Where is Shiva village located?
Shiva is in Imamganj Block of Gaya district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Shiva Village
Shiva is an inhabited village in Imamganj Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 255963, the Census 2011 record lists 1,135 people in 216 households and the reported area is 291 hectares. The local references include Biraj Gram Panchayat, Imamganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 49 km.
Village Code255963
Population1,135
Households216
Area291 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Shiva
- Census Village Code
- 255963
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Gaya
- District Census Code
- 236
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Imamganj
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01501
- CD Block
- Imamganj
- Gram Panchayat
- Biraj
- Households
- 216
- Population
- 1,135
- Male Population
- 591
- Female Population
- 544
- Sex Ratio
- 920.47
- Area
- 291 hectares
- Area
- 2.91 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Sherghati
- Nearest Town Distance
- 49 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Shiva at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,135 people, 291 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Shiva, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Shiva falls under Imamganj Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 255963.
- The record lists 1,135 people living in 216 households.
- The reported village area is 291 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, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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 Density390.03 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.25 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share57.62%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share48.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Shiva in the official administrative record. Census village code 255963, Biraj Gram Panchayat and Imamganj CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 236
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01501
- Village Census Code
- 255963
- CD Block Code
- 0489
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 8215
- CD Block Name
- Imamganj
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Biraj
Location and Distance
Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Shiva, about 49 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 72 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Imamganj
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 12 km
- District Headquarter
- Gaya
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 72 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Sherghati
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 49 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Sherghati
- Distance within State/UT
- 49 km
- Nearest Town
- Sherghati
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 49 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 291 hectares
- Area
- 2.91 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,135 people in 216 households, with 591 male residents and 544 female residents. The average household size is 5.25, and SC share is 57.62% and ST share is 0% for Shiva. Population density works out to about 390.03 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 216
- Total Population
- 1,135
- Male Population
- 591
- Female Population
- 544
- Sex Ratio
- 920.47
- Average Household Size
- 5.25
- SC Population
- 654
- SC Male Population
- 337
- SC Female Population
- 317
- SC Population Share
- 57.62
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shiva 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
- Closed Drainage
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 6 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 89.09 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Shiva include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Shiva include assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Shiva show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Pulse, net sown area is 183 hectares and irrigated land is 89.09 hectares (48.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Pulse
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 57 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 12.0
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 8 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 10 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 7 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 8 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 183.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 93.91 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 89.09
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 Shiva
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
- 5
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 2
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 4 | 80% |
| CRM | 1 | 20% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | 3 | 60% |
| State Bank of India | 2 | 40% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 824206 | Gaya | Imamganj | Imamganj | Aurangabad Tehsil Imamganj, Gaya, Bihar, 824206 |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 824206 | Gaya | Imamganj | Imamganj | Imamganj Sbi, Imamaganj, Gaya, Bihar, 824206 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 824210 | Gaya | Imamganj | Nagwan | Teh.sherghati Nagwan(imamganj), Gaya, Bihar, 824210 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 824206 | Gaya | Imamganj | Imamganj | Imamganj Sbi, Imamaganj, Gaya, Bihar, 824206 |
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
Which district is Shiva village in?
Shiva village is in Gaya district.
Which state is Shiva village in?
Shiva village is in Bihar.
Which block is Shiva under?
Shiva comes under Imamganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Shiva?
The Census village code of Shiva is 255963.
Which Gram Panchayat is Shiva under?
Shiva is listed under Biraj Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Imamganj.
What is the population of Shiva village?
The village record lists 1,135 people and 216 households for Shiva.
How many households are in Shiva village?
The village record lists 216 households for Shiva.
What is the male and female population of Shiva?
The record lists 591 male residents and 544 female residents for Shiva.
What is the sex ratio of Shiva village?
The sex ratio of Shiva is 920.47 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Shiva village?
The reported geographical area of Shiva is 291 hectares.
What is the population density of Shiva village?
The approximate population density of Shiva is 390.03 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Shiva?
The nearest town listed for Shiva is Sherghati, about 49 km away.
How far is Shiva from the district headquarters?
Shiva is about 72 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Shiva from the sub-district headquarters?
Shiva is about 12 km from Imamganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Shiva?
For Shiva, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Pulse, net sown area is 183 hectares and irrigated land is 89.09 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Shiva?
The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shiva. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Shiva.