Indian Village Directory

Banian Bigha Village

Banian Bigha is an inhabited village in Narhat Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 258185, the Census 2011 record lists 2,189 people in 296 households and the reported area is 93 hectares. The local references include Punaul Gram Panchayat, Narhat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hisua at about 12 km.

In short:

Banian Bigha is a village in Narhat Block, Nawada district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 258185 and 2,189 people in 296 households.

Village Code258185
Population2,189
Households296
Area93 hectares
Nearest TownHisua

Detailed village profile

Banian Bigha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,189 people, 93 hectares of reported area and Hisua as the nearest town reference for Banian Bigha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Nawada
Block Narhat
CD Block Narhat
Gram Panchayat Punaul
  • Banian Bigha falls under Narhat Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 258185.
  • The record lists 2,189 people living in 296 households.
  • The reported village area is 93 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Hisua.
  • 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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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Banian Bigha
Census Village Code
258185
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nawada
District Census Code
237
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Narhat
Sub-district Census Code
01521
CD Block
Narhat
Gram Panchayat
Punaul
Households
296
Population
2,189
Male Population
1,125
Female Population
1,064
Sex Ratio
945.78
Area
93 hectares
Area
0.93 sq km
Nearest Town
Hisua
Nearest Town Distance
12 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 2,353.76 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 7.4 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 54.23% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 10% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Banian Bigha in the official administrative record. Census village code 258185, Punaul Gram Panchayat and Narhat CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
237
Sub-district Census Code
01521
Village Census Code
258185
CD Block Code
0509
Gram Panchayat Code
3
CD Block Name
Narhat
Gram Panchayat Name
Punaul

Location and Distance

Hisua is the nearest town listed for Banian Bigha, about 12 km away. Nawada is listed as the district headquarters at about 24 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Narhat
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
4 km
District Headquarter
Nawada
Distance from District Headquarter
24 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Hisua
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Hisua
Distance within State/UT
12 km
Nearest Town
Hisua
Distance from Nearest Town
12 km
Total Geographical Area
93 hectares
Area
0.93 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,189 people in 296 households, with 1,125 male residents and 1,064 female residents. The average household size is 7.4, and SC share is 54.23% and ST share is 0% for Banian Bigha. Population density works out to about 2,353.76 people per sq km.

Total Households
296
Total Population
2,189
Male Population
1,125
Female Population
1,064
Sex Ratio
945.78
Average Household Size
7.4
SC Population
1,187
SC Male Population
612
SC Female Population
575
SC Population Share
54.23
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Banian Bigha 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.

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 Banian Bigha. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Banian Bigha include hand pump water and river or canal 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
River Canal
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.15 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
8.25 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Banian Bigha.

Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Banian Bigha 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.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
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 Banian Bigha is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 3 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
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Banian Bigha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 82.54 hectares and irrigated land is 8.25 hectares (10% 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
2.06
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3.15 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
82.54
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
74.29 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
8.25

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Banian Bigha village located?

Banian Bigha is in Narhat Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Banian Bigha village in?

Banian Bigha village is in Nawada district.

Which state is Banian Bigha village in?

Banian Bigha village is in Bihar.

Which block is Banian Bigha under?

Banian Bigha comes under Narhat Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Banian Bigha?

The Census village code of Banian Bigha is 258185.

Which Gram Panchayat is Banian Bigha under?

Banian Bigha is listed under Punaul Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Narhat.

What is the population of Banian Bigha village?

The village record lists 2,189 people and 296 households for Banian Bigha.

How many households are in Banian Bigha village?

The village record lists 296 households for Banian Bigha.

What is the male and female population of Banian Bigha?

The record lists 1,125 male residents and 1,064 female residents for Banian Bigha.

What is the sex ratio of Banian Bigha village?

The sex ratio of Banian Bigha is 945.78 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Banian Bigha village?

The reported geographical area of Banian Bigha is 93 hectares.

What is the population density of Banian Bigha village?

The approximate population density of Banian Bigha is 2,353.76 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Banian Bigha?

The nearest town listed for Banian Bigha is Hisua, about 12 km away.

How far is Banian Bigha from the district headquarters?

Banian Bigha is about 24 km from Nawada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Banian Bigha from the sub-district headquarters?

Banian Bigha is about 4 km from Narhat, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Banian Bigha?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Banian Bigha.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Banian Bigha?

For Banian Bigha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 82.54 hectares and irrigated land is 8.25 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Banian Bigha.

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.