Indian Village Directory

Panchi Village

Panchi is an inhabited village in Shekhopur Sarai Block of Sheikhpura district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 243872, the Census 2011 record lists 9,302 people in 1,625 households and the reported area is 757 hectares. The local references include Panchi Gram Panchayat, Shekhopur Sarai CD Block and the nearest town reference is Barbigha at about 14 km.

In short:

Panchi is a village in Shekhopur Sarai Block, Sheikhpura district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 243872 and 9,302 people in 1,625 households.

Village Code243872
Population9,302
Households1,625
Area757 hectares
Nearest TownBarbigha

Detailed village profile

Panchi at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 9,302 people, 757 hectares of reported area and Barbigha as the nearest town reference for Panchi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Sheikhpura
CD Block Shekhopur Sarai
Gram Panchayat Panchi
  • Panchi falls under Shekhopur Sarai Block in Sheikhpura district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 243872.
  • The record lists 9,302 people living in 1,625 households.
  • The reported village area is 757 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
Panchi
Census Village Code
243872
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
Panchi
Households
1,625
Population
9,302
Male Population
4,928
Female Population
4,374
Sex Ratio
887.58
Area
757 hectares
Area
7.57 sq km
Nearest Town
Barbigha
Nearest Town Distance
14 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 Density 1,228.8 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.72 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 25.04% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.03% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 80.9% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Panchi in the official administrative record. Census village code 243872, Panchi Gram Panchayat and Shekhopur Sarai CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
228
Sub-district Census Code
01373
Village Census Code
243872
CD Block Code
0361
Gram Panchayat Code
0004
CD Block Name
Shekhopur Sarai
Gram Panchayat Name
Panchi

Location and Distance

Barbigha is the nearest town listed for Panchi, about 14 km away. Sheikhpura is listed as the district headquarters at about 25 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Shekhopur Sarai
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9 km
District Headquarter
Sheikhpura
Distance from District Headquarter
25 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Barbigha
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
14 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Barbigha
Distance within State/UT
14 km
Nearest Town
Barbigha
Distance from Nearest Town
14 km
Total Geographical Area
757 hectares
Area
7.57 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 9,302 people in 1,625 households, with 4,928 male residents and 4,374 female residents. The average household size is 5.72, and SC share is 25.04% and ST share is 0.03% for Panchi. Population density works out to about 1,228.8 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,625
Total Population
9,302
Male Population
4,928
Female Population
4,374
Sex Ratio
887.58
Average Household Size
5.72
SC Population
2,329
SC Male Population
1,225
SC Female Population
1,104
SC Population Share
25.04
ST Population
3
ST Male Population
2
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.03
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Panchi list 5 government primary schools, 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.

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
5
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 Panchi. 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 Practitioner With No Degree Count
3
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Panchi 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 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
170 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Courier Facility
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
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 Panchi include cooperative bank, 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.

Cooperative Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
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

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Panchi is reported as 5 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
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Panchi show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 614 hectares and irrigated land is 496.81 hectares (80.9% 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
6.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
137 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
614.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
117.19 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
496.81
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
325.91 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
0.9 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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Panchi

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
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 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 Panchi village located?

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

Which district is Panchi village in?

Panchi village is in Sheikhpura district.

Which state is Panchi village in?

Panchi village is in Bihar.

Which block is Panchi under?

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

What is the Census village code of Panchi?

The Census village code of Panchi is 243872.

Which Gram Panchayat is Panchi under?

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

What is the population of Panchi village?

The village record lists 9,302 people and 1,625 households for Panchi.

How many households are in Panchi village?

The village record lists 1,625 households for Panchi.

What is the male and female population of Panchi?

The record lists 4,928 male residents and 4,374 female residents for Panchi.

What is the sex ratio of Panchi village?

The sex ratio of Panchi is 887.58 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Panchi village?

The reported geographical area of Panchi is 757 hectares.

What is the population density of Panchi village?

The approximate population density of Panchi is 1,228.8 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Panchi?

The nearest town listed for Panchi is Barbigha, about 14 km away.

How far is Panchi from the district headquarters?

Panchi is about 25 km from Sheikhpura, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Panchi from the sub-district headquarters?

Panchi is about 9 km from Shekhopur Sarai, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Panchi?

The village facility record lists 5 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Panchi.

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

For Panchi, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 614 hectares and irrigated land is 496.81 hectares.

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

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