Indian Village Directory

Babhaniawan Village

Babhaniawan is an inhabited village in Ben Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 245001, the Census 2011 record lists 1,329 people in 219 households and the reported area is 199 hectares. The local references include Eksara Gram Panchayat, Ben CD Block and the nearest town reference is Biharsharif at about 18 km.

In short:

Babhaniawan is a village in Ben Block, Nalanda district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 245001 and 1,329 people in 219 households.

Village Code245001
Population1,329
Households219
Area199 hectares
Nearest TownBiharsharif

Detailed village profile

Babhaniawan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,329 people, 199 hectares of reported area and Biharsharif as the nearest town reference for Babhaniawan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Nalanda
Block Ben
CD Block Ben
Gram Panchayat Eksara
  • Babhaniawan falls under Ben Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 245001.
  • The record lists 1,329 people living in 219 households.
  • The reported village area is 199 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
Babhaniawan
Census Village Code
245001
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nalanda
District Census Code
229
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ben
Sub-district Census Code
01393
CD Block
Ben
Gram Panchayat
Eksara
Households
219
Population
1,329
Male Population
702
Female Population
627
Sex Ratio
893.16
Area
199 hectares
Area
1.99 sq km
Nearest Town
Biharsharif
Nearest Town Distance
18 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 667.84 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.07 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 21.14% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.08% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 81.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Babhaniawan in the official administrative record. Census village code 245001, Eksara Gram Panchayat and Ben CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
229
Sub-district Census Code
01393
Village Census Code
245001
CD Block Code
0381
Gram Panchayat Code
0006
CD Block Name
Ben
Gram Panchayat Name
Eksara

Location and Distance

Biharsharif is the nearest town listed for Babhaniawan, about 18 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 18 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Ben
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Biharsharif
Distance from District Headquarter
18 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Biharsharif
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Biharsharif
Distance within State/UT
18 km
Nearest Town
Biharsharif
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
199 hectares
Area
1.99 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,329 people in 219 households, with 702 male residents and 627 female residents. The average household size is 6.07, and SC share is 21.14% and ST share is 0.08% for Babhaniawan. Population density works out to about 667.84 people per sq km.

Total Households
219
Total Population
1,329
Male Population
702
Female Population
627
Sex Ratio
893.16
Average Household Size
6.07
SC Population
281
SC Male Population
147
SC Female Population
134
SC Population Share
21.14
ST Population
1
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.08
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Babhaniawan list 3 government primary schools and 1 private 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
3
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
66 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Babhaniawan include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Babhaniawan include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Babhaniawan is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 7 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
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
7 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Babhaniawan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 171.2 hectares and irrigated land is 138.8 hectares (81.1% 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
27.8
Net Area Sown In Hectares
171.2
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
32.4 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
138.8
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
72.8 hectares

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

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Babhaniawan

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
5–10 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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Punjab National Bank ATM 803101 Nalanda Ben Akauna Distt: Nalanda Bharaopar, Biharsharif, Nalanda, Bihar, 803101

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 Babhaniawan village located?

Babhaniawan is in Ben Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Babhaniawan village in?

Babhaniawan village is in Nalanda district.

Which state is Babhaniawan village in?

Babhaniawan village is in Bihar.

Which block is Babhaniawan under?

Babhaniawan comes under Ben Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Babhaniawan?

The Census village code of Babhaniawan is 245001.

Which Gram Panchayat is Babhaniawan under?

Babhaniawan is listed under Eksara Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Ben.

What is the population of Babhaniawan village?

The village record lists 1,329 people and 219 households for Babhaniawan.

How many households are in Babhaniawan village?

The village record lists 219 households for Babhaniawan.

What is the male and female population of Babhaniawan?

The record lists 702 male residents and 627 female residents for Babhaniawan.

What is the sex ratio of Babhaniawan village?

The sex ratio of Babhaniawan is 893.16 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Babhaniawan village?

The reported geographical area of Babhaniawan is 199 hectares.

What is the population density of Babhaniawan village?

The approximate population density of Babhaniawan is 667.84 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Babhaniawan?

The nearest town listed for Babhaniawan is Biharsharif, about 18 km away.

How far is Babhaniawan from the district headquarters?

Babhaniawan is about 18 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Babhaniawan from the sub-district headquarters?

Babhaniawan is about 8 km from Ben, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Babhaniawan?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools and 1 private primary school for Babhaniawan.

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

For Babhaniawan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 171.2 hectares and irrigated land is 138.8 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Babhaniawan. These records include 1 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.