Indian Village Directory

Lakha Village

Lakha is an inhabited village in Shambhuganj Block of Banka district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 240475, the Census 2011 record lists 1,953 people in 333 households and the reported area is 188 hectares. The local references include Pawkuri Gram Panchayat, Shambhuganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sultanganj at about 30 km.

In short:

Lakha is a village in Shambhuganj Block, Banka district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 240475 and 1,953 people in 333 households.

Village Code240475
Population1,953
Households333
Area188 hectares
Nearest TownSultanganj

Detailed village profile

Lakha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,953 people, 188 hectares of reported area and Sultanganj as the nearest town reference for Lakha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Banka
Block Shambhuganj
CD Block Shambhuganj
Gram Panchayat PAWKURI
  • Lakha falls under Shambhuganj Block in Banka district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 240475.
  • The record lists 1,953 people living in 333 households.
  • The reported village area is 188 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
Lakha
Census Village Code
240475
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
Pawkuri
Households
333
Population
1,953
Male Population
1,027
Female Population
926
Sex Ratio
901.66
Area
188 hectares
Area
1.88 sq km
Nearest Town
Sultanganj
Nearest Town Distance
30 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 Density 1,038.83 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.86 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 8.24% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Lakha in the official administrative record. Census village code 240475, Pawkuri Gram Panchayat and Shambhuganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
225
Sub-district Census Code
01345
Village Census Code
240475
CD Block Code
0333
Gram Panchayat Code
0007
CD Block Name
Shambhuganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Pawkuri

Location and Distance

Sultanganj is the nearest town listed for Lakha, about 30 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
25 km
District Headquarter
Banka
Distance from District Headquarter
40 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sultanganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sultanganj
Distance within State/UT
30 km
Nearest Town
Sultanganj
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
188 hectares
Area
1.88 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,953 people in 333 households, with 1,027 male residents and 926 female residents. The average household size is 5.86, and SC share is 8.24% and ST share is 0% for Lakha. Population density works out to about 1,038.83 people per sq km.

Total Households
333
Total Population
1,953
Male Population
1,027
Female Population
926
Sex Ratio
901.66
Average Household Size
5.86
SC Population
161
SC Male Population
82
SC Female Population
79
SC Population Share
8.24
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Lakha 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 Lakha include hand pump 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
32.3 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
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 Lakha 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 Lakha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 182.5 hectares and irrigated land is 182.5 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
5.5
Net Area Sown In Hectares
182.5
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
182.5
Canals Area In Hectares
144.4 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
5.8 hectares

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

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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Lakha

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
Not 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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 5 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
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
State Bank of India ATM 813221 Munger Tarapur Tarapur (Ct) College Road Tarapur, Munger, Bihar, 813221
Uco Bank ATM 813221 Munger Tarapur Tarapur (Ct) Distt Munger, Bihar Sultanganj-Belhar Road Tarapur Post Tarapur, Munger, Bihar, 813221
Union Bank of India ATM 813221 Munger Tarapur Rangaon Rangaon Rangaon, 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 Lakha village located?

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

Which district is Lakha village in?

Lakha village is in Banka district.

Which state is Lakha village in?

Lakha village is in Bihar.

Which block is Lakha under?

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

What is the Census village code of Lakha?

The Census village code of Lakha is 240475.

Which Gram Panchayat is Lakha under?

Lakha is listed under PAWKURI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shambhuganj.

What is the population of Lakha village?

The village record lists 1,953 people and 333 households for Lakha.

How many households are in Lakha village?

The village record lists 333 households for Lakha.

What is the male and female population of Lakha?

The record lists 1,027 male residents and 926 female residents for Lakha.

What is the sex ratio of Lakha village?

The sex ratio of Lakha is 901.66 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Lakha village?

The reported geographical area of Lakha is 188 hectares.

What is the population density of Lakha village?

The approximate population density of Lakha is 1,038.83 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Lakha?

The nearest town listed for Lakha is Sultanganj, about 30 km away.

How far is Lakha from the district headquarters?

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

How far is Lakha from the sub-district headquarters?

Lakha is about 25 km from Shambhuganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Lakha?

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

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

For Lakha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 182.5 hectares and irrigated land is 182.5 hectares.

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

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Lakha. 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.