Indian Village Directory

Shakra Village

Shakra is an inhabited village in Maharajganj Block of Siwan district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 231878, the Census 2011 record lists 3,745 people in 658 households and the reported area is 378.12 hectares. The local references include Sarangpur Gram Panchayat, Maharajganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Maharajganj at about 14 km.

In short:

Shakra is a village in Maharajganj Block, Siwan district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 231878 and 3,745 people in 658 households.

Village Code231878
Population3,745
Households658
Area378.12 hectares
Nearest TownMaharajganj

Detailed village profile

Shakra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,745 people, 378.12 hectares of reported area and Maharajganj as the nearest town reference for Shakra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Siwan
Block Maharajganj
CD Block Maharajganj
Gram Panchayat Sarangpur
  • Shakra falls under Maharajganj Block in Siwan district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 231878.
  • The record lists 3,745 people living in 658 households.
  • The reported village area is 378.12 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Maharajganj.
  • 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
Shakra
Census Village Code
231878
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
Sarangpur
Households
658
Population
3,745
Male Population
1,818
Female Population
1,927
Sex Ratio
1,059.96
Area
378.12 hectares
Area
3.78 sq km
Nearest Town
Maharajganj
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 990.43 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.69 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 5.74% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 76.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shakra in the official administrative record. Census village code 231878, Sarangpur Gram Panchayat and Maharajganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
218
Sub-district Census Code
01236
Village Census Code
231878
CD Block Code
0224
Gram Panchayat Code
0015
CD Block Name
Maharajganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Sarangpur

Location and Distance

Maharajganj is the nearest town listed for Shakra, about 14 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
12 km
District Headquarter
Siwan
Distance from District Headquarter
11 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Maharajganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
14 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Maharajganj
Distance within State/UT
14 km
Nearest Town
Maharajganj
Distance from Nearest Town
14 km
Total Geographical Area
378.12 hectares
Area
3.78 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,745 people in 658 households, with 1,818 male residents and 1,927 female residents. The average household size is 5.69, and SC share is 5.74% and ST share is 0% for Shakra. Population density works out to about 990.43 people per sq km.

Total Households
658
Total Population
3,745
Male Population
1,818
Female Population
1,927
Sex Ratio
1,059.96
Average Household Size
5.69
SC Population
215
SC Male Population
98
SC Female Population
117
SC Population Share
5.74
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Shakra 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.

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

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Shakra. 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
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
3
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
4

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shakra 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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
25 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
200.16 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
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 Shakra 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.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Shakra is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 6 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
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
7 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shakra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 299.59 hectares and irrigated land is 229.16 hectares (76.5% 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
30.1
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
5.1 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
8.2 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.16 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
9.1 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.87 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
299.59
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
70.43 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
229.16
Canals Area In Hectares
29 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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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Shakra

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
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 Shakra village located?

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

Which district is Shakra village in?

Shakra village is in Siwan district.

Which state is Shakra village in?

Shakra village is in Bihar.

Which block is Shakra under?

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

What is the Census village code of Shakra?

The Census village code of Shakra is 231878.

Which Gram Panchayat is Shakra under?

Shakra is listed under Sarangpur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Maharajganj.

What is the population of Shakra village?

The village record lists 3,745 people and 658 households for Shakra.

How many households are in Shakra village?

The village record lists 658 households for Shakra.

What is the male and female population of Shakra?

The record lists 1,818 male residents and 1,927 female residents for Shakra.

What is the sex ratio of Shakra village?

The sex ratio of Shakra is 1,059.96 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shakra village?

The reported geographical area of Shakra is 378.12 hectares.

What is the population density of Shakra village?

The approximate population density of Shakra is 990.43 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shakra?

The nearest town listed for Shakra is Maharajganj, about 14 km away.

How far is Shakra from the district headquarters?

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

How far is Shakra from the sub-district headquarters?

Shakra is about 12 km from Maharajganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Shakra?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Shakra.

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

For Shakra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 299.59 hectares and irrigated land is 229.16 hectares.

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

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