Indian Village Directory

Sijhat Village

Sijhat is an inhabited village in Dhuraiya Block of Banka district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 240978, the Census 2011 record lists 670 people in 142 households and the reported area is 85 hectares. The local references include Sijhat-Baliyas Gram Panchayat, Dhuraiya CD Block and the nearest town reference is Banka at about 42 km.

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Quick answer: Sijhat is a village in Dhuraiya Block, Banka district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 240978 and 670 people in 142 households.
Village Code240978
Population670
Households142
Area85 hectares
Nearest TownBanka

Key Village Facts

Village
Sijhat
Census Village Code
240978
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Banka
District Census Code
225
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dhuraiya
Sub-district Census Code
01348
CD Block
Dhuraiya
Gram Panchayat
Sijhat-Baliyas
Households
142
Population
670
Male Population
340
Female Population
330
Sex Ratio
970.59
Area
85 hectares
Area
0.85 sq km
Nearest Town
Banka
Nearest Town Distance
42 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sijhat at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 670 people, 85 hectares of reported area and Banka as the nearest town reference for Sijhat, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictBanka
CD BlockDhuraiya
Gram PanchayatSijhat-Baliyas
  • Sijhat falls under Dhuraiya Block in Banka district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 240978.
  • The record lists 670 people living in 142 households.
  • The reported village area is 85 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Banka.
  • 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 Density788.24 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.72 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share47.16%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share66.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sijhat in the official administrative record. Census village code 240978, Sijhat-Baliyas Gram Panchayat and Dhuraiya CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
225
Sub-district Census Code
01348
Village Census Code
240978
CD Block Code
0336
Gram Panchayat Code
0007
CD Block Name
Dhuraiya
Gram Panchayat Name
Sijhat-Baliyas

Location and Distance

Banka is the nearest town listed for Sijhat, about 42 km away. Banka is listed as the district headquarters at about 42 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dhuraiya
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Banka
Distance from District Headquarter
42 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Banka
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
42 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Banka
Distance within State/UT
42 km
Nearest Town
Banka
Distance from Nearest Town
42 km
Total Geographical Area
85 hectares
Area
0.85 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 670 people in 142 households, with 340 male residents and 330 female residents. The average household size is 4.72, and SC share is 47.16% and ST share is 0% for Sijhat. Population density works out to about 788.24 people per sq km.

Total Households
142
Total Population
670
Male Population
340
Female Population
330
Sex Ratio
970.59
Average Household Size
4.72
SC Population
316
SC Male Population
164
SC Female Population
152
SC Population Share
47.16
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sijhat 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.

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 Sijhat 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 in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
40 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sijhat include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sijhat include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. 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

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sijhat is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 1 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sijhat show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 75 hectares and irrigated land is 50 hectares (66.7% 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
10.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
75.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
25 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
50.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
10 hectares

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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sijhat

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
4

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 75%
CRM 1 25%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 50%
Uco Bank 2 50%

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
State Bank of India ATM 813102 Banka Dhuraiya Kurma Near Madhya Vidyalay Near Madhya Vidyalay, Kurmahat, Banka, Bihar, 813102
Uco Bank ATM 813207 Banka Dhuraiya Fulidumar Bihar at and Po-Fullidumar Ps-Fullidumar, Via-Khesar Dist-Banka, Banka, Bihar, 813207
State Bank of India CRM 813205 Banka Dhuraiya Barsar Batsar, Bhagalpur Tehsil Batsar, Bhagalpur Tehsil, Banka, Bihar, 813205
Uco Bank ATM 813224 Banka Dhuraiya Dhuraia Dhoraiya Uco Bank Dhoraiya, VILL-Dhoraiya, Via-Punsia, Distt- Banka, PIN- 813224 Tel-06420 273036 Vill+po-Dhoraiya Dist…

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 Sijhat village located?

Sijhat is in Dhuraiya Block of Banka district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Sijhat village in?

Sijhat village is in Banka district.

Which state is Sijhat village in?

Sijhat village is in Bihar.

Which block is Sijhat under?

Sijhat comes under Dhuraiya Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sijhat?

The Census village code of Sijhat is 240978.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sijhat under?

Sijhat is listed under Sijhat-Baliyas Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dhuraiya.

What is the population of Sijhat village?

The village record lists 670 people and 142 households for Sijhat.

How many households are in Sijhat village?

The village record lists 142 households for Sijhat.

What is the male and female population of Sijhat?

The record lists 340 male residents and 330 female residents for Sijhat.

What is the sex ratio of Sijhat village?

The sex ratio of Sijhat is 970.59 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sijhat village?

The reported geographical area of Sijhat is 85 hectares.

What is the population density of Sijhat village?

The approximate population density of Sijhat is 788.24 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sijhat?

The nearest town listed for Sijhat is Banka, about 42 km away.

How far is Sijhat from the district headquarters?

Sijhat is about 42 km from Banka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sijhat from the sub-district headquarters?

Sijhat is about 12 km from Dhuraiya, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sijhat?

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

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

For Sijhat, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 75 hectares and irrigated land is 50 hectares.

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

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sijhat. These records include 2 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.