Ghasia Village
Ghasia is a revenue village in Dhuraiya block, Banka district, Bihar. It had a population of 6,290 in 1,146 households (Census 2011).
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6,290 souls. 1,146 homes.
Dhuraiya block, Banka district, Bihar.
Ghasia today
- Onion₹5,500Barahat APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Potato₹1,400Barahat APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Brinjal₹5,400Barahat APMC · 12 Nov 2026
Happy Chhath Puja 2026 to every family of Ghasia (घसिया), Dhuraiya block, Banka!
Chhath Puja 2026 in Ghasia
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Ghasia at a glance
Ghasia is one of the larger villages of Dhuraiya block — 2nd of 181 by population, with 6,290 people in 1,146 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 55.4%, below Banka district's 57.6% (Dhuraiya block: 58.2%), while the sex ratio was 975 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 908. Its PIN code is 813205. The village covers 416 hectares — about 4.2 km², or roughly 1,512 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Dhauraiya assembly constituency and the Banka Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Dhuraiya Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 2 self-help groups with 39 members (2024-25) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Parts of Ghasia fall under these panchayats:
- Gachiya Basbitta (गचिया बसबिट्टा)
- Ghasiya (घसिया)
Other villages in Gachiya Basbitta, Ghasiya
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Ghasia compares
By population, Ghasia ranks #2 of 181 inhabited villages in Dhuraiya block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Ghasia ranks
| Ranked by | Ghasia | In Banka district | In Bihar | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 6,290 | 28 of 1,702 | 2,886 of 39,073above 93% | 644 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 1,146 | 33 of 1,702 | 3,009 of 39,073above 92% | 118 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 55.4% | 860 of 1,702 | 26,202 of 39,071 (tied)above 33% | 55.6% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 975 per 1,000 males | 302 of 1,701 (tied) | 7,719 of 39,052 (tied)above 80% | 907 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 5.49 per household | 701 of 1,702 (tied) | 21,826 of 39,073 (tied)above 44% | 5.34 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 1,512.0 per km² | 269 of 1,695 (tied) | 11,080 of 38,451 (tied)above 71% | 661.9 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 28.1% | 1,378 of 1,702 (tied) | 27,147 of 39,073 (tied)above 30% | 38.9% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Ghasia
In Banka district
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- KurmaDhuraiya, Banka5,490 people · 50.4% literate · 939 per 1,000 · 5.77 per householdCompare →
- SiljoriChanan, Banka3,619 people · 55.5% literate · 966 per 1,000 · 5.37 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Bihar
- UsriManpur, Gaya6,147 people · 54.0% literate · 969 per 1,000 · 5.34 per householdCompare →
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What Ghasia had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Available
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 813205
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Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Bihar's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+27.1%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 6,290Census 2011
- Male / female
- 3,185 / 3,105
- Households
- 1,146
- People per home
- 5.5
- Literacy rate
- 55.4%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 1,769
- Work participation
- 28.1%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Ghasia on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Ghasia. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Ghasia · 24.7553° N, 86.6522° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 92% of the 13 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Bihar Assembly 2025 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Ghasia
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
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No health facility within 25 km in our places data yet — not reported.
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Essential services & places near Ghasia
Ghasia isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Dhuraiya block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices336 in Banka district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Hospitals & clinics193 in Banka district
Primary / community health centre
Ahiro
Primary / community health centre
Batsar
Primary / community health centre
Bishanpur
Schools & anganwadis1 in Banka district
Colleges & universities2 in Banka district
Government offices3 in Banka district
Temples1 in Banka district
Transport17 in Banka district
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People often ask about Ghasia
Where is Ghasia located?
Ghasia is a village in Dhuraiya block of Banka district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Ghasia in?
Ghasia is in Banka district of Bihar.
How is Ghasia written in the local script?
Ghasia is written घसिया.
What is the pincode of Ghasia?
The pincode of Ghasia, Dhuraiya, Banka is 813205.
What is the population of Ghasia?
As per the 2011 Census, Ghasia had a population of 6,290 (3,185 males and 3,105 females).
How many households are there in Ghasia?
Ghasia had 1,146 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Ghasia?
Ghasia covers about 416 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Ghasia?
The literacy rate of Ghasia was 55.4% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Ghasia?
Ghasia had 975 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ghasia in?
Ghasia is in the Banka Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Ghasia?
Giridhari Yadav (Janata Dal (United)) won the Banka Lok Sabha seat, which includes Ghasia, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Ghasia in?
Ghasia is in the Dhauraiya assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Ghasia?
Manish Kumar (Janata Dal (United)) won the Dhauraiya assembly seat, which includes Ghasia, in 2025.
Which development block is Ghasia in?
Ghasia is in the Dhuraiya development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Ghasia?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Ghasia is 241111 and its Census 2011 village code is 241111.
Which villages are near Ghasia?
Villages near Ghasia include Katoria (within ~8 km).
What is the population of Ghasia in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Ghasia's Census 2011 population of 6,290 by Bihar's official RGI projection (+27.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 7,990 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Ghasia?
The sarpanch of Ghasia has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
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.
- 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
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Each opens a page of the nearest places from our directory (OpenStreetMap, RBI, India Post), with straight-line distances.
Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for November: 5.7 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Banka district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onion · Medium | Barahat APMC | 5,000 | 6,000 | 5,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Potato · Potato | Barahat APMC | 1,200 | 1,600 | 1,400 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Arkasheela Mattigulla | Barahat APMC | 5,200 | 5,600 | 5,400 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Arkasheela Mattigulla | Amarpur APMC | 5,000 | 6,000 | 5,500 | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Onion · 1st Sort | Amarpur APMC | 5,500 | 7,000 | 6,000 | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Potato · Jyoti | Amarpur APMC | 1,500 | 2,000 | 1,800 | 3 Nov 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 Ghasia's shops. Best mandi price near Ghasia →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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