Indian Village Directory

Sihar Village

Sihar is an inhabited village in Garhani Block of Bhojpur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 247536, the Census 2011 record lists 1,091 people in 119 households and the reported area is 201 hectares. The local references include Barap Gram Panchayat, Garhani CD Block and the nearest town reference is Arrah at about 23 km.

In short:

Sihar is a village in Garhani Block, Bhojpur district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 247536 and 1,091 people in 119 households.

Village Code247536
Population1,091
Households119
Area201 hectares
Nearest TownArrah

Detailed village profile

Sihar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,091 people, 201 hectares of reported area and Arrah as the nearest town reference for Sihar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Bhojpur
Block Garhani
CD Block Garhani
Gram Panchayat Barap
  • Sihar falls under Garhani Block in Bhojpur district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 247536.
  • The record lists 1,091 people living in 119 households.
  • The reported village area is 201 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Arrah.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Health Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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
Sihar
Census Village Code
247536
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Bhojpur
District Census Code
231
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Garhani
Sub-district Census Code
01431
CD Block
Garhani
Gram Panchayat
Barap
Households
119
Population
1,091
Male Population
577
Female Population
514
Sex Ratio
890.81
Area
201 hectares
Area
2.01 sq km
Nearest Town
Arrah
Nearest Town Distance
23 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
802203
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 542.79 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 9.17 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 88.9% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sihar in the official administrative record. Census village code 247536, Barap Gram Panchayat and Garhani CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
231
Sub-district Census Code
01431
Village Census Code
247536
CD Block Code
0419
CD Block Name
Garhani
Gram Panchayat Name
Barap

Location and Distance

Arrah is the nearest town listed for Sihar, about 23 km away. Arrah is listed as the district headquarters at about 23 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Garhani
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
2 km
District Headquarter
Arrah
Distance from District Headquarter
23 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Arrah
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
23 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Arrah
Distance within State/UT
23 km
Nearest Town
Arrah
Distance from Nearest Town
23 km
Total Geographical Area
201 hectares
Area
2.01 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,091 people in 119 households, with 577 male residents and 514 female residents. The average household size is 9.17, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Sihar. Population density works out to about 542.79 people per sq km.

Total Households
119
Total Population
1,091
Male Population
577
Female Population
514
Sex Ratio
890.81
Average Household Size
9.17
Village Status
Inhabited

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated 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
River Canal Functions All Year
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
20 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Sihar.

Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sihar 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
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sihar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Oil Seeds, net sown area is 180 hectares and irrigated land is 160 hectares (88.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Oil Seeds
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
1.0
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
180.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
20 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
160.0
Canals Area In Hectares
140 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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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sihar

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
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 67%
CRM 1 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 67%
Punjab National Bank 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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Punjab National Bank ATM 802203 Bhojpur Garhani Garhani Garhani Block Charpokhare, Bhojpur, Bihar, 802203
State Bank of India CRM 802203 Bhojpur Garhani Garhani J. B. Complex J. B. Complex, Bhojpur, Bihar, 802203
State Bank of India ATM 802203 Bhojpur Garhani Garhani J B Complex Garhani J B Complex Garhani, Bhojpur, Bihar, 802203

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 Sihar village located?

Sihar is in Garhani Block of Bhojpur district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Sihar village in?

Sihar village is in Bhojpur district.

Which state is Sihar village in?

Sihar village is in Bihar.

Which block is Sihar under?

Sihar comes under Garhani Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sihar?

The Census village code of Sihar is 247536.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sihar under?

Sihar is listed under Barap Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Garhani.

What is the population of Sihar village?

The village record lists 1,091 people and 119 households for Sihar.

How many households are in Sihar village?

The village record lists 119 households for Sihar.

What is the male and female population of Sihar?

The record lists 577 male residents and 514 female residents for Sihar.

What is the sex ratio of Sihar village?

The sex ratio of Sihar is 890.81 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sihar village?

The reported geographical area of Sihar is 201 hectares.

What is the population density of Sihar village?

The approximate population density of Sihar is 542.79 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sihar?

The nearest town listed for Sihar is Arrah, about 23 km away.

How far is Sihar from the district headquarters?

Sihar is about 23 km from Arrah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sihar from the sub-district headquarters?

Sihar is about 2 km from Garhani, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Sihar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Oil Seeds, net sown area is 180 hectares and irrigated land is 160 hectares.

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

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sihar. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Sihar.

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.