Indian Village Directory

Shikarpur Village

Shikarpur is an inhabited village in Sonepur Block of Saran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 234507, the Census 2011 record lists 6,973 people in 1,081 households and the reported area is 533 hectares. The local references include Shikarpur Gram Panchayat, Sonepur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sonepur at about 10 km.

In short:

Shikarpur is a village in Sonepur Block, Saran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 234507 and 6,973 people in 1,081 households.

Village Code234507
Population6,973
Households1,081
Area533 hectares
Nearest TownSonepur

Detailed village profile

Shikarpur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 6,973 people, 533 hectares of reported area and Sonepur as the nearest town reference for Shikarpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Saran
Block Sonepur
CD Block Sonepur
Gram Panchayat SHIKARPUR
  • Shikarpur falls under Sonepur Block in Saran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 234507.
  • The record lists 6,973 people living in 1,081 households.
  • The reported village area is 533 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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
234507
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
Shikarpur
Households
1,081
Population
6,973
Male Population
3,670
Female Population
3,303
Sex Ratio
900
Area
533 hectares
Area
5.33 sq km
Nearest Town
Sonepur
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
841101
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 1,308.26 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.45 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 10.23% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.01% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 46.1% 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 234507, Shikarpur Gram Panchayat and Sonepur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
219
Sub-district Census Code
01267
Village Census Code
234507
CD Block Code
0255
Gram Panchayat Code
0007
CD Block Name
Sonepur
Gram Panchayat Name
Shikarpur

Location and Distance

Sonepur is the nearest town listed for Shikarpur, about 10 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
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sonepur
Distance within State/UT
10 km
Nearest Town
Sonepur
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
533 hectares
Area
5.33 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 6,973 people in 1,081 households, with 3,670 male residents and 3,303 female residents. The average household size is 6.45, and SC share is 10.23% and ST share is 0.01% for Shikarpur. Population density works out to about 1,308.26 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,081
Total Population
6,973
Male Population
3,670
Female Population
3,303
Sex Ratio
900
Average Household Size
6.45
SC Population
713
SC Male Population
385
SC Female Population
328
SC Population Share
10.23
ST Population
1
ST Male Population
1
ST Population Share
0.01
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Shikarpur list 2 government primary schools 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
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shikarpur include hand pump water and river or canal 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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.3 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
92.7 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
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 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
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 440.3 hectares and irrigated land is 203.1 hectares (46.1% 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
90.4
Net Area Sown In Hectares
440.3
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
237.2 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
203.1
Canals Area In Hectares
105.1 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
5.3 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 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.

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
18
Banks in Matched Records
10
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 13 72%
CRM 5 28%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 6 33%
Axis Bank Limited 2 11%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 2 11%
Punjab National Bank 2 11%
Bank of Baroda 1 5.6%

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
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
Central Bank of India ATM 841101 Saran Sonepur Pahleza Pahleja at and Post Pahleja-841101, Chapra Tehsil, 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
Punjab National Bank ATM 841101 Saran Sonepur Sonepur (Np) Sonepur Sonepur, 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 Shikarpur village located?

Shikarpur is in Sonepur Block of Saran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Shikarpur village in?

Shikarpur village is in Saran district.

Which state is Shikarpur village in?

Shikarpur village is in Bihar.

Which block is Shikarpur under?

Shikarpur comes under Sonepur 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 234507.

Which Gram Panchayat is Shikarpur under?

Shikarpur is listed under SHIKARPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sonepur.

What is the population of Shikarpur village?

The village record lists 6,973 people and 1,081 households for Shikarpur.

How many households are in Shikarpur village?

The village record lists 1,081 households for Shikarpur.

What is the male and female population of Shikarpur?

The record lists 3,670 male residents and 3,303 female residents for Shikarpur.

What is the sex ratio of Shikarpur village?

The sex ratio of Shikarpur is 900 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shikarpur village?

The reported geographical area of Shikarpur is 533 hectares.

What is the population density of Shikarpur village?

The approximate population density of Shikarpur is 1,308.26 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 Sonepur, about 10 km away.

How far is Shikarpur from the district headquarters?

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

How far is Shikarpur from the sub-district headquarters?

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

What education facilities are listed for Shikarpur?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools 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 440.3 hectares and irrigated land is 203.1 hectares.

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

The page shows 18 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shikarpur. 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.