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Gaya, a city in Gaya district in Bihar, had 4,74,093 residents at the 2011 Census.
Gaya: Census and Facts
District: Gaya district. Population (2011 Census): 4,74,093. Literacy: 85.74%. Area: about 90.17 sq km. Elevation: about 111 m.
Businesses and Economy in Gaya
Gaya is the second-largest contributor to Bihar's economy after Patna. Rice, wheat, potatoes and lentils are the main crops, and household industries make incense sticks, tilkut and lai sweets, stonework, and woven textiles.
History of Gaya
Gaya is named after the demon Gayasura. According to the Vayu Purana, his body became holy after severe penance and blessings from Vishnu.
Geography and Climate of Gaya
Gaya is surrounded by hills on three sides and a river on the fourth, with relatively high temperatures and rainfall spread across the year.
Education in Gaya
Gaya's institutions of higher education include the Central University of South Bihar, IIM Bodh Gaya, Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College and Magadh University.
Popular Places in and Around Gaya
Near Gaya, documented places include Mangla Gauri Temple (Hindu Temple, about 3 km away), Chatta Masjid (congregational mosque, about 5 km away), Sujata Stupa (Buddhist stupa, about 6 km away), Mahabodhi Temple (Buddhist temple, about 6 km away) and Archaeological Museum of Bodhgaya (archaeology museum, about 7 km away).
Hospitals, Clinics and Healthcare in Gaya
Places listed in OpenStreetMap within about 3.5 km of the centre, with counts in brackets. Hospitals (1).
Schools, Colleges and Libraries in Gaya
Schools (6): Param Gyan Niketan; ITI College; Sujata Academy. Colleges and universities (1): Gaya College.
Banks, Markets and Shopping in Gaya
Banks (1): Bank of India.
Temples, Landmarks and Parks in Gaya
Places of worship (16): Rishu Home; Shri Vishnupad Temple; Uruvela Forest Meditation Vihara; Prak Bodhi Temple; Hanuman; Shiv Mandir. Attractions and museums (1): Maa Mangla Gauri Temple.
Offices, Workshops and Business Services in Gaya
Company and IT offices (1): Rahul kumar.
Railway, Bus and Fuel Stations in Gaya
Bus stations (1): Sikaria Mod Bus Stand. Fuel stations (1).
PIN Codes and Getting to Gaya
Post offices and PIN codes in Gaya: Gaya 823001, Gaya D.B 823001, Gaya Jail 823001, Gaya R.S 823002, Gayani Bigha 804424 and Gayaspur 841210.
Cities Close to Gaya
Other cities we serve near Gaya are Patna (about 95 km).
Sources: Wikipedia, Wikidata, Census of India 2011 and India Post and OpenStreetMap, checked 14 October 2026.
Industries we work with in Gaya
- Pilgrimage & Tourism
- Education
- Retail
- Healthcare