★ Revenue village · Imamganj block · Gaya ★

Bansi

Imamganj block
Pincode 824206
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Bansi is a revenue village in Imamganj block, Gaya district, Bihar. It had a population of 1,236 in 171 households (Census 2011).

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Census 2011 Snapshot

1,236 souls. 171 homes.

Imamganj block, Gaya district, Bihar.

1,236
Population
171
Households
54.6%
Literacy
890
Sex ratio
LGD 256090Source: Census 2011 + LGD
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  • Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹3,000Tekari APMC · 28 Oct 2026
  • Bottle gourd₹3,000Tekari APMC · 28 Oct 2026
  • Cauliflower₹5,000Tekari APMC · 28 Oct 2026
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Bansi is a village in Imamganj block, Gaya district, Bihar. At the 2011 Census it had 1,236 people in 171 households, with a literacy rate of 54.6%. It is administered by the Chhakar Bandha gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 824206.

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LGD village code256090
Census 2011 code256090
Gram panchayatChhakar Bandha · LGD 95608
Pincode824206
BlockImamganj · LGD 1501
DistrictGaya
StateBihar
Male / Female654 / 582 · Census 2011
Lok SabhaAurangabad · Abhay Kumar Sinha (RJD)
AssemblyImamganj · Deepa Kumari (HAM(S))

Gram panchayat

Bansi is in the Chhakar Bandha (छकरबंधा) gram panchayat.

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Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.

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Census 2011 · in context

How Bansi compares

By population, Bansi ranks #54 of 184 inhabited villages in Imamganj block.

Literacy rate%
54.6%
−5.0% vs Imamganj block average
Bansi
54.6%
Imamganj block
59.6%
Gaya district
61.0%
Sex ratio♀ per 1000 ♂
890
−55 vs Imamganj block average
Bansi
890
Imamganj block
945
Gaya district
943
Household sizepeople per home
7.2
+1.3 vs Imamganj block average
Bansi
7.2
Imamganj block
6.0
Gaya district
6.4

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.

What Bansi had in Census 2011

  • Primary school Available · 1 in the village
  • Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
  • Treated tap water Not available
  • All-weather road Available
  • Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
  • Power for homes Not available
  • Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
  • Mobile phone coverage Available

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Bansi at a glance

Bansi is a village of 1,236 people in 171 households (Census 2011) in Imamganj block, Gaya district, Bihar, the 54th of 184 inhabited villages in Imamganj block by population. Literacy is 54.6%, 5.0 points below the block figure of 59.6%, and the sex ratio is 890 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 824206; the LGD village code is 256090.

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Key facts — Bansi

LGD village code256090
Pincode824206
Population (Census 2011)1,236
Households171
Literacy54.6%
Sex ratio890 ♀/1000♂
Block / BlockImamganj
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Demographics — Census 2011

Population, education & work

India's last full Census was in 2011; these are its village-level counts (Primary Census Abstract). VoiceOfVillage shows official figures only — no projections.
Population
Population
1,236Census 2011
Male / female
654 / 582
Households
171
People per home
7.2
Education
Literacy rate
54.6%literates ÷ people aged 7+

Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.

Approximate location

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The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Bansi. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.

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Bansi · 24.4518° N, 84.5737° E

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Electoral profile

Lok SabhaAurangabad · Abhay Kumar Sinha (RJD), elected 2024
AssemblyImamganj (SC) · Deepa Kumari (HAM(S)), MLA since 2025

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Government jobs near Bansi

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Essential services & places near Bansi

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Banks, ATMs & post offices621 in Gaya district

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Hospitals & clinics502 in Gaya district

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Schools & anganwadis65 in Gaya district

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Colleges & universities37 in Gaya district

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Police & fire stations1 in Gaya district

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Government offices3 in Gaya district

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Temples44 in Gaya district

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Churches2 in Gaya district

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Mosques6 in Gaya district

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Other places of worship117 in Gaya district

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Transport43 in Gaya district

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Agriculture services7 in Gaya district

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Community places38 in Gaya district

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FAQ

People often ask about Bansi

  1. Where is Bansi located?

    Bansi is a village in Imamganj block of Gaya district, Bihar, India.

  2. Which district is Bansi in?

    Bansi is in Gaya district of Bihar.

  3. Which gram panchayat does Bansi belong to?

    Bansi comes under the Chhakar Bandha gram panchayat.

  4. What is the pincode of Bansi?

    The pincode of Bansi, Imamganj, Gaya is 824206.

  5. What is the population of Bansi?

    As per the 2011 Census, Bansi had a population of 1,236 (654 males and 582 females).

  6. How many households are there in Bansi?

    Bansi had 171 households at the 2011 Census.

  7. What is the literacy rate of Bansi?

    The literacy rate of Bansi was 54.6% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).

  8. What is the sex ratio of Bansi?

    Bansi had 890 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.

  9. Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bansi in?

    Bansi is in the Aurangabad Lok Sabha constituency.

  10. Who is the MP for Bansi?

    Abhay Kumar Sinha (Rashtriya Janata Dal) won the Aurangabad Lok Sabha seat, which includes Bansi, in 2024.

  11. Which assembly constituency is Bansi in?

    Bansi is in the Imamganj assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.

  12. Who is the MLA for Bansi?

    Deepa Kumari (Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular)) won the Imamganj assembly seat, which includes Bansi, in 2025.

  13. What is the LGD code of Bansi?

    The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bansi is 256090 and its Census 2011 village code is 256090.

  14. Which villages are near Bansi?

    Villages near Bansi include Imamganj (within ~8 km), Kaura (about 17 km), Kusiara (about 18 km), Dumaria (about 18 km), Adauria (about 18 km).

Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.

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  • Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
  • Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
  • Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
  • Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
  • Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
  • Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
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Climate & El Niño

Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory

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Long-term district average for October: 53.7 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)

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Mandi prices · Gaya

Latest reports from markets in Gaya district, within the last 14 days.

Latest reports up to 28 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.

CommodityMarketMinMaxModalDate
Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · BhindiTekari APMC3,0003,0003,00028 Oct 2026
Bottle gourd · Bottle GourdTekari APMC3,0003,0003,00028 Oct 2026
Cauliflower · CauliflowerTekari APMC5,0005,0005,00028 Oct 2026
Raddish · RaddishTekari APMC2,0002,0002,00028 Oct 2026
Pointed gourd(Parval) · Pointed gourd (Parval)Tekari APMC4,0004,0004,00027 Oct 2026
Tomato · DeshiTekari APMC3,0003,0003,00026 Oct 2026
Cucumbar(Kheera) · CucumbarGaya APMC4,2004,6004,40024 Oct 2026
Tomato · DeshiGaya APMC3,2003,6003,40024 Oct 2026

Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →

These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Bansi's shops.

Nearby villages
Imamganjwithin ~8 km
Kauraabout 17 km
Kusiaraabout 18 km
Dumariaabout 18 km
Adauriaabout 18 km
Guriaabout 19 km

Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).

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Helplines

Official services

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Schemes worth checking

  • PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

    Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.

  • Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.

  • PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.

  • Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority

    Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.

  • National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution

    Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.

  • National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.

  • PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment

    Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.

  • Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.

  • Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).

  • Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.

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