Indian Village Directory

Paharia Village

Paharia is an inhabited village in Shekhopur Sarai Block of Sheikhpura district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 243880, the Census 2011 record lists 1,497 people in 247 households and the reported area is 78 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:

Paharia is a village in Shekhopur Sarai Block, Sheikhpura district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 243880 and 1,497 people in 247 households.

Village Code243880
Population1,497
Households247
Area78 hectares
Nearest TownBarbigha

Detailed village profile

Paharia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,497 people, 78 hectares of reported area and Barbigha as the nearest town reference for Paharia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Sheikhpura
CD Block Shekhopur Sarai
Gram Panchayat Nimi
  • Paharia falls under Shekhopur Sarai Block in Sheikhpura district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 243880.
  • The record lists 1,497 people living in 247 households.
  • The reported village area is 78 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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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
Paharia
Census Village Code
243880
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
247
Population
1,497
Male Population
755
Female Population
742
Sex Ratio
982.78
Area
78 hectares
Area
0.78 sq km
Nearest Town
Barbigha
Nearest Town Distance
17 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
811103
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 1,919.23 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.06 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 26.45% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 97.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Paharia in the official administrative record. Census village code 243880, Nimi Gram Panchayat and Shekhopur Sarai CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
228
Sub-district Census Code
01373
Village Census Code
243880
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 Paharia, about 17 km away. Sheikhpura is listed as the district headquarters at about 18 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Shekhopur Sarai
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Sheikhpura
Distance from District Headquarter
18 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
78 hectares
Area
0.78 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,497 people in 247 households, with 755 male residents and 742 female residents. The average household size is 6.06, and SC share is 26.45% and ST share is 0% for Paharia. Population density works out to about 1,919.23 people per sq km.

Total Households
247
Total Population
1,497
Male Population
755
Female Population
742
Sex Ratio
982.78
Average Household Size
6.06
SC Population
396
SC Male Population
206
SC Female Population
190
SC Population Share
26.45
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Paharia 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.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Paharia. 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
3
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Paharia include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
20 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Taxi
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Paharia 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

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Paharia is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 5 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
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Paharia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 68 hectares and irrigated land is 66 hectares (97.1% 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
10.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
68.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
66.0
Canals Area In Hectares
46 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
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Paharia

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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Canara Bank ATM 811103 Sheikhpura Shekhopur Sarai Shekhupursarai At: Shekhupursarai Shekhupursarai, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 811103

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 Paharia village located?

Paharia is in Shekhopur Sarai Block of Sheikhpura district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Paharia village in?

Paharia village is in Sheikhpura district.

Which state is Paharia village in?

Paharia village is in Bihar.

Which block is Paharia under?

Paharia comes under Shekhopur Sarai Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Paharia?

The Census village code of Paharia is 243880.

Which Gram Panchayat is Paharia under?

Paharia is listed under Nimi Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shekhopur Sarai.

What is the population of Paharia village?

The village record lists 1,497 people and 247 households for Paharia.

How many households are in Paharia village?

The village record lists 247 households for Paharia.

What is the male and female population of Paharia?

The record lists 755 male residents and 742 female residents for Paharia.

What is the sex ratio of Paharia village?

The sex ratio of Paharia is 982.78 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Paharia village?

The reported geographical area of Paharia is 78 hectares.

What is the population density of Paharia village?

The approximate population density of Paharia is 1,919.23 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Paharia?

The nearest town listed for Paharia is Barbigha, about 17 km away.

How far is Paharia from the district headquarters?

Paharia is about 18 km from Sheikhpura, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Paharia from the sub-district headquarters?

Paharia is about 8 km from Shekhopur Sarai, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Paharia?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Paharia.

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

For Paharia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 68 hectares and irrigated land is 66 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Paharia. 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.