Indian Village Directory

Shamsherpur Village

Shamsherpur is an inhabited village in Azamnagar Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 225131, the Census 2011 record lists 612 people in 132 households and the reported area is 30.61 hectares. The local references include Mallikpur Gram Panchayat, Azamnagar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 50 km.

In short:

Shamsherpur is a village in Azamnagar Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 225131 and 612 people in 132 households.

Village Code225131
Population612
Households132
Area30.61 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar

Detailed village profile

Shamsherpur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 612 people, 30.61 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for Shamsherpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Katihar
Block Azamnagar
CD Block Azamnagar
Gram Panchayat MALLIKPUR
  • Shamsherpur falls under Azamnagar Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 225131.
  • The record lists 612 people living in 132 households.
  • The reported village area is 30.61 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Katihar.
  • 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
Shamsherpur
Census Village Code
225131
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Katihar
District Census Code
212
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Azamnagar
Sub-district Census Code
01148
CD Block
Azamnagar
Gram Panchayat
Mallikpur
Households
132
Population
612
Male Population
309
Female Population
303
Sex Ratio
980.58
Area
30.61 hectares
Area
0.31 sq km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Nearest Town Distance
50 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 1,999.35 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.64 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 12.42% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 31% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shamsherpur in the official administrative record. Census village code 225131, Mallikpur Gram Panchayat and Azamnagar CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
212
Sub-district Census Code
01148
Village Census Code
225131
CD Block Code
0136
Gram Panchayat Code
0025
CD Block Name
Azamnagar
Gram Panchayat Name
Mallikpur

Location and Distance

Katihar is the nearest town listed for Shamsherpur, about 50 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Azamnagar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Katihar
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
50 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Katihar
Distance within State/UT
50 km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Town
50 km
Total Geographical Area
30.61 hectares
Area
0.31 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 612 people in 132 households, with 309 male residents and 303 female residents. The average household size is 4.64, and SC share is 12.42% and ST share is 0% for Shamsherpur. Population density works out to about 1,999.35 people per sq km.

Total Households
132
Total Population
612
Male Population
309
Female Population
303
Sex Ratio
980.58
Average Household Size
4.64
SC Population
76
SC Male Population
46
SC Female Population
30
SC Population Share
12.42
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Shamsherpur 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

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shamsherpur 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shamsherpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 30.61 hectares and irrigated land is 9.48 hectares (31% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Net Area Sown In Hectares
30.61
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
21.13 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
9.48
Canals Area In Hectares
9.48 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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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Shamsherpur

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
9
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
4

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 9 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 5 56%
Central Bank of India 4 44%

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 855113 Katihar Azamnagar Salmara College Rd. Khersa No. 237 Salmari Bazar, Katihar, Bihar, 855113
State Bank of India ATM 854105 Katihar Azamnagar Azamnagar Azam Nagar Chowk Bazar Azam Nagar Chowk Bazar, Katihar, Bihar, 854105
Central Bank of India ATM 855122 Katihar Azamnagar Khuriyal Khuriyal Khuriyal, P. O. Dhumnagar, Teh.katihar, 855122, Katihar, Bihar, 855122
State Bank of India ATM 854317 Katihar Azamnagar Bagdar Bagdar Bagdar, P. O. Mukuria, Teh.katihar, Katihar, Bihar, 854317
Central Bank of India ATM 855122 Katihar Azamnagar Azamnagar Azamnagar at and Post Azamnagar, Katihar Tehsil, Katihar, Bihar, 855122
State Bank of India ATM 854105 Katihar Azamnagar Salmara State Bank of India Salmari State Bank of India Salmari, Katihar, Bihar, 854105
State Bank of India ATM 855113 Katihar Azamnagar Azamnagar A. R Plaza, College Chowk, Salmari, Dist - Katihar A. R Plaza, College Chowk, Salmari, Dist - Katihar, Katihar, Bihar…
State Bank of India ATM 855113 Katihar Azamnagar Azamnagar Near Central Bank, Block Road, Azamnagar Near Central Bank, Block Road, Azamnagar, Katihar, Bihar, 855113

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 Shamsherpur village located?

Shamsherpur is in Azamnagar Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Shamsherpur village in?

Shamsherpur village is in Katihar district.

Which state is Shamsherpur village in?

Shamsherpur village is in Bihar.

Which block is Shamsherpur under?

Shamsherpur comes under Azamnagar Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Shamsherpur?

The Census village code of Shamsherpur is 225131.

Which Gram Panchayat is Shamsherpur under?

Shamsherpur is listed under MALLIKPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Azamnagar.

What is the population of Shamsherpur village?

The village record lists 612 people and 132 households for Shamsherpur.

How many households are in Shamsherpur village?

The village record lists 132 households for Shamsherpur.

What is the male and female population of Shamsherpur?

The record lists 309 male residents and 303 female residents for Shamsherpur.

What is the sex ratio of Shamsherpur village?

The sex ratio of Shamsherpur is 980.58 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shamsherpur village?

The reported geographical area of Shamsherpur is 30.61 hectares.

What is the population density of Shamsherpur village?

The approximate population density of Shamsherpur is 1,999.35 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shamsherpur?

The nearest town listed for Shamsherpur is Katihar, about 50 km away.

How far is Shamsherpur from the district headquarters?

Shamsherpur is about 50 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shamsherpur from the sub-district headquarters?

Shamsherpur is about 15 km from Azamnagar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Shamsherpur?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Shamsherpur.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Shamsherpur?

For Shamsherpur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 30.61 hectares and irrigated land is 9.48 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Shamsherpur?

The page shows 9 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shamsherpur. 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.