.28 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share26.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gandar in the official administrative record. Census village code 232977, Taraiya Gram Panchayat and Taraiya CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
219
Sub-district Census Code
01250
Village Census Code
232977
CD Block Code
0238
Gram Panchayat Code
0005
CD Block Name
Taraiya
Gram Panchayat Name
Taraiya

Location and Distance

Marhaura is the nearest town listed for Gandar, about 13 km away. Chhapra is listed as the district headquarters at about 42 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Taraiya
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Chhapra
Distance from District Headquarter
42 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Marhaura
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
13 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Marhaura
Distance within State/UT
13 km
Nearest Town
Marhaura
Distance from Nearest Town
13 km
Total Geographical Area
83 hectares
Area
0.83 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,339 people in 184 households, with 685 male residents and 654 female residents. The average household size is 7.28, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Gandar. Population density works out to about 1,613.25 people per sq km.

Total Households
184
Total Population
1,339
Male Population
685
Female Population
654
Sex Ratio
954.74
Average Household Size
7.28
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gandar list 1 government primary school, 2 private primary schools 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
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gandar include hand pump water and river or canal 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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gandar 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 Gandar 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.

ATM
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gandar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 68.48 hectares and irrigated land is 17.89 hectares (26.1% 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
8.45
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
6.07 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
68.48
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
50.59 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
17.89
Canals Area In Hectares
17.89 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 Gandar

The village source reports ATM availability in the village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below add local banking service context.

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
Available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Inside village
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
5
Banks in Matched Records
2
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 5 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 4 80%
Canara Bank 1 20%

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 841424 Saran Taraiya Madhopur At: Madhopur Usri Bazar Madhopur, Saran, Bihar, 841424
State Bank of India ATM 841224 Saran Taraiya Taraia Pachraur Bazar Beside Bandhan Bank Pachraur Bazar Beside Bandhan Bank, Saran, Bihar, 841224
State Bank of India ATM 841424 Saran Taraiya Taraia Near Sbi Main Road Taraiya Near Sbi Main Road Taraiya, Saran, Bihar, 841424
State Bank of India ATM 841424 Saran Taraiya Pokhrera At +po Pokhraira, Ps-Taraiya at +po Pokhraira, Ps-Taraiya, Saran, Bihar, 841424
State Bank of India ATM 841424 Saran Taraiya Taraia Near Bazar Taraiya Near Bazar Taraiya, Saran, Bihar, 841424

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 Gandar village located?

Gandar is in Taraiya Block of Saran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Gandar village in?

Gandar village is in Saran district.

Which state is Gandar village in?

Gandar village is in Bihar.

Which block is Gandar under?

Gandar comes under Taraiya Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gandar?

The Census village code of Gandar is 232977.

Which Gram Panchayat is Gandar under?

Gandar is listed under Taraiya Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Taraiya.

What is the population of Gandar village?

The village record lists 1,339 people and 184 households for Gandar.

How many households are in Gandar village?

The village record lists 184 households for Gandar.

What is the male and female population of Gandar?

The record lists 685 male residents and 654 female residents for Gandar.

What is the sex ratio of Gandar village?

The sex ratio of Gandar is 954.74 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gandar village?

The reported geographical area of Gandar is 83 hectares.

What is the population density of Gandar village?

The approximate population density of Gandar is 1,613.25 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gandar?

The nearest town listed for Gandar is Marhaura, about 13 km away.

How far is Gandar from the district headquarters?

Gandar is about 42 km from Chhapra, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gandar from the sub-district headquarters?

Gandar is about 3 km from Taraiya, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gandar?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 2 private primary schools and 1 government middle school for Gandar.

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

For Gandar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 68.48 hectares and irrigated land is 17.89 hectares.

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

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gandar. These records include 2 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.