Indian Village Directory

Bani Village

Bani is an inhabited village in Shankarpur Block of Madhepura district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 225904, the Census 2011 record lists 942 people in 179 households and the reported area is 121 hectares. The local references include Maura Kabiyahee, Behraree Gram Panchayat, Shankarpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Madhepura at about 21 km.

In short:

Bani is a village in Shankarpur Block, Madhepura district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 225904 and 942 people in 179 households.

Village Code225904
Population942
Households179
Area121 hectares
Nearest TownMadhepura

Detailed village profile

Bani at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 942 people, 121 hectares of reported area and Madhepura as the nearest town reference for Bani, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Madhepura
Block Shankarpur
CD Block Shankarpur
Gram Panchayat MAURA KABIYAHEE, BEHRAREE
  • Bani falls under Shankarpur Block in Madhepura district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 225904.
  • The record lists 942 people living in 179 households.
  • The reported village area is 121 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Madhepura.
  • 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

Key Village Facts

Village
Bani
Census Village Code
225904
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Madhepura
District Census Code
213
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Shankarpur
Sub-district Census Code
01162
CD Block
Shankarpur
Gram Panchayat
Maura Kabiyahee, Behraree
Households
179
Population
942
Male Population
488
Female Population
454
Sex Ratio
930.33
Area
121 hectares
Area
1.21 sq km
Nearest Town
Madhepura
Nearest Town Distance
21 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 778.51 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.26 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 24.52% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.11% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 85.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bani in the official administrative record. Census village code 225904, Maura Kabiyahee, Behraree Gram Panchayat and Shankarpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
213
Sub-district Census Code
01162
Village Census Code
225904
CD Block Code
0150
Gram Panchayat Code
00010002
CD Block Name
Shankarpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Maura Kabiyahee, Behraree

Location and Distance

Madhepura is the nearest town listed for Bani, about 21 km away. Madhepura is listed as the district headquarters at about 21 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Shankarpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Madhepura
Distance from District Headquarter
21 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Madhepura
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
21 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhepura
Distance within State/UT
21 km
Nearest Town
Madhepura
Distance from Nearest Town
21 km
Total Geographical Area
121 hectares
Area
1.21 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 942 people in 179 households, with 488 male residents and 454 female residents. The average household size is 5.26, and SC share is 24.52% and ST share is 0.11% for Bani. Population density works out to about 778.51 people per sq km.

Total Households
179
Total Population
942
Male Population
488
Female Population
454
Sex Ratio
930.33
Average Household Size
5.26
SC Population
231
SC Male Population
119
SC Female Population
112
SC Population Share
24.52
ST Population
1
ST Male Population
1
ST Population Share
0.11
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bani 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bani include hand pump 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
73 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bani 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 Bani include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, 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
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bani show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 93.68 hectares and irrigated land is 80.2 hectares (85.6% 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
21.36
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
3.57 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.5 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.89 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
93.68
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
13.48 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
80.2
Canals Area In Hectares
5.9 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
1.3 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bani village located?

Bani is in Shankarpur Block of Madhepura district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Bani village in?

Bani village is in Madhepura district.

Which state is Bani village in?

Bani village is in Bihar.

Which block is Bani under?

Bani comes under Shankarpur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bani?

The Census village code of Bani is 225904.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bani under?

Bani is listed under MAURA KABIYAHEE, BEHRAREE Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shankarpur.

What is the population of Bani village?

The village record lists 942 people and 179 households for Bani.

How many households are in Bani village?

The village record lists 179 households for Bani.

What is the male and female population of Bani?

The record lists 488 male residents and 454 female residents for Bani.

What is the sex ratio of Bani village?

The sex ratio of Bani is 930.33 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bani village?

The reported geographical area of Bani is 121 hectares.

What is the population density of Bani village?

The approximate population density of Bani is 778.51 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bani?

The nearest town listed for Bani is Madhepura, about 21 km away.

How far is Bani from the district headquarters?

Bani is about 21 km from Madhepura, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bani from the sub-district headquarters?

Bani is about 8 km from Shankarpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bani?

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

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

For Bani, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 93.68 hectares and irrigated land is 80.2 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Bani.

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.