Indian Village Directory

Rain Shankar Village

Rain Shankar is an inhabited village in Runisaidpur Block of Sitamarhi district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 219497, the Census 2011 record lists 1,663 people in 392 households and the reported area is 131 hectares. The local references include Sirkhiriya Gram Panchayat, Runisaidpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sitamarhi at about 37 km.

In short:

Rain Shankar is a village in Runisaidpur Block, Sitamarhi district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 219497 and 1,663 people in 392 households.

Village Code219497
Population1,663
Households392
Area131 hectares
Nearest TownSitamarhi

Detailed village profile

Rain Shankar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,663 people, 131 hectares of reported area and Sitamarhi as the nearest town reference for Rain Shankar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Sitamarhi
Block Runisaidpur
CD Block Runisaidpur
Gram Panchayat Sirkhiriya
  • Rain Shankar falls under Runisaidpur Block in Sitamarhi district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 219497.
  • The record lists 1,663 people living in 392 households.
  • The reported village area is 131 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

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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
Rain Shankar
Census Village Code
219497
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Sitamarhi
District Census Code
206
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Runisaidpur
Sub-district Census Code
01073
CD Block
Runisaidpur
Gram Panchayat
Sirkhiriya
Households
392
Population
1,663
Male Population
876
Female Population
787
Sex Ratio
898.4
Area
131 hectares
Area
1.31 sq km
Nearest Town
Sitamarhi
Nearest Town Distance
37 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 1,269.47 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.24 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 19.3% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 63.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Rain Shankar in the official administrative record. Census village code 219497, Sirkhiriya Gram Panchayat and Runisaidpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
206
Sub-district Census Code
01073
Village Census Code
219497
CD Block Code
0061
Gram Panchayat Code
0027
CD Block Name
Runisaidpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Sirkhiriya

Location and Distance

Sitamarhi is the nearest town listed for Rain Shankar, about 37 km away. Sitamarhi is listed as the district headquarters at about 37 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Runisaidpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Sitamarhi
Distance from District Headquarter
37 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sitamarhi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
37 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sitamarhi
Distance within State/UT
37 km
Nearest Town
Sitamarhi
Distance from Nearest Town
37 km
Total Geographical Area
131 hectares
Area
1.31 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,663 people in 392 households, with 876 male residents and 787 female residents. The average household size is 4.24, and SC share is 19.3% and ST share is 0% for Rain Shankar. Population density works out to about 1,269.47 people per sq km.

Total Households
392
Total Population
1,663
Male Population
876
Female Population
787
Sex Ratio
898.4
Average Household Size
4.24
SC Population
321
SC Male Population
174
SC Female Population
147
SC Population Share
19.3
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Rain Shankar 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Rain Shankar include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
39.3 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Rain Shankar include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Rain Shankar include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Rain Shankar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 82.9 hectares and irrigated land is 52.5 hectares (63.3% 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
10.6
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
37.5 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
82.9
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
30.4 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
52.5
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
13.2 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

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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 Rain Shankar

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
7
Banks in Matched Records
6
Matched PINs
4

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 6 86%
CRM 1 14%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 29%
Central Bank of India 1 14%
Indian Bank 1 14%
Punjab National Bank 1 14%
Union Bank of India 1 14%

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
Central Bank of India ATM 843328 Sitamarhi Runisaidpur Arazi Dilawarpur Motnaza Runnisaidpur S. O, Runnisaidpur, Sitamarhi, Bihar Runnisaidpur, Sitamarhi, Bihar, 843328
Bank of India CRM 843327 Sitamarhi Runisaidpur Mehsaul Sitamarhi Yunis Gali Runi Saidpur Near Bus Stand, Sitamarhi, Bihar, 843327
Indian Bank ATM 843302 Sitamarhi Runisaidpur Mahindwara Mahindwara Mahindwara, Sitamarhi, Bihar, 843302
State Bank of India ATM 843301 Sitamarhi Runisaidpur Siri Khinria Sbi Sitamarhi Main Br Sitamarhi Bihar Sbi Sitamarhi Main Br Sitamarhi Bihar, Sitamarhi, Bihar, 843301
Punjab National Bank ATM 843328 Sitamarhi Runisaidpur Rampur Saidpur Runi Near Bus Stand Saidpur Punjab National Bank Runi Saidpur, Sitamarhi, Bihar, 843328
Union Bank of India ATM 843328 Sitamarhi Runisaidpur Deona Khurd Urf Baligarh Main Road Village and Po Baligarh Ps Runni Saidpur, Sitamarhi, Bihar, 843328
State Bank of India ATM 843328 Sitamarhi Runisaidpur Rampur Saidpur Runi Runni Saidpur Runni Saidpur Rampur Saidpur Runi, Sitamarhi, Bihar, 843328

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 Rain Shankar village located?

Rain Shankar is in Runisaidpur Block of Sitamarhi district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Rain Shankar village in?

Rain Shankar village is in Sitamarhi district.

Which state is Rain Shankar village in?

Rain Shankar village is in Bihar.

Which block is Rain Shankar under?

Rain Shankar comes under Runisaidpur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Rain Shankar?

The Census village code of Rain Shankar is 219497.

Which Gram Panchayat is Rain Shankar under?

Rain Shankar is listed under Sirkhiriya Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Runisaidpur.

What is the population of Rain Shankar village?

The village record lists 1,663 people and 392 households for Rain Shankar.

How many households are in Rain Shankar village?

The village record lists 392 households for Rain Shankar.

What is the male and female population of Rain Shankar?

The record lists 876 male residents and 787 female residents for Rain Shankar.

What is the sex ratio of Rain Shankar village?

The sex ratio of Rain Shankar is 898.4 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Rain Shankar village?

The reported geographical area of Rain Shankar is 131 hectares.

What is the population density of Rain Shankar village?

The approximate population density of Rain Shankar is 1,269.47 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Rain Shankar?

The nearest town listed for Rain Shankar is Sitamarhi, about 37 km away.

How far is Rain Shankar from the district headquarters?

Rain Shankar is about 37 km from Sitamarhi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Rain Shankar from the sub-district headquarters?

Rain Shankar is about 10 km from Runisaidpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Rain Shankar?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Rain Shankar.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Rain Shankar?

For Rain Shankar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 82.9 hectares and irrigated land is 52.5 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Rain Shankar?

The page shows 7 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Rain Shankar. These records include 6 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.