Efni is an inhabited village in Ariari Block of Sheikhpura district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244098, the Census 2011 record lists 4,631 people in 730 households and the reported area is 785.02 hectares. The local references include Efani Gram Panchayat, Ariari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sheikhpura at about 15 km.
In short:
Efni is a village in Ariari Block, Sheikhpura district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 244098 and 4,631 people in 730 households.
Village Code244098
Population4,631
Households730
Area785.02 hectares
Nearest TownSheikhpura
Detailed village profile
Efni at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 4,631 people, 785.02 hectares of reported area and Sheikhpura as the nearest town reference for Efni, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Efni falls under Ariari Block in Sheikhpura district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 244098.
The record lists 4,631 people living in 730 households.
The reported village area is 785.02 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Sheikhpura.
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
Efni
Census Village Code
244098
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Sheikhpura
District Census Code
228
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ariari
Sub-district Census Code
01377
CD Block
Ariari
Gram Panchayat
Efani
Households
730
Population
4,631
Male Population
2,443
Female Population
2,188
Sex Ratio
895.62
Area
785.02 hectares
Area
7.85 sq km
Nearest Town
Sheikhpura
Nearest Town Distance
15 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
811105
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 Density589.92 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.34 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share25.03%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.09%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share58%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Efni in the official administrative record. Census village code 244098, Efani Gram Panchayat and Ariari CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
228
Sub-district Census Code
01377
Village Census Code
244098
CD Block Code
0365
Gram Panchayat Code
0002
CD Block Name
Ariari
Gram Panchayat Name
Efani
Location and Distance
Sheikhpura is the nearest town listed for Efni, about 15 km away. Sheikhpura is listed as the district headquarters at about 15 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Ariari
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Sheikhpura
Distance from District Headquarter
15 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sheikhpura
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sheikhpura
Distance within State/UT
15 km
Nearest Town
Sheikhpura
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
785.02 hectares
Area
7.85 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 4,631 people in 730 households, with 2,443 male residents and 2,188 female residents. The average household size is 6.34, and SC share is 25.03% and ST share is 0.09% for Efni. Population density works out to about 589.92 people per sq km.
Total Households
730
Total Population
4,631
Male Population
2,443
Female Population
2,188
Sex Ratio
895.62
Average Household Size
6.34
SC Population
1,159
SC Male Population
614
SC Female Population
545
SC Population Share
25.03
ST Population
4
ST Female Population
4
ST Population Share
0.09
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Efni list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Efni. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Efni include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
342.11 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Efni include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Post Office
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
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 Efni 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
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 Efni show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 608.72 hectares and irrigated land is 353.26 hectares (58% 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
158.1
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
18.2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
608.72
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
255.46 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
353.26
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
11.15 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
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.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Idbi Bank Limited
1
100%
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Idbi Bank Limited
ATM
811105
Sheikhpura
Ariari
Nabinagar Kakrar
VILL-Nabinagar Kakrar, Idbi Bank Ltd, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 811105
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 Efni village located?
Efni is in Ariari Block of Sheikhpura district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Efni village in?
Efni village is in Sheikhpura district.
Which state is Efni village in?
Efni village is in Bihar.
Which block is Efni under?
Efni comes under Ariari Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Efni?
The Census village code of Efni is 244098.
Which Gram Panchayat is Efni under?
Efni is listed under Efani Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Ariari.
What is the population of Efni village?
The village record lists 4,631 people and 730 households for Efni.
How many households are in Efni village?
The village record lists 730 households for Efni.
What is the male and female population of Efni?
The record lists 2,443 male residents and 2,188 female residents for Efni.
What is the sex ratio of Efni village?
The sex ratio of Efni is 895.62 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Efni village?
The reported geographical area of Efni is 785.02 hectares.
What is the population density of Efni village?
The approximate population density of Efni is 589.92 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Efni?
The nearest town listed for Efni is Sheikhpura, about 15 km away.
How far is Efni from the district headquarters?
Efni is about 15 km from Sheikhpura, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Efni from the sub-district headquarters?
Efni is about 12 km from Ariari, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Efni?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Efni.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Efni?
For Efni, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 608.72 hectares and irrigated land is 353.26 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Efni?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Efni. These records include 1 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.