Indian Village Directory

Sajhwar Village

Sajhwar is an inhabited village in Benipur Block of Darbhanga district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 227284, the Census 2011 record lists 4,727 people in 1,127 households and the reported area is 449 hectares. The local references include Sajhwar Gram Panchayat, Benipur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Benipur at about 8 km.

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Quick answer: Sajhwar is a village in Benipur Block, Darbhanga district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 227284 and 4,727 people in 1,127 households.
Village Code227284
Population4,727
Households1,127
Area449 hectares
Nearest TownBenipur

Key Village Facts

Village
Sajhwar
Census Village Code
227284
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Darbhanga
District Census Code
215
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Benipur
Sub-district Census Code
01188
CD Block
Benipur
Gram Panchayat
Sajhwar
Households
1,127
Population
4,727
Male Population
2,341
Female Population
2,386
Sex Ratio
1,019.22
Area
449 hectares
Area
4.49 sq km
Nearest Town
Benipur
Nearest Town Distance
8 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
847201
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sajhwar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 4,727 people, 449 hectares of reported area and Benipur as the nearest town reference for Sajhwar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictDarbhanga
BlockBenipur
CD BlockBenipur
Gram PanchayatSajhwar
  • Sajhwar falls under Benipur Block in Darbhanga district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 227284.
  • The record lists 4,727 people living in 1,127 households.
  • The reported village area is 449 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Benipur.
  • 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 Density1,052.78 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.19 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share10.75%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share55.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sajhwar in the official administrative record. Census village code 227284, Sajhwar Gram Panchayat and Benipur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
215
Sub-district Census Code
01188
Village Census Code
227284
CD Block Code
0176
Gram Panchayat Code
3019
CD Block Name
Benipur
Gram Panchayat Name
Sajhwar

Location and Distance

Benipur is the nearest town listed for Sajhwar, about 8 km away. Darbhanga is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Benipur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Darbhanga
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Benipur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
8 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Benipur
Distance within State/UT
8 km
Nearest Town
Benipur
Distance from Nearest Town
8 km
Total Geographical Area
449 hectares
Area
4.49 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 4,727 people in 1,127 households, with 2,341 male residents and 2,386 female residents. The average household size is 4.19, and SC share is 10.75% and ST share is 0% for Sajhwar. Population density works out to about 1,052.78 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,127
Total Population
4,727
Male Population
2,341
Female Population
2,386
Sex Ratio
1,019.22
Average Household Size
4.19
SC Population
508
SC Male Population
239
SC Female Population
269
SC Population Share
10.75
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sajhwar list 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole 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
105.75 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

ATM
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sajhwar is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 10 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
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sajhwar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 307.8 hectares and irrigated land is 171.99 hectares (55.9% 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
141.2
Net Area Sown In Hectares
307.8
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
135.81 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
171.99
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
66.24 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 Sajhwar

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
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%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 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
State Bank of India ATM 847201 Darbhanga Benipur Nawada Kishanpur Nawada Darbhanga Kishanpur Nawada Darbhanga, Darbhanga, Bihar, 847201
Hdfc Bank Ltd. CRM 847201 Darbhanga Benipur Benipur (Nagar Parishad) Chowk Benipur Post Bahera Darbhanga Bihar Hdfc Bank Ltd. Ground Floor Nabi Market Near Bank of India Ashapur, Darbhanga…
State Bank of India ATM 847201 Darbhanga Benipur Deoram Shop No 1 Near Gramin Bank Bahera Shop No 1 Near Gramin Bank Bahera, Darbhanga, Bihar, 847201

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 Sajhwar village located?

Sajhwar is in Benipur Block of Darbhanga district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Sajhwar village in?

Sajhwar village is in Darbhanga district.

Which state is Sajhwar village in?

Sajhwar village is in Bihar.

Which block is Sajhwar under?

Sajhwar comes under Benipur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sajhwar?

The Census village code of Sajhwar is 227284.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sajhwar under?

Sajhwar is listed under Sajhwar Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Benipur.

What is the population of Sajhwar village?

The village record lists 4,727 people and 1,127 households for Sajhwar.

How many households are in Sajhwar village?

The village record lists 1,127 households for Sajhwar.

What is the male and female population of Sajhwar?

The record lists 2,341 male residents and 2,386 female residents for Sajhwar.

What is the sex ratio of Sajhwar village?

The sex ratio of Sajhwar is 1,019.22 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sajhwar village?

The reported geographical area of Sajhwar is 449 hectares.

What is the population density of Sajhwar village?

The approximate population density of Sajhwar is 1,052.78 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sajhwar?

The nearest town listed for Sajhwar is Benipur, about 8 km away.

How far is Sajhwar from the district headquarters?

Sajhwar is about 30 km from Darbhanga, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sajhwar from the sub-district headquarters?

Sajhwar is about 8 km from Benipur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sajhwar?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Sajhwar.

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

For Sajhwar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 307.8 hectares and irrigated land is 171.99 hectares.

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

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