Indian Village Directory

Shankarpur Village

Shankarpur is an inhabited village in Baikunthpur Block of Gopalganj district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 231230, the Census 2011 record lists 2,503 people in 433 households and the reported area is 298 hectares. The local references include Sirsa Manpur Gram Panchayat, Baikunthpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Barauli at about 30 km.

In short:

Shankarpur is a village in Baikunthpur Block, Gopalganj district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 231230 and 2,503 people in 433 households.

Village Code231230
Population2,503
Households433
Area298 hectares
Nearest TownBarauli

Detailed village profile

Shankarpur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,503 people, 298 hectares of reported area and Barauli as the nearest town reference for Shankarpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Gopalganj
Block Baikunthpur
CD Block Baikunthpur
Gram Panchayat SIRSA MANPUR
  • Shankarpur falls under Baikunthpur Block in Gopalganj district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 231230.
  • The record lists 2,503 people living in 433 households.
  • The reported village area is 298 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Barauli.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Shankarpur
Census Village Code
231230
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Gopalganj
District Census Code
217
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Baikunthpur
Sub-district Census Code
01228
CD Block
Baikunthpur
Gram Panchayat
Sirsa Manpur
Households
433
Population
2,503
Male Population
1,292
Female Population
1,211
Sex Ratio
937.31
Area
298 hectares
Area
2.98 sq km
Nearest Town
Barauli
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
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 839.93 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.78 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 20.38% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.12% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 60% 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 231230, Sirsa Manpur Gram Panchayat and Baikunthpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
217
Sub-district Census Code
01228
Village Census Code
231230
CD Block Code
0216
Gram Panchayat Code
0017
CD Block Name
Baikunthpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Sirsa Manpur

Location and Distance

Barauli is the nearest town listed for Shankarpur, about 30 km away. Gopalganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 47 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Baikunthpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Gopalganj
Distance from District Headquarter
47 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Barauli
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Barauli
Distance within State/UT
30 km
Nearest Town
Barauli
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
298 hectares
Area
2.98 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,503 people in 433 households, with 1,292 male residents and 1,211 female residents. The average household size is 5.78, and SC share is 20.38% and ST share is 0.12% for Shankarpur. Population density works out to about 839.93 people per sq km.

Total Households
433
Total Population
2,503
Male Population
1,292
Female Population
1,211
Sex Ratio
937.31
Average Household Size
5.78
SC Population
510
SC Male Population
257
SC Female Population
253
SC Population Share
20.38
ST Population
3
ST Male Population
2
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.12
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.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Vocational Training School ITI
Available
Government Vocational Training School ITI Count
1
Private Vocational Training School ITI
Available
Private Vocational Training School ITI Count
1
Government Non Formal Training Centre
Available
Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
161 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
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 Shankarpur include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
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 268.2 hectares and irrigated land is 161 hectares (60% 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
19.8
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
3.6 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3.4 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
268.2
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
107.2 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
161.0

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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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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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.

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
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
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 1 50%
CRM 1 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Central Bank of India 1 50%
State Bank of India 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
Central Bank of India ATM 841409 Gopalganj Baikunthpur Dighwa Dubauli Dighwa Dubauli, Gopalganj, Bihar, 841409
State Bank of India CRM 841409 Gopalganj Baikunthpur Dighwa Dak Bunglow Road Dighwa-Dubauli, Gopalganj, Bihar, 841409

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 Baikunthpur Block of Gopalganj district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Shankarpur village in?

Shankarpur village is in Gopalganj district.

Which state is Shankarpur village in?

Shankarpur village is in Bihar.

Which block is Shankarpur under?

Shankarpur comes under Baikunthpur 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 231230.

Which Gram Panchayat is Shankarpur under?

Shankarpur is listed under SIRSA MANPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Baikunthpur.

What is the population of Shankarpur village?

The village record lists 2,503 people and 433 households for Shankarpur.

How many households are in Shankarpur village?

The village record lists 433 households for Shankarpur.

What is the male and female population of Shankarpur?

The record lists 1,292 male residents and 1,211 female residents for Shankarpur.

What is the sex ratio of Shankarpur village?

The sex ratio of Shankarpur is 937.31 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shankarpur village?

The reported geographical area of Shankarpur is 298 hectares.

What is the population density of Shankarpur village?

The approximate population density of Shankarpur is 839.93 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 Barauli, about 30 km away.

How far is Shankarpur from the district headquarters?

Shankarpur is about 47 km from Gopalganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shankarpur from the sub-district headquarters?

Shankarpur is about 5 km from Baikunthpur, 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 268.2 hectares and irrigated land is 161 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.