Where is Sankhi village located?
Sankhi is in Riga Block of Sitamarhi district in Bihar, India.
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Sankhi Village
Sankhi is an inhabited village in Riga Block of Sitamarhi district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 219368, the Census 2011 record lists 3,399 people in 657 households and the reported area is 208 hectares. The local references include Pakari Mathwa Gram Panchayat, Riga CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sitamarhi at about 10 km.
Sankhi is a village in Riga Block, Sitamarhi district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 219368 and 3,399 people in 657 households.
Village Code219368
Population3,399
Households657
Area208 hectares
Nearest TownSitamarhi
Detailed village profile
Sankhi at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,399 people, 208 hectares of reported area and Sitamarhi as the nearest town reference for Sankhi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sankhi falls under Riga Block in Sitamarhi district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 219368.
- The record lists 3,399 people living in 657 households.
- The reported village area is 208 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Sitamarhi.
- 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
- Sankhi
- Census Village Code
- 219368
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Sitamarhi
- District Census Code
- 206
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Riga
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01070
- CD Block
- Riga
- Gram Panchayat
- Pakari Mathwa
- Households
- 657
- Population
- 3,399
- Male Population
- 1,778
- Female Population
- 1,621
- Sex Ratio
- 911.7
- Area
- 208 hectares
- Area
- 2.08 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Sitamarhi
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 843302
- 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
1,634.13 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.17 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
21.68%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
30.1%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sankhi in the official administrative record. Census village code 219368, Pakari Mathwa Gram Panchayat and Riga CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 206
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01070
- Village Census Code
- 219368
- CD Block Code
- 0058
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0012
- CD Block Name
- Riga
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Pakari Mathwa
Location and Distance
Sitamarhi is the nearest town listed for Sankhi, about 10 km away. Sitamarhi is listed as the district headquarters at about 10 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Riga
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 2 km
- District Headquarter
- Sitamarhi
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 10 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Sitamarhi
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Sitamarhi
- Distance within State/UT
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Sitamarhi
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 208 hectares
- Area
- 2.08 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,399 people in 657 households, with 1,778 male residents and 1,621 female residents. The average household size is 5.17, and SC share is 21.68% and ST share is 0% for Sankhi. Population density works out to about 1,634.13 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 657
- Total Population
- 3,399
- Male Population
- 1,778
- Female Population
- 1,621
- Sex Ratio
- 911.7
- Average Household Size
- 5.17
- SC Population
- 737
- SC Male Population
- 379
- SC Female Population
- 358
- SC Population Share
- 21.68
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sankhi list 1 government primary school 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
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sankhi include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake 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
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 52.08 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sankhi include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- 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 Sankhi 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
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sankhi is reported as 0 hours per day in summer and 0 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- 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
- 6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sankhi show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 172.79 hectares and irrigated land is 52.08 hectares (30.1% 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
- 22.82
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 12.39 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 172.79
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 120.71 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 52.08
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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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sankhi
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
- 43
- Banks in Matched Records
- 12
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 29 | 67% |
| CRM | 13 | 30% |
| Electronic Kiosk | 1 | 2.3% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 12 | 28% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 6 | 14% |
| Bank of Baroda | 5 | 12% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 5 | 12% |
| Bank of India | 3 | 7% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 843302 | Sitamarhi | Bairgania | Bairgania (Np) | Bihar, 843302 Shiv Complex Sitamarhi, Sitamarhi, Bihar, 843302 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 843302 | Sitamarhi | Dumra | Sitamarhi (Nagar Parishad) | Near Bus Stand, Sitamarihi 1st Floor Kailash Market Chak Mahila, Sitamarhi, Bihar, 843302 |
| Bank of India | ATM | 843302 | Sitamarhi | Dumra | Dumra (Np) | Po-Sitamarhi, Ps-Dumra, Dist-Sitamarhi Upendra K Shahni, at-Hotel Mini Taj Rajo Patti, Sitamarhi, Bihar, 843302 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 843302 | Sitamarhi | Dumra | Dumra (Np) | Dumra Biswanath Chowk P.O. Sitamarhi Court Dumra-843302, Sitamarhi, Bihar, 843302 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 843302 | Sitamarhi | Dumra | Sitamarhi (Nagar Parishad) | Sitamarhi, Bihar Bye Pass Chawk, Rajopatti, Sitamarhi, Bihar, 843302 |
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 843302 | Sitamarhi | Dumra | Dumra (Np) | Sitamarhi Bihar Boi Rajo Patti Dumra, Sitamarhi, Bihar, 843302 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 843302 | Sitamarhi | Dumra | Sitamarhi (Nagar Parishad) | Red Cross Building, Main Road Sitamarhi, Sitamarhi, Bihar, 843302 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 843302 | Sitamarhi | Dumra | Sitamarhi (Nagar Parishad) | Sitamarhi Hdfc Bank Ltd.sri Ram Complex, Near Ring Bandh Ward No.-17, Sitamarhi, Bihar, 843302 |
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
Which district is Sankhi village in?
Sankhi village is in Sitamarhi district.
Which state is Sankhi village in?
Sankhi village is in Bihar.
Which block is Sankhi under?
Sankhi comes under Riga Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sankhi?
The Census village code of Sankhi is 219368.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sankhi under?
Sankhi is listed under Pakari Mathwa Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Riga.
What is the population of Sankhi village?
The village record lists 3,399 people and 657 households for Sankhi.
How many households are in Sankhi village?
The village record lists 657 households for Sankhi.
What is the male and female population of Sankhi?
The record lists 1,778 male residents and 1,621 female residents for Sankhi.
What is the sex ratio of Sankhi village?
The sex ratio of Sankhi is 911.7 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sankhi village?
The reported geographical area of Sankhi is 208 hectares.
What is the population density of Sankhi village?
The approximate population density of Sankhi is 1,634.13 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sankhi?
The nearest town listed for Sankhi is Sitamarhi, about 10 km away.
How far is Sankhi from the district headquarters?
Sankhi is about 10 km from Sitamarhi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sankhi from the sub-district headquarters?
Sankhi is about 2 km from Riga, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sankhi?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Sankhi.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sankhi?
For Sankhi, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 172.79 hectares and irrigated land is 52.08 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sankhi?
The page shows 43 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sankhi. These records include 12 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.