How many villages are in Shankarpur Block?
Shankarpur Block has 9 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 9 inhabited villages. They are part of Madhepura district in Bihar.
Indian Village Directory
Shankarpur Block Village List
Shankarpur Block in Madhepura district, Bihar has 9 Census 2011 village records, including 9 inhabited villages. The listed villages cover 106,222 people, 22,238 households and 10,857.9 hectares. Reported local context includes 7 Gram Panchayats, village facilities, land-use fields, nearest-town references and individual village profiles. Census datasets record this administrative level as a sub-district, while local usage may call it a tehsil, taluka, mandal, block or tahasil.
Shankarpur Block has 9 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 9 inhabited villages. They are part of Madhepura district in Bihar.
Villages9
Inhabited Villages9
Population106,222
Households22,238
Area (ha)10,857.9
CD Blocks1
Key Facts
- Location
- Shankarpur Block is in Madhepura district, Bihar.
- Village Records
- 9 Census 2011 village records
- Inhabited Villages
- 9
- Listed Population
- 106,222
- Households
- 22,238
- Recorded Village Area
- 10,857.9 hectares
- Gram Panchayats
- 7
- Largest by Population
- Maura (42,528 people)
- Largest by Area
- Maura (4,732.2 hectares)
Largest Villages by Population
Maura is the highest-population village listed in Shankarpur Block, with 42,528 people and 8,790 households. It represents 40% of the listed block village population. Open the village profile to compare its Census code, facilities, area and nearest-town details.
| Rank | Village | Population | Local Pop Share | Households | Avg Household Size | Area (ha) | Pop / sq km | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maura | 42,528 | 40% | 8,790 | 4.8 | 4,732.20 | 898.7 | Madhepura | 28.0 |
| 2 | Jirwa | 26,295 | 25% | 5,539 | 4.7 | 2,384.69 | 1,102.7 | Madhepura | 18.0 |
| 3 | Behrari | 10,013 | 9.4% | 2,144 | 4.7 | 1,012 | 989.4 | Madhepura | 29.0 |
| 4 | Raibhir | 9,576 | 9% | 1,985 | 4.8 | 957 | 1,000.6 | Madhepura | 20.0 |
| 5 | Gidha | 8,962 | 8.4% | 1,877 | 4.8 | 857.89 | 1,044.7 | Madhepura | 18.0 |
| 6 | Basantpur | 4,613 | 4.3% | 1,056 | 4.4 | 375.12 | 1,229.7 | Madhepura | 24.0 |
| 7 | Kamargaon (Part in Singheshwar) ** | 1,883 | 1.8% | 356 | 5.3 | 238 | 791.2 | Madhepura | 22.0 |
| 8 | Champanagar | 1,410 | 1.3% | 312 | 4.5 | 180 | 783.3 | Madhepura | 20.0 |
| 9 | Bani | 942 | 0.9% | 179 | 5.3 | 121 | 778.5 | Madhepura | 21.0 |
Largest Villages by Area
Maura has the largest recorded village area in Shankarpur Block, at 4,732.2 hectares. This is 44% of the listed local village area. Use area values for broad comparison only; land and revenue work should use official records.
| Rank | Village | Area (ha) | Local Area Share | Population | Pop / sq km | Households | Households / ha | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maura | 4,732.20 | 44% | 42,528 | 898.7 | 8,790 | 1.86 | Madhepura | 28.0 |
| 2 | Jirwa | 2,384.69 | 22% | 26,295 | 1,102.7 | 5,539 | 2.32 | Madhepura | 18.0 |
| 3 | Behrari | 1,012 | 9.3% | 10,013 | 989.4 | 2,144 | 2.12 | Madhepura | 29.0 |
| 4 | Raibhir | 957 | 8.8% | 9,576 | 1,000.6 | 1,985 | 2.07 | Madhepura | 20.0 |
| 5 | Gidha | 857.89 | 7.9% | 8,962 | 1,044.7 | 1,877 | 2.19 | Madhepura | 18.0 |
| 6 | Basantpur | 375.12 | 3.5% | 4,613 | 1,229.7 | 1,056 | 2.82 | Madhepura | 24.0 |
| 7 | Kamargaon (Part in Singheshwar) ** | 238 | 2.2% | 1,883 | 791.2 | 356 | 1.5 | Madhepura | 22.0 |
| 8 | Champanagar | 180 | 1.7% | 1,410 | 783.3 | 312 | 1.73 | Madhepura | 20.0 |
| 9 | Bani | 121 | 1.1% | 942 | 778.5 | 179 | 1.48 | Madhepura | 21.0 |
Population Summary
Shankarpur Block has 106,222 people in 22,238 households across 9 Census 2011 village records.
Average Population / Village11,802
Average Household Size4.8
Inhabited Village %100%
Population Density / sq km978.3
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population106,222
Administrative Coverage
Administrative coverage links Shankarpur villages with local names reported in Census 2011 records. The page includes 1 CD block and 7 Gram Panchayats. Reported Gram Panchayats include Behraree, Giddha and Maura Kabiyahee.
CD Blocks Reported1
Gram Panchayats Reported7
Nearest Town Names Reported1
CD blocks reported: Shankarpur.
Gram Panchayats reported: Behraree, Giddha, Maura Kabiyahee, Maura Kabiyahee, Behraree, Parsa, Rampur Lahee, Maura Jharkaha, Maura Kabiyahee, Raybheer, Sonwarsha, Jirwa Maghela, Raybheer.
Village Facility Coverage
Village facility coverage for Shankarpur Block is based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields. Reported signals include primary school in 9 villages (100%), mobile coverage in 1 villages (11%), all-weather road in 2 villages (22%), domestic power supply in 4 villages (44%). These are historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.
| Facility | Villages with Facility | Reported Villages | Gap Count | % of All Villages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary School | 9 | 9 | 0 | 100 |
| Mobile Coverage | 1 | 9 | 8 | 11.11 |
| All-Weather Road | 2 | 9 | 7 | 22.22 |
| PDS Shop | 8 | 9 | 1 | 88.89 |
| Domestic Power Supply | 4 | 9 | 5 | 44.44 |
Median Nearest Town Distance21 km
Villages within 5 km0
Villages over 25 km2
| Distance Band | Villages | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Within 5 Km | 0 | 0% |
| 5-10 Km | 0 | 0% |
| 10-25 Km | 7 | 78% |
| Over 25 Km | 2 | 22% |
Location and Distance Highlights
Location and distance fields show how Shankarpur villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 9 villages, with an average of 22.22 km. The farthest listed nearest-town distance is 29.0 km for Behrari. Use these figures for orientation only.
| Distance Type | Reported Villages | Average km | Maximum km | Village | Place / HQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Town Distance | 9 | 22.22 | 29 | Behrari | Madhepura |
About the Available Data
This data coverage section explains the fields available for Shankarpur Block. The page summarises 26 data fields and 234 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.
View available data by section
| Data Section | Fields | Reported Values | Available / Positive Values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Codes and Administrative Details | 6 | 54 | 36 |
| Location and Distance | 3 | 27 | 18 |
| Population and Social Groups | 3 | 27 | 27 |
| Education Facilities | 8 | 72 | 35 |
| Connectivity, Roads and Transport | 2 | 18 | 3 |
| Financial, Market and Public Services | 1 | 9 | 8 |
| Power Supply | 3 | 27 | 9 |
Official Reference Links
These external links point to official district, state or land-record portals. Use them to verify current government information, land records, revenue details or administrative updates.
Villages in Shankarpur Block
The A-Z table below helps you find the correct village inside Shankarpur Block. Each row brings together the village name, Census code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility signals where those details are listed.
B Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bani | 225904 | 942 | 179 | 121 | Shankarpur | Maura Kabiyahee, Behraree | Madhepura | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Basantpur | 225906 | 4,613 | 1,056 | 375.12 | Shankarpur | Raybheer | Madhepura | Available | Not Available | Available | Available | |
| Behrari | 225903 | 10,013 | 2,144 | 1,012 | Shankarpur | Behraree | Madhepura | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
C Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champanagar | 225900 | 1,410 | 312 | 180 | Shankarpur | Giddha | Madhepura | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
G Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gidha | 225902 | 8,962 | 1,877 | 857.89 | Shankarpur | Giddha | Madhepura | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
J Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jirwa | 225899 | 26,295 | 5,539 | 2,384.69 | Shankarpur | Sonwarsha, Jirwa Maghela, Raybheer | Madhepura | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
K Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamargaon (Part in Singheshwar) ** | 225898 | 1,883 | 356 | 238 | Shankarpur | Maura Kabiyahee | Madhepura | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
M Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maura | 225905 | 42,528 | 8,790 | 4,732.20 | Shankarpur | Parsa, Rampur Lahee, Maura Jharkaha, Maura Kabiyahee | Madhepura | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
R Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raibhir | 225901 | 9,576 | 1,985 | 957 | Shankarpur | Raybheer | Madhepura | Available | Available | Available | Not Available |
Data Method and Verification
This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.
- Last Reviewed
- 30 May 2026
- Main Source
- Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
- Postal Context
- Use India Post for current address confirmation
- Banking Context
- Use the bank or RBI source record for current service status
Use Vill for village search, Census code lookup, population context and local comparison. For land ownership, revenue records, postal delivery, banking service, emergency travel or legal work, confirm the latest details through the official portal or local office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most populated village in Shankarpur Block?
Maura is the most populated village listed for Shankarpur Block, with 42,528 people and 8,790 households.
Which village has the largest recorded area in Shankarpur Block?
Maura has the largest recorded village area in Shankarpur Block, at 4,732.2 hectares.
How many Gram Panchayats are reported for Shankarpur Block?
The administrative summary reports 7 Gram Panchayats for Shankarpur Block. Reported names include Behraree, Giddha and Maura Kabiyahee.
What village facilities are reported in Shankarpur Block?
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-count signals include primary school in 9 villages, pds shop in 8 villages, domestic power supply in 4 villages. These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
What can I find in the Shankarpur Block village table?
The table lists villages with Census village code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility details where available.
Is Shankarpur also a sub-district in Census data?
Yes. In Census data this administrative level is recorded as a sub-district, while local wording may use terms such as tehsil, taluka, taluk, mandal, block or tahasil depending on the state.