Indian Village Directory

Gaurgara Village

Gaurgara is an inhabited village in Ranka Sub-district of Garhwa district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 347902, the Census 2011 record lists 1,122 people in 254 households and the reported area is 296 hectares. The local references include Bahahara Gram Panchayat, Ranka CD Block and the nearest town reference is Garhwa at about 35 km.

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Quick answer: Gaurgara is a village in Ranka Sub-district, Garhwa district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 347902 and 1,122 people in 254 households.
Village Code347902
Population1,122
Households254
Area296 hectares
Nearest TownGarhwa

Key Village Facts

Village
Gaurgara
Census Village Code
347902
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Garhwa
District Census Code
346
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ranka
Sub-district Census Code
02511
CD Block
Ranka
Gram Panchayat
Bahahara
Households
254
Population
1,122
Male Population
566
Female Population
556
Sex Ratio
982.33
Area
296 hectares
Area
2.96 sq km
Nearest Town
Garhwa
Nearest Town Distance
35 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
822125
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Gaurgara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,122 people, 296 hectares of reported area and Garhwa as the nearest town reference for Gaurgara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictGarhwa
Sub-districtRanka
CD BlockRanka
Gram PanchayatBAHAHARA
  • Gaurgara falls under Ranka Sub-district in Garhwa district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 347902.
  • The record lists 1,122 people living in 254 households.
  • The reported village area is 296 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Garhwa.
  • 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density379.05 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.42 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share25.94%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share1.87%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share1.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gaurgara in the official administrative record. Census village code 347902, Bahahara Gram Panchayat and Ranka CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
346
Sub-district Census Code
02511
Village Census Code
347902
CD Block Code
0017
Gram Panchayat Code
0076
CD Block Name
Ranka
Gram Panchayat Name
Bahahara

Location and Distance

Garhwa is the nearest town listed for Gaurgara, about 35 km away. Garhwa is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gaurgara
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
13 km
District Headquarter
Garhwa
Distance from District Headquarter
35 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Garhwa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
35 km
Nearest Town
Garhwa
Distance from Nearest Town
35 km
Total Geographical Area
296 hectares
Area
2.96 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,122 people in 254 households, with 566 male residents and 556 female residents. The average household size is 4.42, and SC share is 25.94% and ST share is 1.87% for Gaurgara. Population density works out to about 379.05 people per sq km.

Total Households
254
Total Population
1,122
Male Population
566
Female Population
556
Sex Ratio
982.33
Average Household Size
4.42
SC Population
291
SC Male Population
146
SC Female Population
145
SC Population Share
25.94
ST Population
21
ST Male Population
11
ST Female Population
10
ST Population Share
1.87
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gaurgara 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gaurgara include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
9.56 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
2.07 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gaurgara include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
State Highway
Available
Major 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 Gaurgara 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
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gaurgara is reported as 4 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
4 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 Gaurgara show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 178.62 hectares and irrigated land is 2.79 hectares (1.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
4.92 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
33.85
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2.12 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
2.28 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
10.13 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
51.1 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3.42 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
178.62
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
175.83 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
2.79
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
0.72 hectares

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gaurgara

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
2
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 100%

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 822125 Garhwa Garhwa Ranka Garhwa Ranka, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822125

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 Gaurgara village located?

Gaurgara is in Ranka Sub-district of Garhwa district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Gaurgara village in?

Gaurgara village is in Garhwa district.

Which state is Gaurgara village in?

Gaurgara village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Gaurgara under?

Gaurgara comes under Ranka Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gaurgara?

The Census village code of Gaurgara is 347902.

Which Gram Panchayat is Gaurgara under?

Gaurgara is listed under BAHAHARA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Ranka.

What is the population of Gaurgara village?

The village record lists 1,122 people and 254 households for Gaurgara.

How many households are in Gaurgara village?

The village record lists 254 households for Gaurgara.

What is the male and female population of Gaurgara?

The record lists 566 male residents and 556 female residents for Gaurgara.

What is the sex ratio of Gaurgara village?

The sex ratio of Gaurgara is 982.33 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gaurgara village?

The reported geographical area of Gaurgara is 296 hectares.

What is the population density of Gaurgara village?

The approximate population density of Gaurgara is 379.05 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gaurgara?

The nearest town listed for Gaurgara is Garhwa, about 35 km away.

How far is Gaurgara from the district headquarters?

Gaurgara is about 35 km from Garhwa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gaurgara from the sub-district headquarters?

Gaurgara is listed about 13 km from its sub-district headquarters in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gaurgara?

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

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

For Gaurgara, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 178.62 hectares and irrigated land is 2.79 hectares.

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

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