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Sikaria Village

Sikaria is an inhabited village in Garhani Block of Bhojpur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 247530, the Census 2011 record lists 1,413 people in 229 households and the reported area is 88 hectares. The local references include Barura Gram Panchayat, Garhani CD Block and the nearest town reference is Arrah at about 26 km.

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Quick answer: Sikaria is a village in Garhani Block, Bhojpur district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 247530 and 1,413 people in 229 households.
Village Code247530
Population1,413
Households229
Area88 hectares
Nearest TownArrah

Key Village Facts

Village
Sikaria
Census Village Code
247530
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
Barura
Households
229
Population
1,413
Male Population
749
Female Population
664
Sex Ratio
886.52
Area
88 hectares
Area
0.88 sq km
Nearest Town
Arrah
Nearest Town Distance
26 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
802203
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sikaria at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,413 people, 88 hectares of reported area and Arrah as the nearest town reference for Sikaria, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictBhojpur
BlockGarhani
CD BlockGarhani
Gram PanchayatBarura
  • Sikaria falls under Garhani Block in Bhojpur district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 247530.
  • The record lists 1,413 people living in 229 households.
  • The reported village area is 88 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, 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 Density1,605.68 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.17 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share31.28%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.5%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share75%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sikaria in the official administrative record. Census village code 247530, Barura Gram Panchayat and Garhani CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
231
Sub-district Census Code
01431
Village Census Code
247530
CD Block Code
0419
CD Block Name
Garhani
Gram Panchayat Name
Barura

Location and Distance

Arrah is the nearest town listed for Sikaria, about 26 km away. Arrah is listed as the district headquarters at about 26 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Garhani
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Arrah
Distance from District Headquarter
26 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Arrah
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
26 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Arrah
Distance within State/UT
26 km
Nearest Town
Arrah
Distance from Nearest Town
26 km
Total Geographical Area
88 hectares
Area
0.88 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,413 people in 229 households, with 749 male residents and 664 female residents. The average household size is 6.17, and SC share is 31.28% and ST share is 0.5% for Sikaria. Population density works out to about 1,605.68 people per sq km.

Total Households
229
Total Population
1,413
Male Population
749
Female Population
664
Sex Ratio
886.52
Average Household Size
6.17
SC Population
442
SC Male Population
217
SC Female Population
225
SC Population Share
31.28
ST Population
7
ST Male Population
5
ST Female Population
2
ST Population Share
0.5
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sikaria list 1 government primary 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

Health Facilities

Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.

Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sikaria 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
Water bodies
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sikaria include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sikaria show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Oil Seeds, net sown area is 80 hectares and irrigated land is 60 hectares (75% 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
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
80.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
20 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
60.0
Canals Area In Hectares
60 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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sikaria

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
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 Sikaria village located?

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

Which district is Sikaria village in?

Sikaria village is in Bhojpur district.

Which state is Sikaria village in?

Sikaria village is in Bihar.

Which block is Sikaria under?

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

What is the Census village code of Sikaria?

The Census village code of Sikaria is 247530.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sikaria under?

Sikaria is listed under Barura Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Garhani.

What is the population of Sikaria village?

The village record lists 1,413 people and 229 households for Sikaria.

How many households are in Sikaria village?

The village record lists 229 households for Sikaria.

What is the male and female population of Sikaria?

The record lists 749 male residents and 664 female residents for Sikaria.

What is the sex ratio of Sikaria village?

The sex ratio of Sikaria is 886.52 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sikaria village?

The reported geographical area of Sikaria is 88 hectares.

What is the population density of Sikaria village?

The approximate population density of Sikaria is 1,605.68 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sikaria?

The nearest town listed for Sikaria is Arrah, about 26 km away.

How far is Sikaria from the district headquarters?

Sikaria is about 26 km from Arrah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sikaria from the sub-district headquarters?

Sikaria is about 6 km from Garhani, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sikaria?

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

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

For Sikaria, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Oil Seeds, net sown area is 80 hectares and irrigated land is 60 hectares.

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

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sikaria. 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.