Bara Bigha is an inhabited village in Shekhopur Sarai Block of Sheikhpura district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 243882, the Census 2011 record lists 1,136 people in 140 households and the reported area is 89 hectares. The local references include Nimi Gram Panchayat, Shekhopur Sarai CD Block and the nearest town reference is Barbigha at about 17 km.
In short:
Bara Bigha is a village in Shekhopur Sarai Block, Sheikhpura district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 243882 and 1,136 people in 140 households.
Village Code243882
Population1,136
Households140
Area89 hectares
Nearest TownBarbigha
Detailed village profile
Bara Bigha at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,136 people, 89 hectares of reported area and Barbigha as the nearest town reference for Bara Bigha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Bara Bigha falls under Shekhopur Sarai Block in Sheikhpura district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 243882.
The record lists 1,136 people living in 140 households.
The reported village area is 89 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Barbigha.
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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Bara Bigha
Census Village Code
243882
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Sheikhpura
District Census Code
228
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Shekhopur Sarai
Sub-district Census Code
01373
CD Block
Shekhopur Sarai
Gram Panchayat
Nimi
Households
140
Population
1,136
Male Population
578
Female Population
558
Sex Ratio
965.4
Area
89 hectares
Area
0.89 sq km
Nearest Town
Barbigha
Nearest Town Distance
17 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 Density1,276.4 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size8.11 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share35.3%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.18%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share96.3%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Bara Bigha in the official administrative record. Census village code 243882, Nimi Gram Panchayat and Shekhopur Sarai CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
228
Sub-district Census Code
01373
Village Census Code
243882
CD Block Code
0361
Gram Panchayat Code
0007
CD Block Name
Shekhopur Sarai
Gram Panchayat Name
Nimi
Location and Distance
Barbigha is the nearest town listed for Bara Bigha, about 17 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
Shekhopur Sarai
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Sheikhpura
Distance from District Headquarter
15 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Barbigha
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
17 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Barbigha
Distance within State/UT
17 km
Nearest Town
Barbigha
Distance from Nearest Town
17 km
Total Geographical Area
89 hectares
Area
0.89 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,136 people in 140 households, with 578 male residents and 558 female residents. The average household size is 8.11, and SC share is 35.3% and ST share is 0.18% for Bara Bigha. Population density works out to about 1,276.4 people per sq km.
Total Households
140
Total Population
1,136
Male Population
578
Female Population
558
Sex Ratio
965.4
Average Household Size
8.11
SC Population
401
SC Male Population
197
SC Female Population
204
SC Population Share
35.3
ST Population
2
ST Male Population
1
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.18
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Bara Bigha 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
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Bara Bigha. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bara Bigha 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 in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.89 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
25 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Bara Bigha include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Bara Bigha include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
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 Bara Bigha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 81 hectares and irrigated land is 78 hectares (96.3% 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
1.08
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1.87 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
2.04 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.12 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
81.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
78.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
30 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
23 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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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 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
Canara Bank
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.
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 Bara Bigha village located?
Bara Bigha is in Shekhopur Sarai Block of Sheikhpura district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Bara Bigha village in?
Bara Bigha village is in Sheikhpura district.
Which state is Bara Bigha village in?
Bara Bigha village is in Bihar.
Which block is Bara Bigha under?
Bara Bigha comes under Shekhopur Sarai Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Bara Bigha?
The Census village code of Bara Bigha is 243882.
Which Gram Panchayat is Bara Bigha under?
Bara Bigha is listed under Nimi Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shekhopur Sarai.
What is the population of Bara Bigha village?
The village record lists 1,136 people and 140 households for Bara Bigha.
How many households are in Bara Bigha village?
The village record lists 140 households for Bara Bigha.
What is the male and female population of Bara Bigha?
The record lists 578 male residents and 558 female residents for Bara Bigha.
What is the sex ratio of Bara Bigha village?
The sex ratio of Bara Bigha is 965.4 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Bara Bigha village?
The reported geographical area of Bara Bigha is 89 hectares.
What is the population density of Bara Bigha village?
The approximate population density of Bara Bigha is 1,276.4 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Bara Bigha?
The nearest town listed for Bara Bigha is Barbigha, about 17 km away.
How far is Bara Bigha from the district headquarters?
Bara Bigha is about 15 km from Sheikhpura, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Bara Bigha from the sub-district headquarters?
Bara Bigha is about 5 km from Shekhopur Sarai, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Bara Bigha?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Bara Bigha.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Bara Bigha?
For Bara Bigha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 81 hectares and irrigated land is 78 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bara Bigha?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bara Bigha. 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.