Gulni is an inhabited village in Shambhuganj Block of Banka district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 240436, the Census 2011 record lists 2,450 people in 472 households and the reported area is 304 hectares. The local references include Gulni Gram Panchayat, Shambhuganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sultanganj at about 20 km.
In short:
Gulni is a village in Shambhuganj Block, Banka district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 240436 and 2,450 people in 472 households.
Village Code240436
Population2,450
Households472
Area304 hectares
Nearest TownSultanganj
Detailed village profile
Gulni at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,450 people, 304 hectares of reported area and Sultanganj as the nearest town reference for Gulni, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Gulni falls under Shambhuganj Block in Banka district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 240436.
The record lists 2,450 people living in 472 households.
The reported village area is 304 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Sultanganj.
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
Gulni
Census Village Code
240436
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
Gulni
Households
472
Population
2,450
Male Population
1,395
Female Population
1,055
Sex Ratio
756.27
Area
304 hectares
Area
3.04 sq km
Nearest Town
Sultanganj
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
813221
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 Density805.92 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.19 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share10.69%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share99.2%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Gulni in the official administrative record. Census village code 240436, Gulni Gram Panchayat and Shambhuganj CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
225
Sub-district Census Code
01345
Village Census Code
240436
CD Block Code
0333
Gram Panchayat Code
0005
CD Block Name
Shambhuganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Gulni
Location and Distance
Sultanganj is the nearest town listed for Gulni, about 20 km away. Banka 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
Shambhuganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9 km
District Headquarter
Banka
Distance from District Headquarter
45 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sultanganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sultanganj
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Sultanganj
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
304 hectares
Area
3.04 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,450 people in 472 households, with 1,395 male residents and 1,055 female residents. The average household size is 5.19, and SC share is 10.69% and ST share is 0% for Gulni. Population density works out to about 805.92 people per sq km.
Total Households
472
Total Population
2,450
Male Population
1,395
Female Population
1,055
Sex Ratio
756.27
Average Household Size
5.19
SC Population
262
SC Male Population
141
SC Female Population
121
SC Population Share
10.69
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Gulni 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
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Gulni. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
2
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
4
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
4
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
TB Clinic Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical 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 Gulni include hand pump water and river or canal 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
40.7 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
48.6 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Gulni include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
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 Gulni include commercial bank, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Commercial Bank
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
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Gulni 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 Gulni show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 258.3 hectares and irrigated land is 256.2 hectares (99.2% 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
5.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
258.3
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
2.1 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
256.2
Canals Area In Hectares
190.2 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
16.2 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
1.2 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
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
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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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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
5
Banks in Matched Records
5
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
5
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Canara Bank
1
20%
Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited
1
20%
State Bank of India
1
20%
Uco Bank
1
20%
Union Bank of India
1
20%
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Canara Bank
ATM
813221
Munger
Tarapur
Tarapur (Ct)
Main Road Arjun Market Tarapur, Munger, Bihar, 813221
Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited
ATM
813221
Munger
Tarapur
Tarapur (Ct)
Bihar Aashary Building, Deogarh Road, VILLI- Mohangunj, Tarapur P O, Munger Dist, Munger, Bihar, 813221
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 Gulni village located?
Gulni is in Shambhuganj Block of Banka district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Gulni village in?
Gulni village is in Banka district.
Which state is Gulni village in?
Gulni village is in Bihar.
Which block is Gulni under?
Gulni comes under Shambhuganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Gulni?
The Census village code of Gulni is 240436.
Which Gram Panchayat is Gulni under?
Gulni is listed under GULNI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shambhuganj.
What is the population of Gulni village?
The village record lists 2,450 people and 472 households for Gulni.
How many households are in Gulni village?
The village record lists 472 households for Gulni.
What is the male and female population of Gulni?
The record lists 1,395 male residents and 1,055 female residents for Gulni.
What is the sex ratio of Gulni village?
The sex ratio of Gulni is 756.27 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Gulni village?
The reported geographical area of Gulni is 304 hectares.
What is the population density of Gulni village?
The approximate population density of Gulni is 805.92 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Gulni?
The nearest town listed for Gulni is Sultanganj, about 20 km away.
How far is Gulni from the district headquarters?
Gulni is about 45 km from Banka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Gulni from the sub-district headquarters?
Gulni is about 9 km from Shambhuganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Gulni?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Gulni.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Gulni?
For Gulni, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 258.3 hectares and irrigated land is 256.2 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gulni?
The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gulni. These records include 5 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.