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Shankar Bigha Village

Shankar Bigha is an inhabited village in Ratni Faridpur Block of Jehanabad district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 260095, the Census 2011 record lists 396 people in 53 households and the reported area is 19 hectares. The local references include Pandaul Gram Panchayat, Ratni Faridpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jehanabad at about 27 km.

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Quick answer: Shankar Bigha is a village in Ratni Faridpur Block, Jehanabad district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 260095 and 396 people in 53 households.
Village Code260095
Population396
Households53
Area19 hectares
Nearest TownJehanabad

Key Village Facts

Village
Shankar Bigha
Census Village Code
260095
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Jehanabad
District Census Code
239
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ratni Faridpur
Sub-district Census Code
01535
CD Block
Ratni Faridpur
Gram Panchayat
Pandaul
Households
53
Population
396
Male Population
203
Female Population
193
Sex Ratio
950.74
Area
19 hectares
Area
0.19 sq km
Nearest Town
Jehanabad
Nearest Town Distance
27 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
804425
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Shankar Bigha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 396 people, 19 hectares of reported area and Jehanabad as the nearest town reference for Shankar Bigha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictJehanabad
CD BlockRatni Faridpur
Gram PanchayatPANDAUL
  • Shankar Bigha falls under Ratni Faridpur Block in Jehanabad district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 260095.
  • The record lists 396 people living in 53 households.
  • The reported village area is 19 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jehanabad.
  • 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 Density2,084.21 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size7.47 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shankar Bigha in the official administrative record. Census village code 260095, Pandaul Gram Panchayat and Ratni Faridpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
239
Sub-district Census Code
01535
Village Census Code
260095
CD Block Code
0523
Gram Panchayat Code
7711
CD Block Name
Ratni Faridpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Pandaul

Location and Distance

Jehanabad is the nearest town listed for Shankar Bigha, about 27 km away. Jehanabad is listed as the district headquarters at about 27 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Ratni Faridpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Jehanabad
Distance from District Headquarter
27 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jehanabad
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
27 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jehanabad
Distance within State/UT
27 km
Nearest Town
Jehanabad
Distance from Nearest Town
27 km
Total Geographical Area
19 hectares
Area
0.19 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 396 people in 53 households, with 203 male residents and 193 female residents. The average household size is 7.47, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Shankar Bigha. Population density works out to about 2,084.21 people per sq km.

Total Households
53
Total Population
396
Male Population
203
Female Population
193
Sex Ratio
950.74
Average Household Size
7.47
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Shankar Bigha list 1 government primary 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shankar Bigha include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Major 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 Shankar Bigha include ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shankar Bigha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 9.44 hectares and irrigated land is 9.44 hectares (100% 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
3.48
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
6.08 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
9.44
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
9.44
Canals Area In Hectares
9.44 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Shankar Bigha

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.

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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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Axis Bank Limited 1 100%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 804425 Jehanabad Ratni Faridpur Shakurabad P. S:-Shakurabad, Dist:-Jehanabad, Bihar, Pin:-804425 Khata No:-50, Plot No:-24, Bazar Road Shakurabad, Near Nehalpur S…

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 Shankar Bigha village located?

Shankar Bigha is in Ratni Faridpur Block of Jehanabad district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Shankar Bigha village in?

Shankar Bigha village is in Jehanabad district.

Which state is Shankar Bigha village in?

Shankar Bigha village is in Bihar.

Which block is Shankar Bigha under?

Shankar Bigha comes under Ratni Faridpur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Shankar Bigha?

The Census village code of Shankar Bigha is 260095.

Which Gram Panchayat is Shankar Bigha under?

Shankar Bigha is listed under PANDAUL Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Ratni Faridpur.

What is the population of Shankar Bigha village?

The village record lists 396 people and 53 households for Shankar Bigha.

How many households are in Shankar Bigha village?

The village record lists 53 households for Shankar Bigha.

What is the male and female population of Shankar Bigha?

The record lists 203 male residents and 193 female residents for Shankar Bigha.

What is the sex ratio of Shankar Bigha village?

The sex ratio of Shankar Bigha is 950.74 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shankar Bigha village?

The reported geographical area of Shankar Bigha is 19 hectares.

What is the population density of Shankar Bigha village?

The approximate population density of Shankar Bigha is 2,084.21 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shankar Bigha?

The nearest town listed for Shankar Bigha is Jehanabad, about 27 km away.

How far is Shankar Bigha from the district headquarters?

Shankar Bigha is about 27 km from Jehanabad, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shankar Bigha from the sub-district headquarters?

Shankar Bigha is about 7 km from Ratni Faridpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Shankar Bigha?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Shankar Bigha.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Shankar Bigha?

For Shankar Bigha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 9.44 hectares and irrigated land is 9.44 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Shankar Bigha?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shankar Bigha. These records include 1 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.