Indian Village Directory

Shahganwan Village

Shahganwan is an inhabited village in Salkhua Block of Saharsa district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 226664, the Census 2011 record lists 2,019 people in 386 households and the reported area is 578 hectares. The local references include Gordah Gram Panchayat, Salkhua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Saharsa at about 29 km.

In short:

Shahganwan is a village in Salkhua Block, Saharsa district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 226664 and 2,019 people in 386 households.

Village Code226664
Population2,019
Households386
Area578 hectares
Nearest TownSaharsa

Detailed village profile

Shahganwan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,019 people, 578 hectares of reported area and Saharsa as the nearest town reference for Shahganwan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Saharsa
Block Salkhua
CD Block Salkhua
Gram Panchayat GORDAH
  • Shahganwan falls under Salkhua Block in Saharsa district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 226664.
  • The record lists 2,019 people living in 386 households.
  • The reported village area is 578 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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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
Shahganwan
Census Village Code
226664
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
Gordah
Households
386
Population
2,019
Male Population
1,074
Female Population
945
Sex Ratio
879.89
Area
578 hectares
Area
5.78 sq km
Nearest Town
Saharsa
Nearest Town Distance
29 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 349.31 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.23 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 62.11% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.1% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 41.8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shahganwan in the official administrative record. Census village code 226664, Gordah Gram Panchayat and Salkhua CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
214
Sub-district Census Code
01179
Village Census Code
226664
CD Block Code
0167
Gram Panchayat Code
0004
CD Block Name
Salkhua
Gram Panchayat Name
Gordah

Location and Distance

Saharsa is the nearest town listed for Shahganwan, about 29 km away. Saharsa is listed as the district headquarters at about 29 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
29 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Saharsa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
29 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Saharsa
Distance within State/UT
29 km
Nearest Town
Saharsa
Distance from Nearest Town
29 km
Total Geographical Area
578 hectares
Area
5.78 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,019 people in 386 households, with 1,074 male residents and 945 female residents. The average household size is 5.23, and SC share is 62.11% and ST share is 0.1% for Shahganwan. Population density works out to about 349.31 people per sq km.

Total Households
386
Total Population
2,019
Male Population
1,074
Female Population
945
Sex Ratio
879.89
Average Household Size
5.23
SC Population
1,254
SC Male Population
682
SC Female Population
572
SC Population Share
62.11
ST Population
2
ST Male Population
1
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.1
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

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

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shahganwan include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shahganwan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 287.79 hectares and irrigated land is 120.3 hectares (41.8% 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
195.05
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
95.16 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
287.79
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
167.49 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
120.3

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 Shahganwan village located?

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

Which district is Shahganwan village in?

Shahganwan village is in Saharsa district.

Which state is Shahganwan village in?

Shahganwan village is in Bihar.

Which block is Shahganwan under?

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

What is the Census village code of Shahganwan?

The Census village code of Shahganwan is 226664.

Which Gram Panchayat is Shahganwan under?

Shahganwan is listed under GORDAH Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Salkhua.

What is the population of Shahganwan village?

The village record lists 2,019 people and 386 households for Shahganwan.

How many households are in Shahganwan village?

The village record lists 386 households for Shahganwan.

What is the male and female population of Shahganwan?

The record lists 1,074 male residents and 945 female residents for Shahganwan.

What is the sex ratio of Shahganwan village?

The sex ratio of Shahganwan is 879.89 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shahganwan village?

The reported geographical area of Shahganwan is 578 hectares.

What is the population density of Shahganwan village?

The approximate population density of Shahganwan is 349.31 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shahganwan?

The nearest town listed for Shahganwan is Saharsa, about 29 km away.

How far is Shahganwan from the district headquarters?

Shahganwan is about 29 km from Saharsa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shahganwan from the sub-district headquarters?

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

What education facilities are listed for Shahganwan?

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

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

For Shahganwan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 287.79 hectares and irrigated land is 120.3 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.