Where is Musanda village located?
Musanda is in Sikti Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Musanda Village
Musanda is an inhabited village in Sikti Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 221968, the Census 2011 record lists 4,228 people in 824 households and the reported area is 557 hectares. The local references include Bhirbhiri Gram Panchayat, Sikti CD Block and the nearest town reference is Araria at about 45 km.
Village Code221968
Population4,228
Households824
Area557 hectares
Nearest TownAraria
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Musanda
- Census Village Code
- 221968
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Araria
- District Census Code
- 209
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Sikti
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01118
- CD Block
- Sikti
- Gram Panchayat
- Bhirbhiri
- Households
- 824
- Population
- 4,228
- Male Population
- 2,202
- Female Population
- 2,026
- Sex Ratio
- 920.07
- Area
- 557 hectares
- Area
- 5.57 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Araria
- Nearest Town Distance
- 45 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Musanda at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 4,228 people, 557 hectares of reported area and Araria as the nearest town reference for Musanda, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Musanda falls under Sikti Block in Araria district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 221968.
- The record lists 4,228 people living in 824 households.
- The reported village area is 557 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Araria.
- 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
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density759.07 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.13 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share22.3%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.05%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share51.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Musanda in the official administrative record. Census village code 221968, Bhirbhiri Gram Panchayat and Sikti CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 209
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01118
- Village Census Code
- 221968
- CD Block Code
- 0106
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0006
- CD Block Name
- Sikti
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Bhirbhiri
Location and Distance
Araria is the nearest town listed for Musanda, about 45 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Sikti
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 8 km
- District Headquarter
- Araria
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 45 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Araria
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 45 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Araria
- Distance within State/UT
- 45 km
- Nearest Town
- Araria
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 45 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 557 hectares
- Area
- 5.57 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 4,228 people in 824 households, with 2,202 male residents and 2,026 female residents. The average household size is 5.13, and SC share is 22.3% and ST share is 0.05% for Musanda. Population density works out to about 759.07 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 824
- Total Population
- 4,228
- Male Population
- 2,202
- Female Population
- 2,026
- Sex Ratio
- 920.07
- Average Household Size
- 5.13
- SC Population
- 943
- SC Male Population
- 510
- SC Female Population
- 433
- SC Population Share
- 22.3
- ST Population
- 2
- ST Male Population
- 2
- ST Population Share
- 0.05
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Musanda list 2 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
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Musanda include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole 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
- 21 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 200 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Musanda include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Musanda include cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Cooperative Bank
- Available
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Musanda show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 389.36 hectares and irrigated land is 200 hectares (51.4% 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
- 48.16
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 31.19 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 25 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 21 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 1.29 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 20 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 389.36
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 189.36 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 200.0
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Musanda village in?
Musanda village is in Araria district.
Which state is Musanda village in?
Musanda village is in Bihar.
Which block is Musanda under?
Musanda comes under Sikti Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Musanda?
The Census village code of Musanda is 221968.
Which Gram Panchayat is Musanda under?
Musanda is listed under Bhirbhiri Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sikti.
What is the population of Musanda village?
The village record lists 4,228 people and 824 households for Musanda.
How many households are in Musanda village?
The village record lists 824 households for Musanda.
What is the male and female population of Musanda?
The record lists 2,202 male residents and 2,026 female residents for Musanda.
What is the sex ratio of Musanda village?
The sex ratio of Musanda is 920.07 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Musanda village?
The reported geographical area of Musanda is 557 hectares.
What is the population density of Musanda village?
The approximate population density of Musanda is 759.07 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Musanda?
The nearest town listed for Musanda is Araria, about 45 km away.
How far is Musanda from the district headquarters?
Musanda is about 45 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Musanda from the sub-district headquarters?
Musanda is about 8 km from Sikti, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Musanda?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Musanda.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Musanda?
For Musanda, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 389.36 hectares and irrigated land is 200 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Musanda.