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Sarawak Village

Sarawak is an inhabited village in Rafiganj Block of Aurangabad district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 253161, the Census 2011 record lists 1,858 people in 273 households and the reported area is 171 hectares. The local references include Cheo Gram Panchayat, Rafiganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rafiganj at about 6 km.

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Quick answer: Sarawak is a village in Rafiganj Block, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 253161 and 1,858 people in 273 households.
Village Code253161
Population1,858
Households273
Area171 hectares
Nearest TownRafiganj

Key Village Facts

Village
Sarawak
Census Village Code
253161
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Aurangabad
District Census Code
235
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Rafiganj
Sub-district Census Code
01479
CD Block
Rafiganj
Gram Panchayat
Cheo
Households
273
Population
1,858
Male Population
1,023
Female Population
835
Sex Ratio
816.23
Area
171 hectares
Area
1.71 sq km
Nearest Town
Rafiganj
Nearest Town Distance
6 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
824125
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sarawak at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,858 people, 171 hectares of reported area and Rafiganj as the nearest town reference for Sarawak, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictAurangabad
CD BlockRafiganj
Gram PanchayatCheo
  • Sarawak falls under Rafiganj Block in Aurangabad district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 253161.
  • The record lists 1,858 people living in 273 households.
  • The reported village area is 171 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Rafiganj.
  • 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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density1,086.55 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.81 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share41.17%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.05%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share67.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sarawak in the official administrative record. Census village code 253161, Cheo Gram Panchayat and Rafiganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
235
Sub-district Census Code
01479
Village Census Code
253161
CD Block Code
0467
Gram Panchayat Code
19
CD Block Name
Rafiganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Cheo

Location and Distance

Rafiganj is the nearest town listed for Sarawak, about 6 km away. Aurangabad is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Rafiganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Aurangabad
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Rafiganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
6 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Rafiganj
Distance within State/UT
6 km
Nearest Town
Rafiganj
Distance from Nearest Town
6 km
Total Geographical Area
171 hectares
Area
1.71 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,858 people in 273 households, with 1,023 male residents and 835 female residents. The average household size is 6.81, and SC share is 41.17% and ST share is 0.05% for Sarawak. Population density works out to about 1,086.55 people per sq km.

Total Households
273
Total Population
1,858
Male Population
1,023
Female Population
835
Sex Ratio
816.23
Average Household Size
6.81
SC Population
765
SC Male Population
433
SC Female Population
332
SC Population Share
41.17
ST Population
1
ST Male Population
1
ST Population Share
0.05
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
12 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
70 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sarawak include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Post And Telegraph Office
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sarawak include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sarawak show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 104 hectares and irrigated land is 70 hectares (67.3% 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
23.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
6 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
8 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
6 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
9 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
104.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
34 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
70.0

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sarawak

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

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
9
Banks in Matched Records
7
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 6 67%
CRM 3 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Axis Bank Limited 2 22%
State Bank of India 2 22%
Bank of India 1 11%
Indian Bank 1 11%
Punjab National Bank 1 11%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 824125 Aurangabad Rafiganj Rafiganj (Np) Aurangabad 824125 Railway Station Road Imadpur Ward No 5 Near Sbi and Boi ATM Raffinganj, Aurangabad, Bihar, 824125
Hdfc Bank Ltd. CRM 824125 Aurangabad Rafiganj Rafiganj (Np) Rafiganj, Dist. Aurangabad, Bihar - 824125. Upper Grd. Floor, Nr. Reliance Trendz, Rafiganj Main Road, Aurangabad, Biha…
Bank of India ATM 824125 Aurangabad Rafiganj Rafiganj (Np) Station Road, Rafiganj, Aurangabad Station Road, S/O Lakhan Chaurasia, Aurangabad, Bihar, 824125
Indian Bank ATM 824125 Aurangabad Rafiganj Sihuli Rahiauni Karmi Village, Sihuli, P. O. Post Rahiauni, 824125, Aurangabad, Bihar, 824125
Punjab National Bank ATM 824125 Aurangabad Rafiganj Rafiganj (Np) Rafiganj Rafiganj, Aurangabad, Bihar, 824125
State Bank of India ATM 824125 Aurangabad Rafiganj Rafiganj (Np) Ward No. 02 Hajipur Gola, Rafiganj, Bihar Ward No. 02 Hajipur Gola, Rafiganj, Bihar, Aurangabad, Bihar, 824125
State Bank of India ATM 824125 Aurangabad Rafiganj Rafiganj (Np) Thana Road Rafiganj, Aurangabad, Bihar, 824125
Axis Bank Limited CRM 824125 Aurangabad Rafiganj Rafiganj (Np) Po+ps: Rafiganj, District: Aurungabad, Pincode: 824125 Bihar First Floor, Thana Gali, Opposite to Rafiganj Police Stati…

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 Sarawak village located?

Sarawak is in Rafiganj Block of Aurangabad district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Sarawak village in?

Sarawak village is in Aurangabad district.

Which state is Sarawak village in?

Sarawak village is in Bihar.

Which block is Sarawak under?

Sarawak comes under Rafiganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sarawak?

The Census village code of Sarawak is 253161.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sarawak under?

Sarawak is listed under Cheo Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Rafiganj.

What is the population of Sarawak village?

The village record lists 1,858 people and 273 households for Sarawak.

How many households are in Sarawak village?

The village record lists 273 households for Sarawak.

What is the male and female population of Sarawak?

The record lists 1,023 male residents and 835 female residents for Sarawak.

What is the sex ratio of Sarawak village?

The sex ratio of Sarawak is 816.23 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sarawak village?

The reported geographical area of Sarawak is 171 hectares.

What is the population density of Sarawak village?

The approximate population density of Sarawak is 1,086.55 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sarawak?

The nearest town listed for Sarawak is Rafiganj, about 6 km away.

How far is Sarawak from the district headquarters?

Sarawak is about 50 km from Aurangabad, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sarawak from the sub-district headquarters?

Sarawak is about 6 km from Rafiganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sarawak?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Sarawak.

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

For Sarawak, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 104 hectares and irrigated land is 70 hectares.

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

The page shows 9 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sarawak. These records include 7 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.