Indian Village Directory

Shankarpur Village

Shankarpur is an inhabited village in Belaganj Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 254858, the Census 2011 record lists 1,223 people in 169 households and the reported area is 78 hectares. The local references include Balhari Gram Panchayat, Belaganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gaya at about 28 km.

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Quick answer: Shankarpur is a village in Belaganj Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 254858 and 1,223 people in 169 households.
Village Code254858
Population1,223
Households169
Area78 hectares
Nearest TownGaya

Key Village Facts

Village
Shankarpur
Census Village Code
254858
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Gaya
District Census Code
236
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Belaganj
Sub-district Census Code
01489
CD Block
Belaganj
Gram Panchayat
Balhari
Households
169
Population
1,223
Male Population
642
Female Population
581
Sex Ratio
904.98
Area
78 hectares
Area
0.78 sq km
Nearest Town
Gaya
Nearest Town Distance
28 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
804403
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Shankarpur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,223 people, 78 hectares of reported area and Gaya as the nearest town reference for Shankarpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictGaya
CD BlockBelaganj
Gram PanchayatBalhari
  • Shankarpur falls under Belaganj Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 254858.
  • The record lists 1,223 people living in 169 households.
  • The reported village area is 78 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Gaya.
  • 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 Density1,567.95 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size7.24 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share59.04%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.33%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share38.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shankarpur in the official administrative record. Census village code 254858, Balhari Gram Panchayat and Belaganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01489
Village Census Code
254858
CD Block Code
0477
Gram Panchayat Code
8058
CD Block Name
Belaganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Balhari

Location and Distance

Gaya is the nearest town listed for Shankarpur, about 28 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 28 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Belaganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
28 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Gaya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
28 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Gaya
Distance within State/UT
28 km
Nearest Town
Gaya
Distance from Nearest Town
28 km
Total Geographical Area
78 hectares
Area
0.78 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,223 people in 169 households, with 642 male residents and 581 female residents. The average household size is 7.24, and SC share is 59.04% and ST share is 0.33% for Shankarpur. Population density works out to about 1,567.95 people per sq km.

Total Households
169
Total Population
1,223
Male Population
642
Female Population
581
Sex Ratio
904.98
Average Household Size
7.24
SC Population
722
SC Male Population
374
SC Female Population
348
SC Population Share
59.04
ST Population
4
ST Male Population
3
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.33
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Shankarpur 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.

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
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Shankarpur. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Shankarpur.

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Private Courier Facility
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shankarpur include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. 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

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shankarpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 63 hectares and irrigated land is 24 hectares (38.1% 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
14.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
63.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
39 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
24.0
Canals Area In Hectares
20 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
3 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Shankarpur

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
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 1 50%
CRM 1 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 50%
ICICI Bank Limited 1 50%

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 804403 Gaya Belaganj Bela Station Road Sbi Near Rameshwar High School, Gaya, Bihar, 804403
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 804403 Gaya Belaganj Bela Vidhya Market Belaganj, Main Road, Dist Gaya, Bihar - 804403 ICICI Bank Ltd, Plot No 522, Khata No 104, Thana No 348, G…

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 Shankarpur village located?

Shankarpur is in Belaganj Block of Gaya district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Shankarpur village in?

Shankarpur village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Shankarpur village in?

Shankarpur village is in Bihar.

Which block is Shankarpur under?

Shankarpur comes under Belaganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Shankarpur?

The Census village code of Shankarpur is 254858.

Which Gram Panchayat is Shankarpur under?

Shankarpur is listed under Balhari Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Belaganj.

What is the population of Shankarpur village?

The village record lists 1,223 people and 169 households for Shankarpur.

How many households are in Shankarpur village?

The village record lists 169 households for Shankarpur.

What is the male and female population of Shankarpur?

The record lists 642 male residents and 581 female residents for Shankarpur.

What is the sex ratio of Shankarpur village?

The sex ratio of Shankarpur is 904.98 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shankarpur village?

The reported geographical area of Shankarpur is 78 hectares.

What is the population density of Shankarpur village?

The approximate population density of Shankarpur is 1,567.95 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shankarpur?

The nearest town listed for Shankarpur is Gaya, about 28 km away.

How far is Shankarpur from the district headquarters?

Shankarpur is about 28 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shankarpur from the sub-district headquarters?

Shankarpur is about 8 km from Belaganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Shankarpur?

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

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

For Shankarpur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 63 hectares and irrigated land is 24 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shankarpur. 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.