Indian Village Directory

Sahijan Kalan Village

Sahijan Kalan is an inhabited village in Katiya Block of Gopalganj district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 229851, the Census 2011 record lists 1,230 people in 194 households and the reported area is 72 hectares. The local references include Gaura Gram Panchayat, Katiya CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katiya at about 8 km.

In short:

Sahijan Kalan is a village in Katiya Block, Gopalganj district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 229851 and 1,230 people in 194 households.

Village Code229851
Population1,230
Households194
Area72 hectares
Nearest TownKatiya

Detailed village profile

Sahijan Kalan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,230 people, 72 hectares of reported area and Katiya as the nearest town reference for Sahijan Kalan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Gopalganj
Block Katiya
CD Block Katiya
Gram Panchayat GAURA
  • Sahijan Kalan falls under Katiya Block in Gopalganj district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 229851.
  • The record lists 1,230 people living in 194 households.
  • The reported village area is 72 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Katiya.
  • 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
Sahijan Kalan
Census Village Code
229851
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Gopalganj
District Census Code
217
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Katiya
Sub-district Census Code
01215
CD Block
Katiya
Gram Panchayat
Gaura
Households
194
Population
1,230
Male Population
565
Female Population
665
Sex Ratio
1,176.99
Area
72 hectares
Area
0.72 sq km
Nearest Town
Katiya
Nearest Town Distance
8 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 1,708.33 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.34 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 13.74% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 75.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sahijan Kalan in the official administrative record. Census village code 229851, Gaura Gram Panchayat and Katiya CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
217
Sub-district Census Code
01215
Village Census Code
229851
CD Block Code
0203
Gram Panchayat Code
0010
CD Block Name
Katiya
Gram Panchayat Name
Gaura

Location and Distance

Katiya is the nearest town listed for Sahijan Kalan, about 8 km away. Gopalganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 46 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Katiya
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Gopalganj
Distance from District Headquarter
46 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Katiya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
8 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Katiya
Distance within State/UT
8 km
Nearest Town
Katiya
Distance from Nearest Town
8 km
Total Geographical Area
72 hectares
Area
0.72 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,230 people in 194 households, with 565 male residents and 665 female residents. The average household size is 6.34, and SC share is 13.74% and ST share is 0% for Sahijan Kalan. Population density works out to about 1,708.33 people per sq km.

Total Households
194
Total Population
1,230
Male Population
565
Female Population
665
Sex Ratio
1,176.99
Average Household Size
6.34
SC Population
169
SC Male Population
79
SC Female Population
90
SC Population Share
13.74
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sahijan Kalan list 1 government primary 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

Health Facilities

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

Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Others Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sahijan Kalan 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 Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
38 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sahijan Kalan 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
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sahijan Kalan include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sahijan Kalan is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 8 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sahijan Kalan show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Potato, net sown area is 52.99 hectares and irrigated land is 39.99 hectares (75.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Potato
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
13.04
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
3.97 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
52.99
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
13 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
39.99
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
1.99 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

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sahijan Kalan

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
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
2
Matched PINs
2

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 3 75%
CRM 1 25%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 75%
Central 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
Central Bank of India ATM 841425 Gopalganj Katiya Sidhwania Sidhwania Sidhwania, P. O. Bagahi Bazar, Teh.kateya, 841425, Gopalganj, Bihar, 841425
State Bank of India CRM 841437 Gopalganj Katiya Kataiya (Np) Kateya Kateya, Gopalganj, Bihar, 841437
State Bank of India ATM 841437 Gopalganj Katiya Kataiya (Np) Post Kateya Ps Kateya Dist Gopalganj Post Kateya Ps Kateya Dist Gopalganj, Gopalganj, Bihar, 841437
State Bank of India ATM 841437 Gopalganj Katiya Kataiya (Np) Hospital Road, Near Girls School, Kateya Hospital Road, Near Girls School, Kateya, Gopalganj, Bihar, 841437

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 Sahijan Kalan village located?

Sahijan Kalan is in Katiya Block of Gopalganj district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Sahijan Kalan village in?

Sahijan Kalan village is in Gopalganj district.

Which state is Sahijan Kalan village in?

Sahijan Kalan village is in Bihar.

Which block is Sahijan Kalan under?

Sahijan Kalan comes under Katiya Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sahijan Kalan?

The Census village code of Sahijan Kalan is 229851.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sahijan Kalan under?

Sahijan Kalan is listed under GAURA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Katiya.

What is the population of Sahijan Kalan village?

The village record lists 1,230 people and 194 households for Sahijan Kalan.

How many households are in Sahijan Kalan village?

The village record lists 194 households for Sahijan Kalan.

What is the male and female population of Sahijan Kalan?

The record lists 565 male residents and 665 female residents for Sahijan Kalan.

What is the sex ratio of Sahijan Kalan village?

The sex ratio of Sahijan Kalan is 1,176.99 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sahijan Kalan village?

The reported geographical area of Sahijan Kalan is 72 hectares.

What is the population density of Sahijan Kalan village?

The approximate population density of Sahijan Kalan is 1,708.33 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sahijan Kalan?

The nearest town listed for Sahijan Kalan is Katiya, about 8 km away.

How far is Sahijan Kalan from the district headquarters?

Sahijan Kalan is about 46 km from Gopalganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sahijan Kalan from the sub-district headquarters?

Sahijan Kalan is about 8 km from Katiya, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sahijan Kalan?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sahijan Kalan.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Sahijan Kalan?

For Sahijan Kalan, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Potato, net sown area is 52.99 hectares and irrigated land is 39.99 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sahijan Kalan?

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sahijan Kalan. 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.