Where is Shamnagar village located?
Shamnagar is in Barharwa Sub-district of Sahibganj district in Jharkhand, India.
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Shamnagar Village
Shamnagar is an inhabited village in Barharwa Sub-district of Sahibganj district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 359720, the Census 2011 record lists 620 people in 123 households and the reported area is 76.98 hectares. The local references include Mayurkhosa Gram Panchayat, Barharwa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Pakur at about 9 km.
Village Code359720
Population620
Households123
Area76.98 hectares
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Shamnagar
- Census Village Code
- 359720
- State
- Jharkhand
- State Census Code
- 20
- District
- Sahibganj
- District Census Code
- 352
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Barharwa
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02572
- CD Block
- Barharwa
- Gram Panchayat
- Mayurkhosa
- Households
- 123
- Population
- 620
- Male Population
- 301
- Female Population
- 319
- Sex Ratio
- 1,059.8
- Area
- 76.98 hectares
- Area
- 0.77 sq km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Shamnagar at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 620 people, 76.98 hectares of reported area and Pakur as the nearest town reference for Shamnagar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Shamnagar falls under Barharwa Sub-district in Sahibganj district, Jharkhand.
- The Census village code is 359720.
- The record lists 620 people living in 123 households.
- The reported village area is 76.98 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Pakur.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density805.4 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.04 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share5.32%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share6.77%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Shamnagar in the official administrative record. Census village code 359720, Mayurkhosa Gram Panchayat and Barharwa CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 20
- District Census Code
- 352
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02572
- Village Census Code
- 359720
- CD Block Code
- 0078
- CD Block Name
- Barharwa
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Mayurkhosa
Location and Distance
Pakur is the nearest town listed for Shamnagar, about 9 km away. Sahibganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 76 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Barharwa
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 16 km
- District Headquarter
- Sahibganj
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 76 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Pakur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 9 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Jharkhand
- Total Geographical Area
- 76.98 hectares
- Area
- 0.77 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 620 people in 123 households, with 301 male residents and 319 female residents. The average household size is 5.04, and SC share is 5.32% and ST share is 6.77% for Shamnagar. Population density works out to about 805.4 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 123
- Total Population
- 620
- Male Population
- 301
- Female Population
- 319
- Sex Ratio
- 1,059.8
- Average Household Size
- 5.04
- SC Population
- 33
- SC Male Population
- 13
- SC Female Population
- 20
- SC Population Share
- 5.32
- ST Population
- 42
- ST Male Population
- 21
- ST Female Population
- 21
- ST Population Share
- 6.77
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shamnagar include river or canal 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
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 4.27 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Shamnagar include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- 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 Shamnagar include cooperative bank, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Cooperative Bank
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Shamnagar show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 69.98 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Rice
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 2.73
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 69.98
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 69.98 hectares
Other Available Details
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- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Shamnagar village in?
Shamnagar village is in Sahibganj district.
Which state is Shamnagar village in?
Shamnagar village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Shamnagar under?
Shamnagar comes under Barharwa Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Shamnagar?
The Census village code of Shamnagar is 359720.
Which Gram Panchayat is Shamnagar under?
Shamnagar is listed under MAYURKHOSA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Barharwa.
What is the population of Shamnagar village?
The village record lists 620 people and 123 households for Shamnagar.
How many households are in Shamnagar village?
The village record lists 123 households for Shamnagar.
What is the male and female population of Shamnagar?
The record lists 301 male residents and 319 female residents for Shamnagar.
What is the sex ratio of Shamnagar village?
The sex ratio of Shamnagar is 1,059.8 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Shamnagar village?
The reported geographical area of Shamnagar is 76.98 hectares.
What is the population density of Shamnagar village?
The approximate population density of Shamnagar is 805.4 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Shamnagar?
The nearest town listed for Shamnagar is Pakur, about 9 km away.
How far is Shamnagar from the district headquarters?
Shamnagar is about 76 km from Sahibganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Shamnagar from the sub-district headquarters?
Shamnagar is about 16 km from Barharwa, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Shamnagar?
For Shamnagar, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 69.98 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Shamnagar.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Shamnagar.