Where is Bafniwan village located?
Bafniwan is in Harnaut Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Bafniwan Village
Bafniwan is an inhabited village in Harnaut Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244283, the Census 2011 record lists 2,237 people in 371 households and the reported area is 136 hectares. The local references include Bafniwan Gram Panchayat, Harnaut CD Block and the nearest town reference is Biharsharif at about 22 km.
Bafniwan is a village in Harnaut Block, Nalanda district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 244283 and 2,237 people in 371 households.
Village Code244283
Population2,237
Households371
Area136 hectares
Nearest TownBiharsharif
Detailed village profile
Bafniwan at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,237 people, 136 hectares of reported area and Biharsharif as the nearest town reference for Bafniwan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Bafniwan falls under Harnaut Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 244283.
- The record lists 2,237 people living in 371 households.
- The reported village area is 136 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
- Bafniwan
- Census Village Code
- 244283
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Nalanda
- District Census Code
- 229
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Harnaut
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01380
- CD Block
- Harnaut
- Gram Panchayat
- Bafniwan
- Households
- 371
- Population
- 2,237
- Male Population
- 1,179
- Female Population
- 1,058
- Sex Ratio
- 897.37
- Area
- 136 hectares
- Area
- 1.36 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Biharsharif
- Nearest Town Distance
- 22 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
1,644.85 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
6.03 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
24.09%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0.04%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
52.1%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Bafniwan in the official administrative record. Census village code 244283, Bafniwan Gram Panchayat and Harnaut CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 229
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01380
- Village Census Code
- 244283
- CD Block Code
- 0368
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0017
- CD Block Name
- Harnaut
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Bafniwan
Location and Distance
Biharsharif is the nearest town listed for Bafniwan, about 22 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 22 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Harnaut
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 22 km
- District Headquarter
- Biharsharif
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 22 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Biharsharif
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 22 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Biharsharif
- Distance within State/UT
- 22 km
- Nearest Town
- Biharsharif
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 22 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 136 hectares
- Area
- 1.36 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,237 people in 371 households, with 1,179 male residents and 1,058 female residents. The average household size is 6.03, and SC share is 24.09% and ST share is 0.04% for Bafniwan. Population density works out to about 1,644.85 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 371
- Total Population
- 2,237
- Male Population
- 1,179
- Female Population
- 1,058
- Sex Ratio
- 897.37
- Average Household Size
- 6.03
- SC Population
- 539
- SC Male Population
- 269
- SC Female Population
- 270
- SC Population Share
- 24.09
- ST Population
- 1
- ST Male Population
- 1
- ST Population Share
- 0.04
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Bafniwan list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle 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
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Bafniwan. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bafniwan include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 35.84 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 22.4 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Bafniwan include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Post And Telegraph Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Bafniwan 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.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Bafniwan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 43 hectares and irrigated land is 22.4 hectares (52.1% 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
- 57.16
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 43.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 20.6 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 22.4
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- 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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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bafniwan
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
- 6
- Banks in Matched Records
- 3
- Matched PINs
- 3
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 6 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 3 | 50% |
| Punjab National Bank | 2 | 33% |
| Canara Bank | 1 | 17% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canara Bank | ATM | 803110 | Nalanda | Harnaut | Sabnahuar | Near Kalisthan Chandi More Harnaut, Nalanda, Bihar, 803110 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 803113 | Nalanda | Harnaut | Noorsarai | Noorsarai Noorsarai, Nalanda, Bihar, 803113 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 803123 | Nalanda | Harnaut | Barah | At - Kalyanbigha Ps - Harnaut Dugdha Samiti Office Kalyanbigha, Barah, Nalanda, Bihar, 803123 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 803110 | Nalanda | Harnaut | Bafniwan | Nalanda, Bihar PIN 803110 Harnaut, Distt:, Nalanda, Bihar, 803110 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 803110 | Nalanda | Harnaut | Hariharpur | Harnaut - Po Harnaut Harnaut - Po Harnaut, Nalanda, Bihar, 803110 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 803110 | Nalanda | Harnaut | Cheran | Ranchi Road, Main Market, Nalanda, Bihar, 803110 |
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
Which district is Bafniwan village in?
Bafniwan village is in Nalanda district.
Which state is Bafniwan village in?
Bafniwan village is in Bihar.
Which block is Bafniwan under?
Bafniwan comes under Harnaut Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Bafniwan?
The Census village code of Bafniwan is 244283.
Which Gram Panchayat is Bafniwan under?
Bafniwan is listed under Bafniwan Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Harnaut.
What is the population of Bafniwan village?
The village record lists 2,237 people and 371 households for Bafniwan.
How many households are in Bafniwan village?
The village record lists 371 households for Bafniwan.
What is the male and female population of Bafniwan?
The record lists 1,179 male residents and 1,058 female residents for Bafniwan.
What is the sex ratio of Bafniwan village?
The sex ratio of Bafniwan is 897.37 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Bafniwan village?
The reported geographical area of Bafniwan is 136 hectares.
What is the population density of Bafniwan village?
The approximate population density of Bafniwan is 1,644.85 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Bafniwan?
The nearest town listed for Bafniwan is Biharsharif, about 22 km away.
How far is Bafniwan from the district headquarters?
Bafniwan is about 22 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Bafniwan from the sub-district headquarters?
Bafniwan is about 22 km from Harnaut, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Bafniwan?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Bafniwan.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Bafniwan?
For Bafniwan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 43 hectares and irrigated land is 22.4 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bafniwan?
The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bafniwan. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.