Indian Village Directory

Barki Sawo Village

Barki Sawo is an inhabited village in Amas Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 255798, the Census 2011 record lists 2,601 people in 454 households and the reported area is 190 hectares. The local references include Sawon Kala Gram Panchayat, Amas CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 4 km.

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Quick answer: Barki Sawo is a village in Amas Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 255798 and 2,601 people in 454 households.
Village Code255798
Population2,601
Households454
Area190 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati

Key Village Facts

Village
Barki Sawo
Census Village Code
255798
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Gaya
District Census Code
236
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Amas
Sub-district Census Code
01499
CD Block
Amas
Gram Panchayat
Sawon Kala
Households
454
Population
2,601
Male Population
1,375
Female Population
1,226
Sex Ratio
891.64
Area
190 hectares
Area
1.9 sq km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Nearest Town Distance
4 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
824211
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Barki Sawo at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,601 people, 190 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Barki Sawo, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictGaya
BlockAmas
CD BlockAmas
Gram PanchayatSawon kala
  • Barki Sawo falls under Amas Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 255798.
  • The record lists 2,601 people living in 454 households.
  • The reported village area is 190 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sherghati.
  • 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 Density1,368.95 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.73 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share57.94%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share98.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Barki Sawo in the official administrative record. Census village code 255798, Sawon Kala Gram Panchayat and Amas CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01499
Village Census Code
255798
CD Block Code
0487
Gram Panchayat Code
0005
CD Block Name
Amas
Gram Panchayat Name
Sawon Kala

Location and Distance

Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Barki Sawo, about 4 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 62 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Amas
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
62 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
4 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sherghati
Distance within State/UT
4 km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Town
4 km
Total Geographical Area
190 hectares
Area
1.9 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,601 people in 454 households, with 1,375 male residents and 1,226 female residents. The average household size is 5.73, and SC share is 57.94% and ST share is 0% for Barki Sawo. Population density works out to about 1,368.95 people per sq km.

Total Households
454
Total Population
2,601
Male Population
1,375
Female Population
1,226
Sex Ratio
891.64
Average Household Size
5.73
SC Population
1,507
SC Male Population
806
SC Female Population
701
SC Population Share
57.94
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Barki Sawo 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 Barki Sawo include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
18.1 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
1.2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
National Highway
Available
Major 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 Barki Sawo 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.

Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Barki Sawo is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 4 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
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Barki Sawo show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 166.4 hectares and irrigated land is 163.4 hectares (98.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
4.9 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
0.6
Net Area Sown In Hectares
166.4
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
163.4
Canals Area In Hectares
123.1 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
39.1 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 Barki Sawo

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not 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
Bank of Baroda 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
Bank of Baroda ATM 824211 Gaya Amas Hamzapur Hamzapur Nima Road, Gaya, Bihar, 824211

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 Barki Sawo village located?

Barki Sawo is in Amas Block of Gaya district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Barki Sawo village in?

Barki Sawo village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Barki Sawo village in?

Barki Sawo village is in Bihar.

Which block is Barki Sawo under?

Barki Sawo comes under Amas Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Barki Sawo?

The Census village code of Barki Sawo is 255798.

Which Gram Panchayat is Barki Sawo under?

Barki Sawo is listed under Sawon kala Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Amas.

What is the population of Barki Sawo village?

The village record lists 2,601 people and 454 households for Barki Sawo.

How many households are in Barki Sawo village?

The village record lists 454 households for Barki Sawo.

What is the male and female population of Barki Sawo?

The record lists 1,375 male residents and 1,226 female residents for Barki Sawo.

What is the sex ratio of Barki Sawo village?

The sex ratio of Barki Sawo is 891.64 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Barki Sawo village?

The reported geographical area of Barki Sawo is 190 hectares.

What is the population density of Barki Sawo village?

The approximate population density of Barki Sawo is 1,368.95 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Barki Sawo?

The nearest town listed for Barki Sawo is Sherghati, about 4 km away.

How far is Barki Sawo from the district headquarters?

Barki Sawo is about 62 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Barki Sawo from the sub-district headquarters?

Barki Sawo is about 10 km from Amas, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Barki Sawo?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Barki Sawo.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Barki Sawo?

For Barki Sawo, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 166.4 hectares and irrigated land is 163.4 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Barki Sawo?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Barki Sawo. 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.