Bara Shankar is a village in Patahi Sub-District of Purba Champaran district in Bihar. Its Census location code is 218512.
About Bara Shankar village record
Use this page to check the source record for Bara Shankar, including its village code and its place within Patahi Sub-District and Purba Champaran district.
The Census 2011 record reports population 10,780, 2,463 households, area 852.30 hectares, PIN code 845457.
Quick facts
- Village
- Bara Shankar
- Village code
- 218512
- Sub-District / Sub-District
- Patahi
- District
- Purba Champaran
- State
- Bihar
- Census year
- 2011
- Population
- 10,780
- Households
- 2,463
- Sex ratio
- 916 females per 1,000 males
- Area
- 852.30 hectares
- Population density
- 1,265 people per sq. km
- PIN code
- 845457
Census code and location hierarchy
For Bara Shankar, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Sub-District when another village has a similar name.
- State code
- 10
- District code
- 204
- Sub-district code
- 01053
- Village code
- 218512
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Village name | Bara Shankar |
| Census village code | 218512 |
| State | Bihar |
| State code | 10 |
| District | Purba Champaran |
| District code | 204 |
| Sub-District / Sub-District | Patahi |
| Sub-district code | 01053 |
| Census year | 2011 |
| Population | 10,780 |
| Households | 2,463 |
| Male population | 5,625 |
| Female population | 5,155 |
| Sex ratio | 916 females per 1,000 males |
| Scheduled Castes population | 1,749 |
| Scheduled Tribes population | 1 |
| Area | 852.30 hectares |
| Population density | 1,265 people per sq. km |
| PIN code | 845457 |
| CD block | Patahi |
| Gram panchayat | Bara Shankar |
| Nearest statutory town | Pakri Dayal |
| Nearest statutory town distance | 10 km |
Facilities and amenities in Bara Shankar
The Census 2011 village directory reports the following education, health, water, transport, communication and public-service facilities. These are historical records, not a statement of current availability.
| Facility category | Facility or service | Census 2011 status |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Government primary school | Available in village; 5 reported |
| Education | Government middle school | Available in village; 3 reported |
| Education | Government secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Education | Government senior secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Health | Community health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health centre | 1 reported |
| Health | Primary health sub-centre | 1 reported |
| Health | Allopathic hospital | 0 reported |
| Health | Dispensary | 0 reported |
| Health | Veterinary hospital | 0 reported |
| Water and sanitation | Treated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Untreated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Total sanitation campaign coverage | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Community toilet complex | Not available in village |
| Communication | Post office | Available in village |
| Communication | Sub post office | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Communication | Mobile phone coverage | Available in village |
| Communication | Internet / CSC | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Public bus service | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Private bus service | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Railway station | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Pucca road | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | All-weather road | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ATM | Not available in village |
| Banking and public services | Commercial bank | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | Cooperative bank | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | PDS shop | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | Anganwadi centre | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ASHA worker | Available in village |
| Power | Domestic power supply | Available in village; 6 hours/day |
| Power | Agriculture power supply | Not available in village; 0 hours/day |
| Power | Power supply for all users | Not available in village; 0 hours/day |
| Land-use field | Census 2011 value |
|---|---|
| Permanent pasture / grazing land | 134 hectares |
| Net area sown | 718.30 hectares |
| Total unirrigated land | 125.40 hectares |
| Irrigated area | 592.90 hectares |
| Canal-irrigated area | 364.30 hectares |
| Wells / tube-wells irrigated area | 134.80 hectares |
Other villages in this sub-district
These links are from the same Sub-District. They are not ranked by road distance.
Frequently asked questions
What is the village code of Bara Shankar?
The Census village code of Bara Shankar is 218512.
Where is Bara Shankar village?
Bara Shankar village is in Patahi Sub-District (sub-district) of Purba Champaran district, Bihar.
What is the population of Bara Shankar?
The source reports a population of 10,780 for Bara Shankar.
What is the sex ratio of Bara Shankar?
The Census 2011 sex ratio of Bara Shankar is 916 females per 1,000 males.
This page is based on the Bihar Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, sex ratio, area, facilities and PIN code are shown only as reported or directly calculated from reported male and female population.