Indian Village Directory

Sarhwara Village

Sarhwara is an inhabited village in Keotiranway Block of Darbhanga district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 226899, the Census 2011 record lists 1,714 people in 353 households and the reported area is 41 hectares. The local references include Shekhpurdani Gram Panchayat, Keotiranway CD Block and the nearest town reference is Darbhanga at about 20 km.

In short:

Sarhwara is a village in Keotiranway Block, Darbhanga district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 226899 and 1,714 people in 353 households.

Village Code226899
Population1,714
Households353
Area41 hectares
Nearest TownDarbhanga

Detailed village profile

Sarhwara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,714 people, 41 hectares of reported area and Darbhanga as the nearest town reference for Sarhwara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Darbhanga
Block Keotiranway
CD Block Keotiranway
Gram Panchayat Shekhpurdani
  • Sarhwara falls under Keotiranway Block in Darbhanga district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 226899.
  • The record lists 1,714 people living in 353 households.
  • The reported village area is 41 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Darbhanga.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Sarhwara
Census Village Code
226899
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Darbhanga
District Census Code
215
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Keotiranway
Sub-district Census Code
01183
CD Block
Keotiranway
Gram Panchayat
Shekhpurdani
Households
353
Population
1,714
Male Population
901
Female Population
813
Sex Ratio
902.33
Area
41 hectares
Area
0.41 sq km
Nearest Town
Darbhanga
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
847306
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 4,180.49 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.86 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 63.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sarhwara in the official administrative record. Census village code 226899, Shekhpurdani Gram Panchayat and Keotiranway CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
215
Sub-district Census Code
01183
Village Census Code
226899
CD Block Code
0171
Gram Panchayat Code
0011
CD Block Name
Keotiranway
Gram Panchayat Name
Shekhpurdani

Location and Distance

Darbhanga is the nearest town listed for Sarhwara, about 20 km away. Darbhanga is listed as the district headquarters at about 20 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Keotiranway
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Darbhanga
Distance from District Headquarter
20 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Darbhanga
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Darbhanga
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Darbhanga
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
41 hectares
Area
0.41 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,714 people in 353 households, with 901 male residents and 813 female residents. The average household size is 4.86, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Sarhwara. Population density works out to about 4,180.49 people per sq km.

Total Households
353
Total Population
1,714
Male Population
901
Female Population
813
Sex Ratio
902.33
Average Household Size
4.86
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sarhwara 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 records mark ASHA worker as available for Sarhwara. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities In And Out Patient Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
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 Sarhwara 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

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sarhwara is reported as 4 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
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sarhwara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 24.7 hectares and irrigated land is 15.7 hectares (63.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
8.2 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
6.5 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.6 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
24.7
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
9 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
15.7
Canals Area In Hectares
10.6 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
5.1 hectares

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sarhwara

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
Within 5 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 and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 100%

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 847306 Darbhanga Darbhanga Hariharpur Pindaruch Road, Muhammadpur, Ps - Kamtaul Darbhanga - 847306 Dutta Enclave, Darbhanga, Bihar, 847306
State Bank of India ATM 847306 Darbhanga Singhwara Tekatar Madhupur at- Tektar Tektar, Darbhanga, Bihar, 847306
State Bank of India ATM 847306 Darbhanga Darbhanga Tektar Tektar, Po Madhpur, Ps Kamtaul, Dist Darbhanga Tektar, Po Madhpur, Ps Kamtaul, Dist Darbhanga, Darbhanga, Bihar, 847306

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 Sarhwara village located?

Sarhwara is in Keotiranway Block of Darbhanga district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Sarhwara village in?

Sarhwara village is in Darbhanga district.

Which state is Sarhwara village in?

Sarhwara village is in Bihar.

Which block is Sarhwara under?

Sarhwara comes under Keotiranway Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sarhwara?

The Census village code of Sarhwara is 226899.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sarhwara under?

Sarhwara is listed under Shekhpurdani Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Keotiranway.

What is the population of Sarhwara village?

The village record lists 1,714 people and 353 households for Sarhwara.

How many households are in Sarhwara village?

The village record lists 353 households for Sarhwara.

What is the male and female population of Sarhwara?

The record lists 901 male residents and 813 female residents for Sarhwara.

What is the sex ratio of Sarhwara village?

The sex ratio of Sarhwara is 902.33 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sarhwara village?

The reported geographical area of Sarhwara is 41 hectares.

What is the population density of Sarhwara village?

The approximate population density of Sarhwara is 4,180.49 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sarhwara?

The nearest town listed for Sarhwara is Darbhanga, about 20 km away.

How far is Sarhwara from the district headquarters?

Sarhwara is about 20 km from Darbhanga, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sarhwara from the sub-district headquarters?

Sarhwara is about 15 km from Keotiranway, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sarhwara?

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

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

For Sarhwara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 24.7 hectares and irrigated land is 15.7 hectares.

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

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