Indian Village Directory
Shiw Chak Village
Shiw Chak is an inhabited village in Sahar Block of Bhojpur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 247749, the Census 2011 record lists 2,105 people in 409 households and the reported area is 81 hectares. The local references include Guljarpur Gram Panchayat, Sahar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Arwal at about 14 km.
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Quick answer: Shiw Chak is a village in Sahar Block, Bhojpur district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 247749 and 2,105 people in 409 households.
Village Code247749
Population2,105
Households409
Area81 hectares
Nearest TownArwal
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Shiw Chak
- Census Village Code
- 247749
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Bhojpur
- District Census Code
- 231
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Sahar
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01434
- CD Block
- Sahar
- Gram Panchayat
- Guljarpur
- Households
- 409
- Population
- 2,105
- Male Population
- 1,059
- Female Population
- 1,046
- Sex Ratio
- 987.72
- Area
- 81 hectares
- Area
- 0.81 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Arwal
- Nearest Town Distance
- 14 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 802208
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Shiw Chak at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,105 people, 81 hectares of reported area and Arwal as the nearest town reference for Shiw Chak, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
CD BlockSahar
Gram PanchayatGuljarpur
- Shiw Chak falls under Sahar Block in Bhojpur district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 247749.
- The record lists 2,105 people living in 409 households.
- The reported village area is 81 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Arwal.
- 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density2,598.77 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.15 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share17.91%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share20.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Shiw Chak in the official administrative record. Census village code 247749, Guljarpur Gram Panchayat and Sahar CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 231
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01434
- Village Census Code
- 247749
- CD Block Code
- 0422
- CD Block Name
- Sahar
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Guljarpur
Location and Distance
Arwal is the nearest town listed for Shiw Chak, about 14 km away. Arrah is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Sahar
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 10 km
- District Headquarter
- Arrah
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 35 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Arwal
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 14 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Arwal
- Distance within State/UT
- 14 km
- Nearest Town
- Arwal
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 14 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 81 hectares
- Area
- 0.81 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,105 people in 409 households, with 1,059 male residents and 1,046 female residents. The average household size is 5.15, and SC share is 17.91% and ST share is 0% for Shiw Chak. Population density works out to about 2,598.77 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 409
- Total Population
- 2,105
- Male Population
- 1,059
- Female Population
- 1,046
- Sex Ratio
- 987.72
- Average Household Size
- 5.15
- SC Population
- 377
- SC Male Population
- 183
- SC Female Population
- 194
- SC Population Share
- 17.91
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Shiw Chak 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 Shiw Chak include hand pump 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
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 1 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Shiw Chak include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Post And Telegraph Office
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Shiw Chak include commercial bank, cooperative bank, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- ATM
- Available
- Commercial Bank
- Available
- Cooperative Bank
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Shiw Chak show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 78 hectares and irrigated land is 16 hectares (20.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 3 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 78.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 62 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 16.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 1 hectares
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 14 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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Shiw Chak
The village source reports ATM availability in the village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below add local banking service context.
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
- Available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- Inside village
- Commercial Bank
- Available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- 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 Type | Records | Share |
| ATM |
1 |
100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| Punjab National Bank |
1 |
100% |
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
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
| Punjab National Bank |
ATM |
802208 |
Bhojpur |
Sahar |
Sahar |
Distt. Bhojpur, Bihar Thana Road, Vill. Sahar, Po:sahar, Bhojpur, Bihar, 802208 |
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 Shiw Chak village located?
Shiw Chak is in Sahar Block of Bhojpur district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Shiw Chak village in?
Shiw Chak village is in Bhojpur district.
Which state is Shiw Chak village in?
Shiw Chak village is in Bihar.
Which block is Shiw Chak under?
Shiw Chak comes under Sahar Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Shiw Chak?
The Census village code of Shiw Chak is 247749.
Which Gram Panchayat is Shiw Chak under?
Shiw Chak is listed under Guljarpur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sahar.
What is the population of Shiw Chak village?
The village record lists 2,105 people and 409 households for Shiw Chak.
How many households are in Shiw Chak village?
The village record lists 409 households for Shiw Chak.
What is the male and female population of Shiw Chak?
The record lists 1,059 male residents and 1,046 female residents for Shiw Chak.
What is the sex ratio of Shiw Chak village?
The sex ratio of Shiw Chak is 987.72 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Shiw Chak village?
The reported geographical area of Shiw Chak is 81 hectares.
What is the population density of Shiw Chak village?
The approximate population density of Shiw Chak is 2,598.77 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Shiw Chak?
The nearest town listed for Shiw Chak is Arwal, about 14 km away.
How far is Shiw Chak from the district headquarters?
Shiw Chak is about 35 km from Arrah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Shiw Chak from the sub-district headquarters?
Shiw Chak is about 10 km from Sahar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Shiw Chak?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Shiw Chak.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Shiw Chak?
For Shiw Chak, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 78 hectares and irrigated land is 16 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Shiw Chak?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shiw Chak. These records include 1 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.