Indian Village Directory

Shahkol Village

Shahkol is an inhabited village in Dagarua Block of Purnia district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 224192, the Census 2011 record lists 375 people in 95 households and the reported area is 67 hectares. The local references include Babhani Gram Panchayat, Dagarua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purnia at about 25 km.

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Quick answer: Shahkol is a village in Dagarua Block, Purnia district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 224192 and 375 people in 95 households.
Village Code224192
Population375
Households95
Area67 hectares
Nearest TownPurnia

Key Village Facts

Village
Shahkol
Census Village Code
224192
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Purnia
District Census Code
211
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dagarua
Sub-district Census Code
01141
CD Block
Dagarua
Gram Panchayat
Babhani
Households
95
Population
375
Male Population
194
Female Population
181
Sex Ratio
932.99
Area
67 hectares
Area
0.67 sq km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Nearest Town Distance
25 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Shahkol at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 375 people, 67 hectares of reported area and Purnia as the nearest town reference for Shahkol, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictPurnia
BlockDagarua
CD BlockDagarua
Gram PanchayatBabhani
  • Shahkol falls under Dagarua Block in Purnia district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 224192.
  • The record lists 375 people living in 95 households.
  • The reported village area is 67 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Purnia.
  • 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 Density559.7 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.95 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share80.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shahkol in the official administrative record. Census village code 224192, Babhani Gram Panchayat and Dagarua CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
211
Sub-district Census Code
01141
Village Census Code
224192
CD Block Code
0129
Gram Panchayat Code
2
CD Block Name
Dagarua
Gram Panchayat Name
Babhani

Location and Distance

Purnia is the nearest town listed for Shahkol, about 25 km away. Purnia is listed as the district headquarters at about 25 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dagarua
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
14 km
District Headquarter
Purnia
Distance from District Headquarter
25 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Purnia
Distance within State/UT
25 km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Town
25 km
Total Geographical Area
67 hectares
Area
0.67 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 375 people in 95 households, with 194 male residents and 181 female residents. The average household size is 3.95, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Shahkol. Population density works out to about 559.7 people per sq km.

Total Households
95
Total Population
375
Male Population
194
Female Population
181
Sex Ratio
932.99
Average Household Size
3.95
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Shahkol list 1 government primary 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shahkol include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake 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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
5.77 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shahkol include self-help groups, 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
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shahkol show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Paddy and Maize, net sown area is 50.77 hectares and irrigated land is 40.77 hectares (80.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Third
Maize
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
8.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
7.23 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
50.77
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
40.77
Canals Area In Hectares
25 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
10 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Shahkol

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
9
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
7

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 8 89%
CRM 1 11%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 5 56%
Bank of Baroda 3 33%
Central Bank of India 1 11%

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
Bank of Baroda ATM 845310 Purnia Dagarua Saura Saura Jaber, 854315 Saura Jaber, 854315, Purnia, Bihar, 845310
Central Bank of India ATM 854315 Purnia Dagarua Katari Katari Katari, Teh.purnea, 854315, Purnia, Bihar, 854315
State Bank of India ATM 845301 Purnia Dagarua Dagarua Dagarua Dagarua, Purnia, Bihar, 845301
Bank of Baroda ATM 854330 Purnia Dagarua Ichalo Dagarua, Purnia Ichalo, Nh 31, Purnia, Bihar, 854330
State Bank of India ATM 854102 Purnia Dagarua Chopra Chopra Ram Nagar, Chopra Bazar, Teh.purnea Chopra Ram Nagar, Chopra Bazar, Teh.purnea, Purnia, Bihar, 854102
State Bank of India ATM 854326 Purnia Dagarua Biswaspur Opposite Paradise School Dagarua Biswaspur, Nh-31, Service Service Dagarua, Purnia, Bihar, 854326
Bank of Baroda ATM 854315 Purnia Dagarua Belgachhi Nh-31, Market Chowk Belgachhi, Purnia, Bihar, 854315
State Bank of India ATM 854326 Purnia Dagarua Biswaspur Nh-31, Service Service Dagarua, Opposite Paradise School Dagarua Biswaspur, Purnia, Bihar, 854326

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 Shahkol village located?

Shahkol is in Dagarua Block of Purnia district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Shahkol village in?

Shahkol village is in Purnia district.

Which state is Shahkol village in?

Shahkol village is in Bihar.

Which block is Shahkol under?

Shahkol comes under Dagarua Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Shahkol?

The Census village code of Shahkol is 224192.

Which Gram Panchayat is Shahkol under?

Shahkol is listed under Babhani Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dagarua.

What is the population of Shahkol village?

The village record lists 375 people and 95 households for Shahkol.

How many households are in Shahkol village?

The village record lists 95 households for Shahkol.

What is the male and female population of Shahkol?

The record lists 194 male residents and 181 female residents for Shahkol.

What is the sex ratio of Shahkol village?

The sex ratio of Shahkol is 932.99 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shahkol village?

The reported geographical area of Shahkol is 67 hectares.

What is the population density of Shahkol village?

The approximate population density of Shahkol is 559.7 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shahkol?

The nearest town listed for Shahkol is Purnia, about 25 km away.

How far is Shahkol from the district headquarters?

Shahkol is about 25 km from Purnia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shahkol from the sub-district headquarters?

Shahkol is about 14 km from Dagarua, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Shahkol?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Shahkol.

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

For Shahkol, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Paddy and Maize, net sown area is 50.77 hectares and irrigated land is 40.77 hectares.

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

The page shows 9 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shahkol. 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.