Indian Village Directory

Shikarpur Village

Shikarpur is an inhabited village in Kasba Block of Purnia district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 223588, the Census 2011 record lists 2,506 people in 425 households and the reported area is 278 hectares. The local references include Sabdalpur Gram Panchayat, Kasba CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kasba at about 8 km.

In short:

Shikarpur is a village in Kasba Block, Purnia district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 223588 and 2,506 people in 425 households.

Village Code223588
Population2,506
Households425
Area278 hectares
Nearest TownKasba

Detailed village profile

Shikarpur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,506 people, 278 hectares of reported area and Kasba as the nearest town reference for Shikarpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Purnia
Block Kasba
CD Block Kasba
Gram Panchayat Sabdalpur
  • Shikarpur falls under Kasba Block in Purnia district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 223588.
  • The record lists 2,506 people living in 425 households.
  • The reported village area is 278 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Kasba.
  • 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
Shikarpur
Census Village Code
223588
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Purnia
District Census Code
211
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kasba
Sub-district Census Code
01135
CD Block
Kasba
Gram Panchayat
Sabdalpur
Households
425
Population
2,506
Male Population
1,329
Female Population
1,177
Sex Ratio
885.63
Area
278 hectares
Area
2.78 sq km
Nearest Town
Kasba
Nearest Town Distance
8 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 901.44 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.9 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 69.4% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shikarpur in the official administrative record. Census village code 223588, Sabdalpur Gram Panchayat and Kasba CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
211
Sub-district Census Code
01135
Village Census Code
223588
CD Block Code
0123
Gram Panchayat Code
0013
CD Block Name
Kasba
Gram Panchayat Name
Sabdalpur

Location and Distance

Kasba is the nearest town listed for Shikarpur, about 8 km away. Purnia is listed as the district headquarters at about 14 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kasba
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Purnia
Distance from District Headquarter
14 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Kasba
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
8 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Kasba
Distance within State/UT
8 km
Nearest Town
Kasba
Distance from Nearest Town
8 km
Total Geographical Area
278 hectares
Area
2.78 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,506 people in 425 households, with 1,329 male residents and 1,177 female residents. The average household size is 5.9, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Shikarpur. Population density works out to about 901.44 people per sq km.

Total Households
425
Total Population
2,506
Male Population
1,329
Female Population
1,177
Sex Ratio
885.63
Average Household Size
5.9
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Shikarpur 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shikarpur include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
56 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
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 Shikarpur 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.

ATM
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
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

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shikarpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 224.9 hectares and irrigated land is 156 hectares (69.4% 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
30.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
21.1 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
224.9
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
68.9 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
156.0
Canals Area In Hectares
80 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
20 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Shikarpur

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
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
13
Banks in Matched Records
5
Matched PINs
4

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 11 85%
CRM 2 15%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 8 62%
Uco Bank 2 15%
Bank of India 1 7.7%
Idbi Bank Limited 1 7.7%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 7.7%

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 India ATM 854325 Purnia Kasba Kasba (Np) District-Purnea Meena Complex, Ps-Kasba, Purnia, Bihar, 854325
State Bank of India ATM 854301 Purnia Kasba Kasba (Np) Purnea Sipahi Tola, Purnia, Bihar, 854301
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 854325 Purnia Kasba Semaria District: Purnia Idbi Bank Ltd, Near Koot Mill, Nh-57, Post- Garhbanali, Purnia, Bihar, 854325
State Bank of India ATM 854330 Purnia Kasba Kasba (Np) Near Surya Bhagwan Mandir, Kasba Near Surya Bhagwan Mandir, Kasba, Purnia, Bihar, 854330
State Bank of India ATM 854330 Purnia Kasba Kasba (Np) Nehru Chowk.kasba Purnia Nehru Chowk.kasba Purnia, Purnia, Bihar, 854330
State Bank of India ATM 854330 Purnia Kasba Kasba (Np) Kasba (Purnea) Near Nehruchowk, Purnia, Bihar, 854330
State Bank of India ATM 854330 Purnia Kasba Banaili Garhbanaili, Sarra, Nh-57, Service Road, Near Garhbanaili Bus Stand, Purnia, Bihar, 854330
State Bank of India ATM 854330 Purnia Kasba Banaili Near Garhbanaili Bus Stand Garhbanaili, Sarra, Nh-57, Service Road, Garhbanaili, Purnia, Bihar, 854330

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 Shikarpur village located?

Shikarpur is in Kasba Block of Purnia district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Shikarpur village in?

Shikarpur village is in Purnia district.

Which state is Shikarpur village in?

Shikarpur village is in Bihar.

Which block is Shikarpur under?

Shikarpur comes under Kasba Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Shikarpur?

The Census village code of Shikarpur is 223588.

Which Gram Panchayat is Shikarpur under?

Shikarpur is listed under Sabdalpur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kasba.

What is the population of Shikarpur village?

The village record lists 2,506 people and 425 households for Shikarpur.

How many households are in Shikarpur village?

The village record lists 425 households for Shikarpur.

What is the male and female population of Shikarpur?

The record lists 1,329 male residents and 1,177 female residents for Shikarpur.

What is the sex ratio of Shikarpur village?

The sex ratio of Shikarpur is 885.63 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shikarpur village?

The reported geographical area of Shikarpur is 278 hectares.

What is the population density of Shikarpur village?

The approximate population density of Shikarpur is 901.44 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shikarpur?

The nearest town listed for Shikarpur is Kasba, about 8 km away.

How far is Shikarpur from the district headquarters?

Shikarpur is about 14 km from Purnia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shikarpur from the sub-district headquarters?

Shikarpur is about 8 km from Kasba, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Shikarpur?

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

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

For Shikarpur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 224.9 hectares and irrigated land is 156 hectares.

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

The page shows 13 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shikarpur. These records include 5 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.