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.
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Quick answer: 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
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
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.
CD BlockBaikunthpur
Gram PanchayatSIRSA 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density839.93 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.78 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share20.38%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.12%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share60%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
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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
- 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 Type | Records | Share |
| ATM |
1 |
50% |
| CRM |
1 |
50% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| 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
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
| 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.