Indian Village Directory

Bamia Village

Bamia is an inhabited village in Sonhaula Block of Bhagalpur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 240325, the Census 2011 record lists 1,169 people in 230 households and the reported area is 80 hectares. The local references include Barinaki Gram Panchayat, Sonhaula CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhagalpur at about 34 km.

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Quick answer: Bamia is a village in Sonhaula Block, Bhagalpur district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 240325 and 1,169 people in 230 households.
Village Code240325
Population1,169
Households230
Area80 hectares
Nearest TownBhagalpur

Key Village Facts

Village
Bamia
Census Village Code
240325
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Bhagalpur
District Census Code
224
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sonhaula
Sub-district Census Code
01344
CD Block
Sonhaula
Gram Panchayat
Barinaki
Households
230
Population
1,169
Male Population
603
Female Population
566
Sex Ratio
938.64
Area
80 hectares
Area
0.8 sq km
Nearest Town
Bhagalpur
Nearest Town Distance
34 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bamia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,169 people, 80 hectares of reported area and Bhagalpur as the nearest town reference for Bamia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictBhagalpur
CD BlockSonhaula
Gram PanchayatBARINAKI
  • Bamia falls under Sonhaula Block in Bhagalpur district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 240325.
  • The record lists 1,169 people living in 230 households.
  • The reported village area is 80 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bhagalpur.
  • 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 Density1,461.25 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.08 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share3.68%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share76.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bamia in the official administrative record. Census village code 240325, Barinaki Gram Panchayat and Sonhaula CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
224
Sub-district Census Code
01344
Village Census Code
240325
CD Block Code
0332
CD Block Name
Sonhaula
Gram Panchayat Name
Barinaki

Location and Distance

Bhagalpur is the nearest town listed for Bamia, about 34 km away. Bhagalpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 34 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sonhaula
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
32 km
District Headquarter
Bhagalpur
Distance from District Headquarter
34 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bhagalpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
34 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bhagalpur
Distance within State/UT
34 km
Nearest Town
Bhagalpur
Distance from Nearest Town
34 km
Total Geographical Area
80 hectares
Area
0.8 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,169 people in 230 households, with 603 male residents and 566 female residents. The average household size is 5.08, and SC share is 3.68% and ST share is 0% for Bamia. Population density works out to about 1,461.25 people per sq km.

Total Households
230
Total Population
1,169
Male Population
603
Female Population
566
Sex Ratio
938.64
Average Household Size
5.08
SC Population
43
SC Male Population
23
SC Female Population
20
SC Population Share
3.68
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bamia list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bamia include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
25.3 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bamia include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bamia is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 8 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bamia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 33.25 hectares and irrigated land is 25.3 hectares (76.1% 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
46.75
Net Area Sown In Hectares
33.25
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
7.95 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
25.3

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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bamia

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
6
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
5

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 6 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Uco Bank 3 50%
Bank of Baroda 1 17%
Bank of India 1 17%
Punjab National Bank 1 17%

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
Bank of Baroda ATM 813204 Bhagalpur Sonhaula Pathakdih Via Ekchari, Chhatpatia, Pathakdih Chhatpatia, Teh.sadar, 813204 Via Ekchari, Chhatpatia, Pathakdih Chhatpatia, Teh.sad…
Bank of India ATM 852131 Bhagalpur Sonhaula Sonahula Lohiya Chowk, Supaul, Bihar Ward No-09, Lohiya Nagar, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 852131
Punjab National Bank ATM 813210 Bhagalpur Sonhaula Sonahula State-Bihar At. and P.O.-Machchipur, Via-Sabour, P.S.-Lodipur, Bhagalpur, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813210
Uco Bank ATM 813205 Bhagalpur Sonhaula Tarar Bihar VILL and Po-Tarar, Ps Sanhaula Dist-Bhagalpur, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813205
Uco Bank ATM 813225 Bhagalpur Sonhaula Sonahula Sanhoula VILL and P. O. Sanhoula, 813225, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813225
Uco Bank ATM 813204 Bhagalpur Sonhaula Sanokhar Bihar At+po- Sanokharhat Dist-Bhagalpur, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813204

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 Bamia village located?

Bamia is in Sonhaula Block of Bhagalpur district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Bamia village in?

Bamia village is in Bhagalpur district.

Which state is Bamia village in?

Bamia village is in Bihar.

Which block is Bamia under?

Bamia comes under Sonhaula Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bamia?

The Census village code of Bamia is 240325.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bamia under?

Bamia is listed under BARINAKI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sonhaula.

What is the population of Bamia village?

The village record lists 1,169 people and 230 households for Bamia.

How many households are in Bamia village?

The village record lists 230 households for Bamia.

What is the male and female population of Bamia?

The record lists 603 male residents and 566 female residents for Bamia.

What is the sex ratio of Bamia village?

The sex ratio of Bamia is 938.64 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bamia village?

The reported geographical area of Bamia is 80 hectares.

What is the population density of Bamia village?

The approximate population density of Bamia is 1,461.25 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bamia?

The nearest town listed for Bamia is Bhagalpur, about 34 km away.

How far is Bamia from the district headquarters?

Bamia is about 34 km from Bhagalpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bamia from the sub-district headquarters?

Bamia is about 32 km from Sonhaula, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bamia?

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

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

For Bamia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 33.25 hectares and irrigated land is 25.3 hectares.

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

The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bamia. These records include 4 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.