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Bhagwatchak Village

Bhagwatchak is an inhabited village in Shambhuganj Block of Banka district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 240503, the Census 2011 record lists 999 people in 198 households and the reported area is 80 hectares. The local references include Maldih Gram Panchayat, Shambhuganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Banka at about 40 km.

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Quick answer: Bhagwatchak is a village in Shambhuganj Block, Banka district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 240503 and 999 people in 198 households.
Village Code240503
Population999
Households198
Area80 hectares
Nearest TownBanka

Key Village Facts

Village
Bhagwatchak
Census Village Code
240503
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Banka
District Census Code
225
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Shambhuganj
Sub-district Census Code
01345
CD Block
Shambhuganj
Gram Panchayat
Maldih
Households
198
Population
999
Male Population
523
Female Population
476
Sex Ratio
910.13
Area
80 hectares
Area
0.8 sq km
Nearest Town
Banka
Nearest Town Distance
40 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bhagwatchak at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 999 people, 80 hectares of reported area and Banka as the nearest town reference for Bhagwatchak, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictBanka
CD BlockShambhuganj
Gram PanchayatMALDIH
  • Bhagwatchak falls under Shambhuganj Block in Banka district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 240503.
  • The record lists 999 people living in 198 households.
  • The reported village area is 80 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 Density1,248.75 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.05 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share39.84%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bhagwatchak in the official administrative record. Census village code 240503, Maldih Gram Panchayat and Shambhuganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
225
Sub-district Census Code
01345
Village Census Code
240503
CD Block Code
0333
Gram Panchayat Code
0011
CD Block Name
Shambhuganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Maldih

Location and Distance

Banka is the nearest town listed for Bhagwatchak, about 40 km away. Banka is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Shambhuganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Banka
Distance from District Headquarter
40 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Banka
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
40 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Banka
Distance within State/UT
40 km
Nearest Town
Banka
Distance from Nearest Town
40 km
Total Geographical Area
80 hectares
Area
0.8 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 999 people in 198 households, with 523 male residents and 476 female residents. The average household size is 5.05, and SC share is 39.84% and ST share is 0% for Bhagwatchak. Population density works out to about 1,248.75 people per sq km.

Total Households
198
Total Population
999
Male Population
523
Female Population
476
Sex Ratio
910.13
Average Household Size
5.05
SC Population
398
SC Male Population
212
SC Female Population
186
SC Population Share
39.84
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bhagwatchak list 1 government primary 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

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities In And Out Patient Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
1.4 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bhagwatchak include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bhagwatchak show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 53 hectares and irrigated land is 53 hectares (100% 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
27.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
53.0
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
53.0
Canals Area In Hectares
49 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
2.6 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

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bhagwatchak

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
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

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 1 50%
CRM 1 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 50%
ICICI Bank Limited 1 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 813211 Banka Shambhuganj Karsop Shambhuganj State Bank of India Shambhuganj, Banka, Bihar, 813211
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 813211 Banka Shambhuganj Karsop Thana No. 46, Shambhuganj, Dist: Banka, Bihar - 813211 ICICI Bank Ltd, Village/Moja Karsop, Khata No. 14, Khesra No. 96…

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 Bhagwatchak village located?

Bhagwatchak is in Shambhuganj Block of Banka district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Bhagwatchak village in?

Bhagwatchak village is in Banka district.

Which state is Bhagwatchak village in?

Bhagwatchak village is in Bihar.

Which block is Bhagwatchak under?

Bhagwatchak comes under Shambhuganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bhagwatchak?

The Census village code of Bhagwatchak is 240503.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bhagwatchak under?

Bhagwatchak is listed under MALDIH Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shambhuganj.

What is the population of Bhagwatchak village?

The village record lists 999 people and 198 households for Bhagwatchak.

How many households are in Bhagwatchak village?

The village record lists 198 households for Bhagwatchak.

What is the male and female population of Bhagwatchak?

The record lists 523 male residents and 476 female residents for Bhagwatchak.

What is the sex ratio of Bhagwatchak village?

The sex ratio of Bhagwatchak is 910.13 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bhagwatchak village?

The reported geographical area of Bhagwatchak is 80 hectares.

What is the population density of Bhagwatchak village?

The approximate population density of Bhagwatchak is 1,248.75 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bhagwatchak?

The nearest town listed for Bhagwatchak is Banka, about 40 km away.

How far is Bhagwatchak from the district headquarters?

Bhagwatchak is about 40 km from Banka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bhagwatchak from the sub-district headquarters?

Bhagwatchak is about 10 km from Shambhuganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bhagwatchak?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Bhagwatchak.

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

For Bhagwatchak, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 53 hectares and irrigated land is 53 hectares.

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

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