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★ District of Bihar ★

Gaya

गया
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Area · — km²
Population · 43,91,418
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Gaya — district of Bihar

Gaya is a district in Bihar. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Gaya

Bodh Gaya — Buddha's enlightenment site (UNESCO).

District HQ
Gaya

Must-visit places in Gaya

temple

Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya

Where the Buddha attained enlightenment — UNESCO.

  • temple
    Vishnupad Temple

    Mokshasthal — Hindu pinda-daan ceremonies on the Phalgu.

  • park
    Dungeshwari Caves

    Pre-enlightenment ascetic caves of the Buddha.

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Then & Now

Gaya district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
38,09,817
Census 2011 baseline
+24.4%
Population · 2026
47,39,702
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
5,98,783
Census 2011 baseline
+14.7%
Households · 2026
6,86,990
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 3,038 villages

Gaya district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
19,60,592Census 2011
Female population
18,49,225Census 2011
Sex ratio
943 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
5,98,783Census 2011
SC population
12,64,597Census 2011
ST population
2,434Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
47,39,702+24.4%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
6,86,990RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
14,83,785Census 2011
Cultivators
2,64,928Census 2011
Agri labourers
4,02,175Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
37,22,797 / 44,92,01083% complete
SBM-G toilets
3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Gaya district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
33 of 3,038 villages have notable places mapped · 1%
  • Temple· 39
  • PHC· 11
  • Hospital· 5
  • School· 4
  • College· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Gaya district.

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All 24 mandals of Gaya

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3038 villages · 320 GPs
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Quick answers

People often ask about Gaya

How many mandals and villages are in Gaya district?

Gaya district has 24 mandals and 3,038 revenue villages across 320 gram panchayats in Bihar.

Where is the headquarters of Gaya district?

The district headquarters of Gaya is —.

What is the pincode of Gaya district?

Gaya district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Gaya may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Gaya fall under?

Gaya district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Gaya district?

Gaya district had a population of 43,91,418 per the 2011 Census, across 3,038 villages.

When was Gaya district formed?

Gaya district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Gaya district?

Major rivers in Gaya district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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