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Sharifa Village

Sharifa is an inhabited village in Islampur Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244987, the Census 2011 record lists 3,295 people in 512 households and the reported area is 499 hectares. The local references include Atma Gram Panchayat, Islampur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Islampur at about 20 km.

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Quick answer: Sharifa is a village in Islampur Block, Nalanda district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 244987 and 3,295 people in 512 households.
Village Code244987
Population3,295
Households512
Area499 hectares
Nearest TownIslampur

Key Village Facts

Village
Sharifa
Census Village Code
244987
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nalanda
District Census Code
229
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Islampur
Sub-district Census Code
01392
CD Block
Islampur
Gram Panchayat
Atma
Households
512
Population
3,295
Male Population
1,719
Female Population
1,576
Sex Ratio
916.81
Area
499 hectares
Area
4.99 sq km
Nearest Town
Islampur
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sharifa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,295 people, 499 hectares of reported area and Islampur as the nearest town reference for Sharifa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictNalanda
CD BlockIslampur
Gram PanchayatAtma
  • Sharifa falls under Islampur Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 244987.
  • The record lists 3,295 people living in 512 households.
  • The reported village area is 499 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Islampur.
  • 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density660.32 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.44 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share15.42%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.03%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sharifa in the official administrative record. Census village code 244987, Atma Gram Panchayat and Islampur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
229
Sub-district Census Code
01392
Village Census Code
244987
CD Block Code
0380
Gram Panchayat Code
0001
CD Block Name
Islampur
Gram Panchayat Name
Atma

Location and Distance

Islampur is the nearest town listed for Sharifa, about 20 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 54 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Islampur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
20 km
District Headquarter
Biharsharif
Distance from District Headquarter
54 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Islampur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Islampur
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Islampur
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
499 hectares
Area
4.99 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,295 people in 512 households, with 1,719 male residents and 1,576 female residents. The average household size is 6.44, and SC share is 15.42% and ST share is 0.03% for Sharifa. Population density works out to about 660.32 people per sq km.

Total Households
512
Total Population
3,295
Male Population
1,719
Female Population
1,576
Sex Ratio
916.81
Average Household Size
6.44
SC Population
508
SC Male Population
269
SC Female Population
239
SC Population Share
15.42
ST Population
1
ST Male Population
1
ST Population Share
0.03
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sharifa list 4 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
4
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sharifa include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
234.8 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sharifa include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sharifa 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 Sharifa is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 6 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
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sharifa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 234.8 hectares and irrigated land is 234.8 hectares (100% 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
43.93
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
20.27 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
200 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
234.8
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
234.8

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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sharifa

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

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
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 4 67%
CRM 2 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 50%
Axis Bank Limited 2 33%
Indian 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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited ATM 801303 Nalanda Islampur Islampur (Np) Biharsharif, Nalanda Bihar-801303 Bihar State Highway 4, Kali Sthan Chowk Islampur, Nalanda, Bihar, 801303
State Bank of India CRM 801303 Nalanda Islampur Islampur (Np) Shop No 2. Islampur Market, Nalanda, Bihar Shop No 2. Islampur Market, Nalanda, Bihar, Nalanda, Bihar, 801303
Indian Bank ATM 801303 Nalanda Islampur Bauri Dih Khodaganj Bauridih, Nalanda, Bihar, 801303
State Bank of India ATM 801303 Nalanda Islampur Islampur (Np) Shop No 2. Islampur Market, Nalanda, Bihar Shop No 2. Islampur Market, Nalanda, Bihar, Nalanda, Bihar, 801303
State Bank of India ATM 801303 Nalanda Islampur Islampur (Np) At and Post Islampur, Teh-Islampur. at and Post Islampur, Teh-Islampur, Nalanda, Bihar, 801303
Axis Bank Limited CRM 801303 Nalanda Islampur Islampur (Np) Ist: Nalanda, Bihar- Ground and First Floor at Rajgir Main Road, Islampur, Po and Ps : Islampur, D, Nalanda, Bihar, 801303

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 Sharifa village located?

Sharifa is in Islampur Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Sharifa village in?

Sharifa village is in Nalanda district.

Which state is Sharifa village in?

Sharifa village is in Bihar.

Which block is Sharifa under?

Sharifa comes under Islampur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sharifa?

The Census village code of Sharifa is 244987.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sharifa under?

Sharifa is listed under Atma Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Islampur.

What is the population of Sharifa village?

The village record lists 3,295 people and 512 households for Sharifa.

How many households are in Sharifa village?

The village record lists 512 households for Sharifa.

What is the male and female population of Sharifa?

The record lists 1,719 male residents and 1,576 female residents for Sharifa.

What is the sex ratio of Sharifa village?

The sex ratio of Sharifa is 916.81 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sharifa village?

The reported geographical area of Sharifa is 499 hectares.

What is the population density of Sharifa village?

The approximate population density of Sharifa is 660.32 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sharifa?

The nearest town listed for Sharifa is Islampur, about 20 km away.

How far is Sharifa from the district headquarters?

Sharifa is about 54 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sharifa from the sub-district headquarters?

Sharifa is about 20 km from Islampur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sharifa?

The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Sharifa.

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

For Sharifa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 234.8 hectares and irrigated land is 234.8 hectares.

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

The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sharifa. These records include 3 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.