Bethu is an inhabited village in Shahkund Block of Bhagalpur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 239728, the Census 2011 record lists 4,493 people in 859 households and the reported area is 519 hectares. The local references include Belthu Gram Panchayat, Shahkund CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sultanganj at about 10 km.
In short:
Bethu is a village in Shahkund Block, Bhagalpur district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 239728 and 4,493 people in 859 households.
Village Code239728
Population4,493
Households859
Area519 hectares
Nearest TownSultanganj
Detailed village profile
Bethu at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 4,493 people, 519 hectares of reported area and Sultanganj as the nearest town reference for Bethu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Bethu falls under Shahkund Block in Bhagalpur district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 239728.
The record lists 4,493 people living in 859 households.
The reported village area is 519 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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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
Bethu
Census Village Code
239728
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Bhagalpur
District Census Code
224
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Shahkund
Sub-district Census Code
01341
CD Block
Shahkund
Gram Panchayat
Belthu
Households
859
Population
4,493
Male Population
2,348
Female Population
2,145
Sex Ratio
913.54
Area
519 hectares
Area
5.19 sq km
Nearest Town
Sultanganj
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
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 Density865.7 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.23 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share8.37%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share26.1%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Bethu in the official administrative record. Census village code 239728, Belthu Gram Panchayat and Shahkund CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
224
Sub-district Census Code
01341
Village Census Code
239728
CD Block Code
0329
CD Block Name
Shahkund
Gram Panchayat Name
Belthu
Location and Distance
Sultanganj is the nearest town listed for Bethu, about 10 km away. Bhagalpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Shahkund
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
2 km
District Headquarter
Bhagalpur
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sultanganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sultanganj
Distance within State/UT
10 km
Nearest Town
Sultanganj
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
519 hectares
Area
5.19 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 4,493 people in 859 households, with 2,348 male residents and 2,145 female residents. The average household size is 5.23, and SC share is 8.37% and ST share is 0% for Bethu. Population density works out to about 865.7 people per sq km.
Total Households
859
Total Population
4,493
Male Population
2,348
Female Population
2,145
Sex Ratio
913.54
Average Household Size
5.23
SC Population
376
SC Male Population
205
SC Female Population
171
SC Population Share
8.37
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Bethu list 2 government primary schools 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
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Bethu. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
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 Bethu include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
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
9.26 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Bethu include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Bethu include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop 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
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Bethu is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 5 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
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Bethu show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 285.82 hectares and irrigated land is 74.5 hectares (26.1% 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
201.38
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
31.8 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
285.82
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
211.32 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
74.5
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
16.48 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
48.76 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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
2
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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
2
67%
CRM
1
33%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Uco Bank
2
67%
State Bank of India
1
33%
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.
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 Bethu village located?
Bethu is in Shahkund Block of Bhagalpur district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Bethu village in?
Bethu village is in Bhagalpur district.
Which state is Bethu village in?
Bethu village is in Bihar.
Which block is Bethu under?
Bethu comes under Shahkund Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Bethu?
The Census village code of Bethu is 239728.
Which Gram Panchayat is Bethu under?
Bethu is listed under Belthu Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shahkund.
What is the population of Bethu village?
The village record lists 4,493 people and 859 households for Bethu.
How many households are in Bethu village?
The village record lists 859 households for Bethu.
What is the male and female population of Bethu?
The record lists 2,348 male residents and 2,145 female residents for Bethu.
What is the sex ratio of Bethu village?
The sex ratio of Bethu is 913.54 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Bethu village?
The reported geographical area of Bethu is 519 hectares.
What is the population density of Bethu village?
The approximate population density of Bethu is 865.7 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Bethu?
The nearest town listed for Bethu is Sultanganj, about 10 km away.
How far is Bethu from the district headquarters?
Bethu is about 30 km from Bhagalpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Bethu from the sub-district headquarters?
Bethu is about 2 km from Shahkund, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Bethu?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Bethu.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Bethu?
For Bethu, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 285.82 hectares and irrigated land is 74.5 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bethu?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bethu. 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.