Where is Sarkanda village located?
Sarkanda is in Gobindpur Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sarkanda Village
Sarkanda is an inhabited village in Gobindpur Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257898, the Census 2011 record lists 3,275 people in 514 households and the reported area is 1,189 hectares. The local references include Sarkanda Gram Panchayat, Gobindpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nawada at about 22 km.
Village Code257898
Population3,275
Households514
Area1,189 hectares
Nearest TownNawada
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sarkanda
- Census Village Code
- 257898
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Nawada
- District Census Code
- 237
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Gobindpur
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01518
- CD Block
- Gobindpur
- Gram Panchayat
- Sarkanda
- Households
- 514
- Population
- 3,275
- Male Population
- 1,599
- Female Population
- 1,676
- Sex Ratio
- 1,048.16
- Area
- 1,189 hectares
- Area
- 11.89 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Nawada
- Nearest Town Distance
- 22 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 805102
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sarkanda at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,275 people, 1,189 hectares of reported area and Nawada as the nearest town reference for Sarkanda, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sarkanda falls under Gobindpur Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 257898.
- The record lists 3,275 people living in 514 households.
- The reported village area is 1,189 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Nawada.
- 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
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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 Density275.44 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.37 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share37.8%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share97.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sarkanda in the official administrative record. Census village code 257898, Sarkanda Gram Panchayat and Gobindpur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 237
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01518
- Village Census Code
- 257898
- CD Block Code
- 0506
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 7
- CD Block Name
- Gobindpur
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Sarkanda
Location and Distance
Nawada is the nearest town listed for Sarkanda, about 22 km away. Nawada 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
- Gobindpur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 3 km
- District Headquarter
- Nawada
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 22 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Nawada
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 22 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Nawada
- Distance within State/UT
- 22 km
- Nearest Town
- Nawada
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 22 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 1,189 hectares
- Area
- 11.89 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,275 people in 514 households, with 1,599 male residents and 1,676 female residents. The average household size is 6.37, and SC share is 37.8% and ST share is 0% for Sarkanda. Population density works out to about 275.44 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 514
- Total Population
- 3,275
- Male Population
- 1,599
- Female Population
- 1,676
- Sex Ratio
- 1,048.16
- Average Household Size
- 6.37
- SC Population
- 1,238
- SC Male Population
- 596
- SC Female Population
- 642
- SC Population Share
- 37.8
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sarkanda list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. 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
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sarkanda. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- 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
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position 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 Medicine Shop Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sarkanda include hand pump 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
- 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
- 251.3 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sarkanda include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sarkanda include self-help groups, 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.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- 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 Sarkanda is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 2 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
- 2 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 2 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 2 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sarkanda show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 811.6 hectares and irrigated land is 791.3 hectares (97.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 293.3 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 2.3
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 81.8 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 811.6
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 20.3 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 791.3
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 427.1 hectares
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 2 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 110.9 hectares
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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sarkanda
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
- More than 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 PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 805102 | Nawada | Gobindpur | Gobindpur | Nawada Tehsil Gobindpur, Nawada, Bihar, 805102 |
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 Sarkanda village in?
Sarkanda village is in Nawada district.
Which state is Sarkanda village in?
Sarkanda village is in Bihar.
Which block is Sarkanda under?
Sarkanda comes under Gobindpur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sarkanda?
The Census village code of Sarkanda is 257898.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sarkanda under?
Sarkanda is listed under Sarkanda Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gobindpur.
What is the population of Sarkanda village?
The village record lists 3,275 people and 514 households for Sarkanda.
How many households are in Sarkanda village?
The village record lists 514 households for Sarkanda.
What is the male and female population of Sarkanda?
The record lists 1,599 male residents and 1,676 female residents for Sarkanda.
What is the sex ratio of Sarkanda village?
The sex ratio of Sarkanda is 1,048.16 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sarkanda village?
The reported geographical area of Sarkanda is 1,189 hectares.
What is the population density of Sarkanda village?
The approximate population density of Sarkanda is 275.44 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sarkanda?
The nearest town listed for Sarkanda is Nawada, about 22 km away.
How far is Sarkanda from the district headquarters?
Sarkanda is about 22 km from Nawada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sarkanda from the sub-district headquarters?
Sarkanda is about 3 km from Gobindpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sarkanda?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Sarkanda.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sarkanda?
For Sarkanda, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 811.6 hectares and irrigated land is 791.3 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sarkanda?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sarkanda. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.