Where is Gahora village located?
Gahora is in Pipra Sub-district of Palamu district in Jharkhand, India.
Indian Village Directory
Gahora Village
Gahora is an inhabited village in Pipra Sub-district of Palamu district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 365410, the Census 2011 record lists 1,281 people in 235 households and the reported area is 165 hectares. The local references include Babhandih Gram Panchayat, Pipra CD Block and the nearest town reference is Aurangabad (Bihar) at about 29 km.
Village Code365410
Population1,281
Households235
Area165 hectares
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Gahora
- Census Village Code
- 365410
- State
- Jharkhand
- State Census Code
- 20
- District
- Palamu
- District Census Code
- 358
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Pipra
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02619
- CD Block
- Pipra
- Gram Panchayat
- Babhandih
- Households
- 235
- Population
- 1,281
- Male Population
- 667
- Female Population
- 614
- Sex Ratio
- 920.54
- Area
- 165 hectares
- Area
- 1.65 sq km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 824119
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Gahora at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,281 people, 165 hectares of reported area and Aurangabad (Bihar) as the nearest town reference for Gahora, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Gahora falls under Pipra Sub-district in Palamu district, Jharkhand.
- The Census village code is 365410.
- The record lists 1,281 people living in 235 households.
- The reported village area is 165 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Aurangabad (Bihar).
- 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
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density776.36 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.45 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share43.64%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.08%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share14%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Gahora in the official administrative record. Census village code 365410, Babhandih Gram Panchayat and Pipra CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 20
- District Census Code
- 358
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02619
- Village Census Code
- 365410
- CD Block Code
- 0125
- CD Block Name
- Pipra
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Babhandih
Location and Distance
Aurangabad (Bihar) is the nearest town listed for Gahora, about 29 km away. Medininagar (Daltonganj) is listed as the district headquarters at about 65 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Pipra
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 3 km
- District Headquarter
- Medininagar (Daltonganj)
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 65 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Aurangabad (Bihar)
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 29 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Jharkhand
- Total Geographical Area
- 165 hectares
- Area
- 1.65 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,281 people in 235 households, with 667 male residents and 614 female residents. The average household size is 5.45, and SC share is 43.64% and ST share is 0.08% for Gahora. Population density works out to about 776.36 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 235
- Total Population
- 1,281
- Male Population
- 667
- Female Population
- 614
- Sex Ratio
- 920.54
- Average Household Size
- 5.45
- SC Population
- 559
- SC Male Population
- 281
- SC Female Population
- 278
- SC Population Share
- 43.64
- ST Population
- 1
- ST Female Population
- 1
- ST Population Share
- 0.08
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Gahora 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.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- 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 Gahora 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
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 22.84 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Gahora 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
- Animal Cart
- Available
- National Highway
- Available
- State Highway
- 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 Gahora 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
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Gahora is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 2 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
- 2 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Gahora show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Gur, net sown area is 163.3 hectares and irrigated land is 22.84 hectares (14% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Rice
- Manufacturers Commodities First
- Gur
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 1.7
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 163.3
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 22.84
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Gahora village in?
Gahora village is in Palamu district.
Which state is Gahora village in?
Gahora village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Gahora under?
Gahora comes under Pipra Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Gahora?
The Census village code of Gahora is 365410.
Which Gram Panchayat is Gahora under?
Gahora is listed under BABHANDIH Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pipra.
What is the population of Gahora village?
The village record lists 1,281 people and 235 households for Gahora.
How many households are in Gahora village?
The village record lists 235 households for Gahora.
What is the male and female population of Gahora?
The record lists 667 male residents and 614 female residents for Gahora.
What is the sex ratio of Gahora village?
The sex ratio of Gahora is 920.54 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Gahora village?
The reported geographical area of Gahora is 165 hectares.
What is the population density of Gahora village?
The approximate population density of Gahora is 776.36 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Gahora?
The nearest town listed for Gahora is Aurangabad (Bihar), about 29 km away.
How far is Gahora from the district headquarters?
Gahora is about 65 km from Medininagar (Daltonganj), the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Gahora from the sub-district headquarters?
Gahora is about 3 km from Pipra, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Gahora?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Gahora.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Gahora?
For Gahora, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Gur, net sown area is 163.3 hectares and irrigated land is 22.84 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Gahora.