Indian Village Directory

Shahganj Village

Shahganj is an inhabited village in Maharajganj Block of Siwan district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 231883, the Census 2011 record lists 797 people in 135 households and the reported area is 43 hectares. The local references include Hajpurwa Gram Panchayat, Maharajganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Siwan at about 11 km.

In short:

Shahganj is a village in Maharajganj Block, Siwan district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 231883 and 797 people in 135 households.

Village Code231883
Population797
Households135
Area43 hectares
Nearest TownSiwan

Detailed village profile

Shahganj at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 797 people, 43 hectares of reported area and Siwan as the nearest town reference for Shahganj, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Siwan
Block Maharajganj
CD Block Maharajganj
Gram Panchayat Hajpurwa
  • Shahganj falls under Maharajganj Block in Siwan district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 231883.
  • The record lists 797 people living in 135 households.
  • The reported village area is 43 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Siwan.
  • 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
Shahganj
Census Village Code
231883
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Siwan
District Census Code
218
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Maharajganj
Sub-district Census Code
01236
CD Block
Maharajganj
Gram Panchayat
Hajpurwa
Households
135
Population
797
Male Population
369
Female Population
428
Sex Ratio
1,159.89
Area
43 hectares
Area
0.43 sq km
Nearest Town
Siwan
Nearest Town Distance
11 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 1,853.49 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.9 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 25.72% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.38% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 80.4% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shahganj in the official administrative record. Census village code 231883, Hajpurwa Gram Panchayat and Maharajganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
218
Sub-district Census Code
01236
Village Census Code
231883
CD Block Code
0224
Gram Panchayat Code
0014
CD Block Name
Maharajganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Hajpurwa

Location and Distance

Siwan is the nearest town listed for Shahganj, about 11 km away. Siwan is listed as the district headquarters at about 11 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Maharajganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Siwan
Distance from District Headquarter
11 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Siwan
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
11 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Siwan
Distance within State/UT
11 km
Nearest Town
Siwan
Distance from Nearest Town
11 km
Total Geographical Area
43 hectares
Area
0.43 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 797 people in 135 households, with 369 male residents and 428 female residents. The average household size is 5.9, and SC share is 25.72% and ST share is 0.38% for Shahganj. Population density works out to about 1,853.49 people per sq km.

Total Households
135
Total Population
797
Male Population
369
Female Population
428
Sex Ratio
1,159.89
Average Household Size
5.9
SC Population
205
SC Male Population
97
SC Female Population
108
SC Population Share
25.72
ST Population
3
ST Male Population
2
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.38
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Shahganj list 1 private primary 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
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Shahganj. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shahganj 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.05 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
25.5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shahganj 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
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Shahganj is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 3 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
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shahganj show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 31.7 hectares and irrigated land is 25.5 hectares (80.4% 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
1.84
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
1.15 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
2.05 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.1 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.1 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.01 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
31.7
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
6.2 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
25.5

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
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 Shahganj

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
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
13
Banks in Matched Records
7
Matched PINs
2

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 11 85%
CRM 2 15%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 4 31%
Canara Bank 2 15%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 2 15%
Punjab National Bank 2 15%
Bank of Baroda 1 7.7%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 841238 Siwan Maharajganj Maharajganj (Np) Naya Bazar, Maharajganj Beside Uma Shankar Pd High Sc, Siwan, Bihar, 841238
State Bank of India ATM 841226 Siwan Maharajganj Maharajganj (Np) Maharajganj Near Hdfc Branch, Siwan, Bihar, 841226
Canara Bank ATM 841238 Siwan Maharajganj Maharajganj (Np) Rajendra Chowk Oversear More Maharajganj, Siwan, Bihar, 841238
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 841238 Siwan Maharajganj Maharajganj (Np) 0 Hdfcbanklimited, Devendrakumarabhay, Abhaymarket, Abhaymarket, Maharajganj, Siwan841238, Siwan, Bihar, 841238
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 841238 Siwan Maharajganj Maharajganj (Np) Rajendra Chowk, Idbi Bank Ltd, at-Sihauta Bazar, Near Honda Agency, Maharajganj, Siwan, Bihar, 841238
Punjab National Bank ATM 841238 Siwan Maharajganj Maharajganj (Np) Maharajganj Sihaula Bazar, Maharajganj, Siwan, Bihar, 841238
Canara Bank ATM 841238 Siwan Maharajganj Maharajganj (Np) 0 Oversear More, Rajendra Chowk, Siwan, Bihar, 841238
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 841238 Siwan Maharajganj Maharajganj (Np) Siwan District, Bihar-841238 Dayanand Market Complex, Purani Bazar, Siwan, Bihar, 841238

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 Shahganj village located?

Shahganj is in Maharajganj Block of Siwan district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Shahganj village in?

Shahganj village is in Siwan district.

Which state is Shahganj village in?

Shahganj village is in Bihar.

Which block is Shahganj under?

Shahganj comes under Maharajganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Shahganj?

The Census village code of Shahganj is 231883.

Which Gram Panchayat is Shahganj under?

Shahganj is listed under Hajpurwa Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Maharajganj.

What is the population of Shahganj village?

The village record lists 797 people and 135 households for Shahganj.

How many households are in Shahganj village?

The village record lists 135 households for Shahganj.

What is the male and female population of Shahganj?

The record lists 369 male residents and 428 female residents for Shahganj.

What is the sex ratio of Shahganj village?

The sex ratio of Shahganj is 1,159.89 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shahganj village?

The reported geographical area of Shahganj is 43 hectares.

What is the population density of Shahganj village?

The approximate population density of Shahganj is 1,853.49 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shahganj?

The nearest town listed for Shahganj is Siwan, about 11 km away.

How far is Shahganj from the district headquarters?

Shahganj is about 11 km from Siwan, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shahganj from the sub-district headquarters?

Shahganj is about 10 km from Maharajganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Shahganj?

The village facility record lists 1 private primary school for Shahganj.

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

For Shahganj, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 31.7 hectares and irrigated land is 25.5 hectares.

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

The page shows 13 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shahganj. These records include 7 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.