Shankarpur is an inhabited village in Dandkhora Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 225448, the Census 2011 record lists 383 people in 80 households and the reported area is 94 hectares. The local references include Sauriya Gram Panchayat, Dandkhora CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 12 km.
In short:
Shankarpur is a village in Dandkhora Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 225448 and 383 people in 80 households.
Village Code225448
Population383
Households80
Area94 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar
Detailed village profile
Shankarpur at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 383 people, 94 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for Shankarpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Shankarpur falls under Dandkhora Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 225448.
The record lists 383 people living in 80 households.
The reported village area is 94 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, Health 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
225448
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Katihar
District Census Code
212
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dandkhora
Sub-district Census Code
01150
CD Block
Dandkhora
Gram Panchayat
Sauriya
Households
80
Population
383
Male Population
177
Female Population
206
Sex Ratio
1,163.84
Area
94 hectares
Area
0.94 sq km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Nearest Town Distance
12 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 Density407.45 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.79 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share89.82%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share71.4%
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 225448, Sauriya Gram Panchayat and Dandkhora CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
212
Sub-district Census Code
01150
Village Census Code
225448
CD Block Code
0138
Gram Panchayat Code
0001
CD Block Name
Dandkhora
Gram Panchayat Name
Sauriya
Location and Distance
Katihar is the nearest town listed for Shankarpur, about 12 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 12 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Dandkhora
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
4 km
District Headquarter
Katihar
Distance from District Headquarter
12 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Katihar
Distance within State/UT
12 km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Town
12 km
Total Geographical Area
94 hectares
Area
0.94 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 383 people in 80 households, with 177 male residents and 206 female residents. The average household size is 4.79, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 89.82% for Shankarpur. Population density works out to about 407.45 people per sq km.
Total Households
80
Total Population
383
Male Population
177
Female Population
206
Sex Ratio
1,163.84
Average Household Size
4.79
ST Population
344
ST Male Population
156
ST Female Population
188
ST Population Share
89.82
Village Status
Inhabited
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Shankarpur. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2
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 Shankarpur 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 Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Shankarpur include black-topped road access, all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Post Office
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Railway Station
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Shankarpur include self-help groups, 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.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Shankarpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 70 hectares and irrigated land is 50 hectares (71.4% 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
4.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
70.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
20 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
50.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
50 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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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
More than 10 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 local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Punjab National Bank
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Punjab National Bank
ATM
855113
Katihar
Dandkhora
Sankatra
P. O. Salmari, Teh.katihar, Sankatra, 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 Shankarpur village located?
Shankarpur is in Dandkhora Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Shankarpur village in?
Shankarpur village is in Katihar district.
Which state is Shankarpur village in?
Shankarpur village is in Bihar.
Which block is Shankarpur under?
Shankarpur comes under Dandkhora 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 225448.
Which Gram Panchayat is Shankarpur under?
Shankarpur is listed under SAURIYA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dandkhora.
What is the population of Shankarpur village?
The village record lists 383 people and 80 households for Shankarpur.
How many households are in Shankarpur village?
The village record lists 80 households for Shankarpur.
What is the male and female population of Shankarpur?
The record lists 177 male residents and 206 female residents for Shankarpur.
What is the sex ratio of Shankarpur village?
The sex ratio of Shankarpur is 1,163.84 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Shankarpur village?
The reported geographical area of Shankarpur is 94 hectares.
What is the population density of Shankarpur village?
The approximate population density of Shankarpur is 407.45 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 Katihar, about 12 km away.
How far is Shankarpur from the district headquarters?
Shankarpur is about 12 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Shankarpur from the sub-district headquarters?
Shankarpur is about 4 km from Dandkhora, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Shankarpur?
For Shankarpur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 70 hectares and irrigated land is 50 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Shankarpur?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shankarpur. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Shankarpur.
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.