Where is Bani village located?
Bani is in Shankarpur Block of Madhepura district in Bihar, India.
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.
Village Code225904
Population942
Households179
Area121 hectares
Nearest TownMadhepura
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
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.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density778.51 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.26 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share24.52%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.11%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share85.6%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
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.