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.

StateBihar
DistrictBhojpur
BlockSahar
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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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

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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.

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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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
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.