Indian Village Directory

Banganwan Village

Banganwan is an inhabited village in Salkhua Block of Saharsa district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 226659, the Census 2011 record lists 1,033 people in 188 households and the reported area is 322.3 hectares. The local references include Situaha Gram Panchayat, Salkhua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Saharsa at about 30 km.

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Quick answer: Banganwan is a village in Salkhua Block, Saharsa district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 226659 and 1,033 people in 188 households.
Village Code226659
Population1,033
Households188
Area322.3 hectares
Nearest TownSaharsa

Key Village Facts

Village
Banganwan
Census Village Code
226659
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Saharsa
District Census Code
214
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Salkhua
Sub-district Census Code
01179
CD Block
Salkhua
Gram Panchayat
Situaha
Households
188
Population
1,033
Male Population
524
Female Population
509
Sex Ratio
971.37
Area
322.3 hectares
Area
3.22 sq km
Nearest Town
Saharsa
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Banganwan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,033 people, 322.3 hectares of reported area and Saharsa as the nearest town reference for Banganwan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictSaharsa
BlockSalkhua
CD BlockSalkhua
Gram PanchayatSITUAHA
  • Banganwan falls under Salkhua Block in Saharsa district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 226659.
  • The record lists 1,033 people living in 188 households.
  • The reported village area is 322.3 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Saharsa.
  • 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

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density320.51 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.49 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share14.52%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share43.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Banganwan in the official administrative record. Census village code 226659, Situaha Gram Panchayat and Salkhua CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
214
Sub-district Census Code
01179
Village Census Code
226659
CD Block Code
0167
Gram Panchayat Code
0009
CD Block Name
Salkhua
Gram Panchayat Name
Situaha

Location and Distance

Saharsa is the nearest town listed for Banganwan, about 30 km away. Saharsa is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Salkhua
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Saharsa
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Saharsa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Saharsa
Distance within State/UT
30 km
Nearest Town
Saharsa
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
322.3 hectares
Area
3.22 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,033 people in 188 households, with 524 male residents and 509 female residents. The average household size is 5.49, and SC share is 14.52% and ST share is 0% for Banganwan. Population density works out to about 320.51 people per sq km.

Total Households
188
Total Population
1,033
Male Population
524
Female Population
509
Sex Ratio
971.37
Average Household Size
5.49
SC Population
150
SC Male Population
66
SC Female Population
84
SC Population Share
14.52
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Banganwan 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 Banganwan include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
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
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
47.5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Banganwan include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Banganwan 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
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

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Banganwan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 109.8 hectares and irrigated land is 47.5 hectares (43.3% 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
123.5
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
89 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
109.8
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
62.3 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
47.5

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Banganwan village located?

Banganwan is in Salkhua Block of Saharsa district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Banganwan village in?

Banganwan village is in Saharsa district.

Which state is Banganwan village in?

Banganwan village is in Bihar.

Which block is Banganwan under?

Banganwan comes under Salkhua Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Banganwan?

The Census village code of Banganwan is 226659.

Which Gram Panchayat is Banganwan under?

Banganwan is listed under SITUAHA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Salkhua.

What is the population of Banganwan village?

The village record lists 1,033 people and 188 households for Banganwan.

How many households are in Banganwan village?

The village record lists 188 households for Banganwan.

What is the male and female population of Banganwan?

The record lists 524 male residents and 509 female residents for Banganwan.

What is the sex ratio of Banganwan village?

The sex ratio of Banganwan is 971.37 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Banganwan village?

The reported geographical area of Banganwan is 322.3 hectares.

What is the population density of Banganwan village?

The approximate population density of Banganwan is 320.51 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Banganwan?

The nearest town listed for Banganwan is Saharsa, about 30 km away.

How far is Banganwan from the district headquarters?

Banganwan is about 30 km from Saharsa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Banganwan from the sub-district headquarters?

Banganwan is about 10 km from Salkhua, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Banganwan?

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

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

For Banganwan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 109.8 hectares and irrigated land is 47.5 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.