Sarmera is an inhabited village in Sarmera Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244489, the Census 2011 record lists 8,391 people in 1,666 households and the reported area is 671 hectares. The local references include Sarmera Gram Panchayat, Sarmera CD Block and the nearest town reference is Barbigha at about 12 km.
In short:
Sarmera is a village in Sarmera Block, Nalanda district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 244489 and 8,391 people in 1,666 households.
Village Code244489
Population8,391
Households1,666
Area671 hectares
Nearest TownBarbigha
Detailed village profile
Sarmera at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 8,391 people, 671 hectares of reported area and Barbigha as the nearest town reference for Sarmera, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Sarmera falls under Sarmera Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 244489.
The record lists 8,391 people living in 1,666 households.
The reported village area is 671 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Barbigha.
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
Sarmera
Census Village Code
244489
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nalanda
District Census Code
229
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sarmera
Sub-district Census Code
01384
CD Block
Sarmera
Gram Panchayat
Sarmera
Households
1,666
Population
8,391
Male Population
4,386
Female Population
4,005
Sex Ratio
913.13
Area
671 hectares
Area
6.71 sq km
Nearest Town
Barbigha
Nearest Town Distance
12 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
811104
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 Density1,250.52 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.04 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share19.23%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.01%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share33.2%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sarmera in the official administrative record. Census village code 244489, Sarmera Gram Panchayat and Sarmera CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
229
Sub-district Census Code
01384
Village Census Code
244489
CD Block Code
0372
Gram Panchayat Code
0007
CD Block Name
Sarmera
Gram Panchayat Name
Sarmera
Location and Distance
Barbigha is the nearest town listed for Sarmera, about 12 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
Sarmera
District Headquarter
Biharsharif
Distance from District Headquarter
32 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Barbigha
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Barbigha
Distance within State/UT
12 km
Nearest Town
Barbigha
Distance from Nearest Town
12 km
Total Geographical Area
671 hectares
Area
6.71 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 8,391 people in 1,666 households, with 4,386 male residents and 4,005 female residents. The average household size is 5.04, and SC share is 19.23% and ST share is 0.01% for Sarmera. Population density works out to about 1,250.52 people per sq km.
Total Households
1,666
Total Population
8,391
Male Population
4,386
Female Population
4,005
Sex Ratio
913.13
Average Household Size
5.04
SC Population
1,614
SC Male Population
867
SC Female Population
747
SC Population Share
19.23
ST Population
1
ST Male Population
1
ST Population Share
0.01
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sarmera list 6 government primary schools, 7 private primary schools, 1 government middle school and 2 government secondary schools. 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
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
6
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
7
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
2
Private Secondary School
Available
Private Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sarmera. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
3
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
2
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
4
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
TB Clinic Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
3
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
3
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
8
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sarmera 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
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
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
179.6 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sarmera include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather 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
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sarmera include commercial bank, cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
ATM
Available
Commercial Bank
Available
Cooperative Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sarmera is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 1 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
1 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sarmera show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 540.88 hectares and irrigated land is 179.6 hectares (33.2% 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
100.56
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
29.56 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
540.88
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
361.28 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
179.6
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
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
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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The village source reports ATM availability in the village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below add local banking service context.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Inside village
Commercial Bank
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
Available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
3
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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
3
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Canara Bank
1
33%
Punjab National Bank
1
33%
State Bank of India
1
33%
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.
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 Sarmera village located?
Sarmera is in Sarmera Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Sarmera village in?
Sarmera village is in Nalanda district.
Which state is Sarmera village in?
Sarmera village is in Bihar.
Which block is Sarmera under?
Sarmera comes under Sarmera Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sarmera?
The Census village code of Sarmera is 244489.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sarmera under?
Sarmera is listed under Sarmera Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sarmera.
What is the population of Sarmera village?
The village record lists 8,391 people and 1,666 households for Sarmera.
How many households are in Sarmera village?
The village record lists 1,666 households for Sarmera.
What is the male and female population of Sarmera?
The record lists 4,386 male residents and 4,005 female residents for Sarmera.
What is the sex ratio of Sarmera village?
The sex ratio of Sarmera is 913.13 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sarmera village?
The reported geographical area of Sarmera is 671 hectares.
What is the population density of Sarmera village?
The approximate population density of Sarmera is 1,250.52 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sarmera?
The nearest town listed for Sarmera is Barbigha, about 12 km away.
How far is Sarmera from the district headquarters?
Sarmera is about 32 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sarmera from the sub-district headquarters?
Sarmera is listed about 0 km from its block headquarters in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sarmera?
The village facility record lists 6 government primary schools, 7 private primary schools, 1 government middle school and 2 government secondary schools for Sarmera.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sarmera?
For Sarmera, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 540.88 hectares and irrigated land is 179.6 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sarmera?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sarmera. 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.