Indian Village Directory

Shoirgaon Village

Shoirgaon is an inhabited village in Kursakatta Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 221881, the Census 2011 record lists 4,290 people in 878 households and the reported area is 528 hectares. The local references include Shoirgaon Gram Panchayat, Kursakatta CD Block and the nearest town reference is Forbesganj at about 10 km.

In short:

Shoirgaon is a village in Kursakatta Block, Araria district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 221881 and 4,290 people in 878 households.

Village Code221881
Population4,290
Households878
Area528 hectares
Nearest TownForbesganj

Detailed village profile

Shoirgaon at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 4,290 people, 528 hectares of reported area and Forbesganj as the nearest town reference for Shoirgaon, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Araria
Block Kursakatta
CD Block Kursakatta
Gram Panchayat Shoirgaon
  • Shoirgaon falls under Kursakatta Block in Araria district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 221881.
  • The record lists 4,290 people living in 878 households.
  • The reported village area is 528 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Forbesganj.
  • 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Shoirgaon
Census Village Code
221881
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Araria
District Census Code
209
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kursakatta
Sub-district Census Code
01117
CD Block
Kursakatta
Gram Panchayat
Shoirgaon
Households
878
Population
4,290
Male Population
2,293
Female Population
1,997
Sex Ratio
870.91
Area
528 hectares
Area
5.28 sq km
Nearest Town
Forbesganj
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
854332
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 812.5 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.89 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 16.83% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 70.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shoirgaon in the official administrative record. Census village code 221881, Shoirgaon Gram Panchayat and Kursakatta CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
209
Sub-district Census Code
01117
Village Census Code
221881
CD Block Code
0105
Gram Panchayat Code
0013
CD Block Name
Kursakatta
Gram Panchayat Name
Shoirgaon

Location and Distance

Forbesganj is the nearest town listed for Shoirgaon, about 10 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kursakatta
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Araria
Distance from District Headquarter
35 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Forbesganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Forbesganj
Distance within State/UT
10 km
Nearest Town
Forbesganj
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
528 hectares
Area
5.28 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 4,290 people in 878 households, with 2,293 male residents and 1,997 female residents. The average household size is 4.89, and SC share is 16.83% and ST share is 0% for Shoirgaon. Population density works out to about 812.5 people per sq km.

Total Households
878
Total Population
4,290
Male Population
2,293
Female Population
1,997
Sex Ratio
870.91
Average Household Size
4.89
SC Population
722
SC Male Population
396
SC Female Population
326
SC Population Share
16.83
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Shoirgaon list 4 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
4
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Shoirgaon. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shoirgaon include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
40 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Shoirgaon include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
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 Shoirgaon include 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.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shoirgaon show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 340 hectares and irrigated land is 240 hectares (70.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
185.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
340.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
100 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
240.0
Canals Area In Hectares
70 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
130 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Shoirgaon

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Central Bank of India 1 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Central Bank of India ATM 854332 Araria Palasi Gopalnagar Palasi at and Post Palasi, Arania Tehsil, Araria, Bihar, 854332

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Shoirgaon village located?

Shoirgaon is in Kursakatta Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Shoirgaon village in?

Shoirgaon village is in Araria district.

Which state is Shoirgaon village in?

Shoirgaon village is in Bihar.

Which block is Shoirgaon under?

Shoirgaon comes under Kursakatta Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Shoirgaon?

The Census village code of Shoirgaon is 221881.

Which Gram Panchayat is Shoirgaon under?

Shoirgaon is listed under Shoirgaon Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kursakatta.

What is the population of Shoirgaon village?

The village record lists 4,290 people and 878 households for Shoirgaon.

How many households are in Shoirgaon village?

The village record lists 878 households for Shoirgaon.

What is the male and female population of Shoirgaon?

The record lists 2,293 male residents and 1,997 female residents for Shoirgaon.

What is the sex ratio of Shoirgaon village?

The sex ratio of Shoirgaon is 870.91 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shoirgaon village?

The reported geographical area of Shoirgaon is 528 hectares.

What is the population density of Shoirgaon village?

The approximate population density of Shoirgaon is 812.5 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shoirgaon?

The nearest town listed for Shoirgaon is Forbesganj, about 10 km away.

How far is Shoirgaon from the district headquarters?

Shoirgaon is about 35 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shoirgaon from the sub-district headquarters?

Shoirgaon is about 18 km from Kursakatta, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Shoirgaon?

The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Shoirgaon.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Shoirgaon?

For Shoirgaon, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 340 hectares and irrigated land is 240 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Shoirgaon?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shoirgaon. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.