Indian Village Directory

Palanki Sakhi Village

Palanki Sakhi is an inhabited village in Guraru Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 255560, the Census 2011 record lists 1,420 people in 249 households and the reported area is 100 hectares. The local references include Rauna Gram Panchayat, Guraru CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gaya at about 25 km.

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Quick answer: Palanki Sakhi is a village in Guraru Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 255560 and 1,420 people in 249 households.
Village Code255560
Population1,420
Households249
Area100 hectares
Nearest TownGaya

Key Village Facts

Village
Palanki Sakhi
Census Village Code
255560
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Gaya
District Census Code
236
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Guraru
Sub-district Census Code
01497
CD Block
Guraru
Gram Panchayat
Rauna
Households
249
Population
1,420
Male Population
733
Female Population
687
Sex Ratio
937.24
Area
100 hectares
Area
1 sq km
Nearest Town
Gaya
Nearest Town Distance
25 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Palanki Sakhi at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,420 people, 100 hectares of reported area and Gaya as the nearest town reference for Palanki Sakhi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictGaya
BlockGuraru
CD BlockGuraru
Gram PanchayatRauna
  • Palanki Sakhi falls under Guraru Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 255560.
  • The record lists 1,420 people living in 249 households.
  • The reported village area is 100 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 Density1,420 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.7 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share68.38%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.07%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share44.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Palanki Sakhi in the official administrative record. Census village code 255560, Rauna Gram Panchayat and Guraru CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01497
Village Census Code
255560
CD Block Code
0485
Gram Panchayat Code
8162
CD Block Name
Guraru
Gram Panchayat Name
Rauna

Location and Distance

Gaya is the nearest town listed for Palanki Sakhi, about 25 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 25 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Guraru
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
25 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Gaya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Gaya
Distance within State/UT
25 km
Nearest Town
Gaya
Distance from Nearest Town
25 km
Total Geographical Area
100 hectares
Area
1 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,420 people in 249 households, with 733 male residents and 687 female residents. The average household size is 5.7, and SC share is 68.38% and ST share is 0.07% for Palanki Sakhi. Population density works out to about 1,420 people per sq km.

Total Households
249
Total Population
1,420
Male Population
733
Female Population
687
Sex Ratio
937.24
Average Household Size
5.7
SC Population
971
SC Male Population
514
SC Female Population
457
SC Population Share
68.38
ST Population
1
ST Male Population
1
ST Population Share
0.07
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Palanki Sakhi 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 Palanki Sakhi 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
8 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Palanki Sakhi include mobile phone coverage, 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
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
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 Palanki Sakhi include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Palanki Sakhi show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 38 hectares and irrigated land is 17 hectares (44.7% 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
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
16 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
18 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
38.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
21 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
17.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
9 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 Palanki Sakhi

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
4
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 4 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 2 50%
Bank of Baroda 1 25%
State Bank of India 1 25%

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 824118 Gaya Guraru Guraru Guraru Bazar, Guraru Mathura Pur Road, Gaya, Bihar, 824118
Punjab National Bank ATM 824118 Gaya Guraru Guraru Guraru Guraru, Gaya, Bihar, 824118
State Bank of India ATM 824118 Gaya Guraru Guraru Opposite Bank of Baroda, Mathurapur Road, Guraru Opposite Bank of Baroda, Mathurapur Road, Guraru, Gaya, Bihar, 824118
Punjab National Bank ATM 824118 Gaya Guraru Guraru At- Gararu Chowk, Po Ps-Gararu, Dist-Gaya Gararu Offsite Atm, C/O Nagender Sharma, Gaya, Bihar, 824118

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 Palanki Sakhi village located?

Palanki Sakhi is in Guraru Block of Gaya district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Palanki Sakhi village in?

Palanki Sakhi village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Palanki Sakhi village in?

Palanki Sakhi village is in Bihar.

Which block is Palanki Sakhi under?

Palanki Sakhi comes under Guraru Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Palanki Sakhi?

The Census village code of Palanki Sakhi is 255560.

Which Gram Panchayat is Palanki Sakhi under?

Palanki Sakhi is listed under Rauna Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Guraru.

What is the population of Palanki Sakhi village?

The village record lists 1,420 people and 249 households for Palanki Sakhi.

How many households are in Palanki Sakhi village?

The village record lists 249 households for Palanki Sakhi.

What is the male and female population of Palanki Sakhi?

The record lists 733 male residents and 687 female residents for Palanki Sakhi.

What is the sex ratio of Palanki Sakhi village?

The sex ratio of Palanki Sakhi is 937.24 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Palanki Sakhi village?

The reported geographical area of Palanki Sakhi is 100 hectares.

What is the population density of Palanki Sakhi village?

The approximate population density of Palanki Sakhi is 1,420 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Palanki Sakhi?

The nearest town listed for Palanki Sakhi is Gaya, about 25 km away.

How far is Palanki Sakhi from the district headquarters?

Palanki Sakhi is about 25 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Palanki Sakhi from the sub-district headquarters?

Palanki Sakhi is about 3 km from Guraru, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Palanki Sakhi?

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

What crops or land-use details are reported for Palanki Sakhi?

For Palanki Sakhi, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 38 hectares and irrigated land is 17 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Palanki Sakhi?

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Palanki Sakhi. These records include 3 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.