Indian Village Directory

Shakranwan Village

Shakranwan is an inhabited village in Asthawan Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244542, the Census 2011 record lists 2,715 people in 472 households and the reported area is 197 hectares. The local references include Oiyab Gram Panchayat, Asthawan CD Block and the nearest town reference is Biharsharif at about 32 km.

In short:

Shakranwan is a village in Asthawan Block, Nalanda district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 244542 and 2,715 people in 472 households.

Village Code244542
Population2,715
Households472
Area197 hectares
Nearest TownBiharsharif

Detailed village profile

Shakranwan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,715 people, 197 hectares of reported area and Biharsharif as the nearest town reference for Shakranwan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Nalanda
Block Asthawan
CD Block Asthawan
Gram Panchayat oiyab
  • Shakranwan falls under Asthawan Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 244542.
  • The record lists 2,715 people living in 472 households.
  • The reported village area is 197 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Biharsharif.
  • 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
Shakranwan
Census Village Code
244542
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nalanda
District Census Code
229
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Asthawan
Sub-district Census Code
01385
CD Block
Asthawan
Gram Panchayat
Oiyab
Households
472
Population
2,715
Male Population
1,399
Female Population
1,316
Sex Ratio
940.67
Area
197 hectares
Area
1.97 sq km
Nearest Town
Biharsharif
Nearest Town Distance
32 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
803107
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 1,378.17 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.75 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 32.12% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 93.8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shakranwan in the official administrative record. Census village code 244542, Oiyab Gram Panchayat and Asthawan CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
229
Sub-district Census Code
01385
Village Census Code
244542
CD Block Code
0373
Gram Panchayat Code
16
CD Block Name
Asthawan
Gram Panchayat Name
Oiyab

Location and Distance

Biharsharif is the nearest town listed for Shakranwan, about 32 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 32 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Asthawan
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Biharsharif
Distance from District Headquarter
32 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Biharsharif
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
32 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Biharsharif
Distance within State/UT
32 km
Nearest Town
Biharsharif
Distance from Nearest Town
32 km
Total Geographical Area
197 hectares
Area
1.97 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,715 people in 472 households, with 1,399 male residents and 1,316 female residents. The average household size is 5.75, and SC share is 32.12% and ST share is 0% for Shakranwan. Population density works out to about 1,378.17 people per sq km.

Total Households
472
Total Population
2,715
Male Population
1,399
Female Population
1,316
Sex Ratio
940.67
Average Household Size
5.75
SC Population
872
SC Male Population
453
SC Female Population
419
SC Population Share
32.12
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Shakranwan 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shakranwan include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
158.8 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Private Bus Service
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shakranwan include 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.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Shakranwan is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 4 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shakranwan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 169.3 hectares and irrigated land is 158.8 hectares (93.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
27.7 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
169.3
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
10.5 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
158.8

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

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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Shakranwan

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
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Canara Bank 1 50%
Punjab National Bank 1 50%

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
Canara Bank ATM 803107 Nalanda Asthawan Asthawan Near High School Dak Bunglow Asthawan, Nalanda, Bihar, 803107
Punjab National Bank ATM 803107 Nalanda Asthawan Amanwan Distt-Nalanda Nepura, Bo-Ashtawa, Nalanda, Bihar, 803107

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 Shakranwan village located?

Shakranwan is in Asthawan Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Shakranwan village in?

Shakranwan village is in Nalanda district.

Which state is Shakranwan village in?

Shakranwan village is in Bihar.

Which block is Shakranwan under?

Shakranwan comes under Asthawan Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Shakranwan?

The Census village code of Shakranwan is 244542.

Which Gram Panchayat is Shakranwan under?

Shakranwan is listed under oiyab Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Asthawan.

What is the population of Shakranwan village?

The village record lists 2,715 people and 472 households for Shakranwan.

How many households are in Shakranwan village?

The village record lists 472 households for Shakranwan.

What is the male and female population of Shakranwan?

The record lists 1,399 male residents and 1,316 female residents for Shakranwan.

What is the sex ratio of Shakranwan village?

The sex ratio of Shakranwan is 940.67 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shakranwan village?

The reported geographical area of Shakranwan is 197 hectares.

What is the population density of Shakranwan village?

The approximate population density of Shakranwan is 1,378.17 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shakranwan?

The nearest town listed for Shakranwan is Biharsharif, about 32 km away.

How far is Shakranwan from the district headquarters?

Shakranwan is about 32 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shakranwan from the sub-district headquarters?

Shakranwan is about 10 km from Asthawan, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Shakranwan?

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

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

For Shakranwan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 169.3 hectares and irrigated land is 158.8 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shakranwan. 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.