Indian Village Directory

Shekh Duman Village

Shekh Duman is an inhabited village in Sonepur Block of Saran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 234502, the Census 2011 record lists 3,437 people in 530 households and the reported area is 36 hectares. The local references include Chaturpur Gram Panchayat, Sonepur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sonepur at about 12 km.

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Quick answer: Shekh Duman is a village in Sonepur Block, Saran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 234502 and 3,437 people in 530 households.
Village Code234502
Population3,437
Households530
Area36 hectares
Nearest TownSonepur

Key Village Facts

Village
Shekh Duman
Census Village Code
234502
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Saran
District Census Code
219
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sonepur
Sub-district Census Code
01267
CD Block
Sonepur
Gram Panchayat
Chaturpur
Households
530
Population
3,437
Male Population
1,834
Female Population
1,603
Sex Ratio
874.05
Area
36 hectares
Area
0.36 sq km
Nearest Town
Sonepur
Nearest Town Distance
12 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Shekh Duman at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,437 people, 36 hectares of reported area and Sonepur as the nearest town reference for Shekh Duman, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictSaran
BlockSonepur
CD BlockSonepur
Gram PanchayatCHATURPUR
  • Shekh Duman falls under Sonepur Block in Saran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 234502.
  • The record lists 3,437 people living in 530 households.
  • The reported village area is 36 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sonepur.
  • 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 Density9,547.22 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.48 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share14.93%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share85.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shekh Duman in the official administrative record. Census village code 234502, Chaturpur Gram Panchayat and Sonepur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
219
Sub-district Census Code
01267
Village Census Code
234502
CD Block Code
0255
Gram Panchayat Code
0006
CD Block Name
Sonepur
Gram Panchayat Name
Chaturpur

Location and Distance

Sonepur is the nearest town listed for Shekh Duman, about 12 km away. Chhapra is listed as the district headquarters at about 44 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sonepur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Chhapra
Distance from District Headquarter
44 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sonepur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sonepur
Distance within State/UT
12 km
Nearest Town
Sonepur
Distance from Nearest Town
12 km
Total Geographical Area
36 hectares
Area
0.36 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,437 people in 530 households, with 1,834 male residents and 1,603 female residents. The average household size is 6.48, and SC share is 14.93% and ST share is 0% for Shekh Duman. Population density works out to about 9,547.22 people per sq km.

Total Households
530
Total Population
3,437
Male Population
1,834
Female Population
1,603
Sex Ratio
874.05
Average Household Size
6.48
SC Population
513
SC Male Population
280
SC Female Population
233
SC Population Share
14.93
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
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
18 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Railway Station
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shekh Duman include 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.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Shekh Duman is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 6 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
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 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 Shekh Duman show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 21 hectares and irrigated land is 18 hectares (85.7% 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
10.0
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
21.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
18.0

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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Shekh Duman

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
23
Banks in Matched Records
10
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 18 78%
CRM 5 22%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 10 43%
Axis Bank Limited 2 8.7%
Central Bank of India 2 8.7%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 2 8.7%
Punjab National Bank 2 8.7%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 841101 Saran Sonepur Sonepur (Np) Dist Saran, 841101 Sonpur Gola Bazar, Ward No 01, Khata No 65, Khesra No 633, 634, Po+ps Sonepur, Saran, Bihar, 841101
Central Bank of India ATM 481101 Saran Sonepur Dudhaila Saran P. O. Sonepur-481101, Golabazar, Chapra Tehsil, Saran, Bihar, 481101
Bank of Baroda ATM 841101 Saran Sonepur Sonepur (Np) Sonepur First Floor, Sri Ram Janki Market, Near Shiv Sonepur, Saran, Bihar, 841101
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 841101 Saran Sonepur Sonepur (Np) Sonepur, Dist. - Saran, Bihar Dudhaila Gachhi, Goutam Chowk, Gola Bazar, Saran, Bihar, 841101
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 841101 Saran Sonepur Sonepur (Np) Near Registry Bazaar, Sonepur, Dist. Saran, Bihar - 841101. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. and 1st Floor, Razabazar, Saran, Bihar, 8…
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 841101 Saran Sonepur Sonepur (Np) Main Road at Gola Bazar, Idbi Bank Ltd, Yadu Palace, Saran, Bihar, 841101
Punjab National Bank ATM 841101 Saran Sonepur Sonepur (Np) Sonepur, Distt.- Saran - 841101 Drm Office, Saran, Bihar, 841101
Central Bank of India ATM 841101 Saran Sonepur Pahleza Pahleja at and Post Pahleja-841101, Chapra Tehsil, Saran, Bihar, 841101

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 Shekh Duman village located?

Shekh Duman is in Sonepur Block of Saran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Shekh Duman village in?

Shekh Duman village is in Saran district.

Which state is Shekh Duman village in?

Shekh Duman village is in Bihar.

Which block is Shekh Duman under?

Shekh Duman comes under Sonepur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Shekh Duman?

The Census village code of Shekh Duman is 234502.

Which Gram Panchayat is Shekh Duman under?

Shekh Duman is listed under CHATURPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sonepur.

What is the population of Shekh Duman village?

The village record lists 3,437 people and 530 households for Shekh Duman.

How many households are in Shekh Duman village?

The village record lists 530 households for Shekh Duman.

What is the male and female population of Shekh Duman?

The record lists 1,834 male residents and 1,603 female residents for Shekh Duman.

What is the sex ratio of Shekh Duman village?

The sex ratio of Shekh Duman is 874.05 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shekh Duman village?

The reported geographical area of Shekh Duman is 36 hectares.

What is the population density of Shekh Duman village?

The approximate population density of Shekh Duman is 9,547.22 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shekh Duman?

The nearest town listed for Shekh Duman is Sonepur, about 12 km away.

How far is Shekh Duman from the district headquarters?

Shekh Duman is about 44 km from Chhapra, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shekh Duman from the sub-district headquarters?

Shekh Duman is about 10 km from Sonepur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Shekh Duman?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Shekh Duman.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Shekh Duman?

For Shekh Duman, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 21 hectares and irrigated land is 18 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Shekh Duman?

The page shows 23 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shekh Duman. These records include 10 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.