Shakra is a village in Maharajganj Sub-District of Siwan district in Bihar. Its Census location code is 231878.
About Shakra village record
Use this page to check the source record for Shakra, including its village code and its place within Maharajganj Sub-District and Siwan district.
The Census 2011 record reports population 3,745, 658 households, area 378.12 hectares.
Quick facts
- Village
- Shakra
- Village code
- 231878
- Sub-District / Sub-District
- Maharajganj
- District
- Siwan
- State
- Bihar
- Census year
- 2011
- Population
- 3,745
- Households
- 658
- Sex ratio
- 1,060 females per 1,000 males
- Area
- 378.12 hectares
- Population density
- 990 people per sq. km
- PIN code
- This detail is not reported in the available source data.
Census code and location hierarchy
For Shakra, 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
- 218
- Sub-district code
- 01236
- Village code
- 231878
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Village name | Shakra |
| Census village code | 231878 |
| State | Bihar |
| State code | 10 |
| District | Siwan |
| District code | 218 |
| Sub-District / Sub-District | Maharajganj |
| Sub-district code | 01236 |
| Census year | 2011 |
| Population | 3,745 |
| Households | 658 |
| Male population | 1,818 |
| Female population | 1,927 |
| Sex ratio | 1,060 females per 1,000 males |
| Scheduled Castes population | 215 |
| Scheduled Tribes population | 0 |
| Area | 378.12 hectares |
| Population density | 990 people per sq. km |
| PIN code | This detail is not reported in the available source data. |
| CD block | Maharajganj |
| Gram panchayat | Sarangpur |
| Nearest statutory town | Maharajganj |
| Nearest statutory town distance | 14 km |
Facilities and amenities in Shakra
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; 1 reported |
| Education | Government middle school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Education | Government secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| 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 | 0 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 5 to 10 km away |
| Communication | Mobile phone coverage | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| 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 within 5 km |
| Transport and roads | Private bus service | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| 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 | Available in village; 8 hours/day |
| Power | Power supply for all users | Not available in village; 0 hours/day |
| Land-use field | Census 2011 value |
|---|---|
| Non-agricultural use area | 30.10 hectares |
| Barren / uncultivable land | 5.10 hectares |
| Permanent pasture / grazing land | 8.20 hectares |
| Culturable waste land | 25 hectares |
| Current fallow land | 0.87 hectares |
| Net area sown | 299.59 hectares |
| Total unirrigated land | 70.43 hectares |
| Irrigated area | 229.16 hectares |
| Canal-irrigated area | 29 hectares |
| Wells / tube-wells irrigated area | 200.16 hectares |
Other villages in this sub-district
These links are from the same Sub-District. They are not ranked by road distance.
Other places with this name
There are multiple villages named Shakra in Bihar. See the duplicate-name page for exact matches.
Open Shakra name pageFrequently asked questions
What is the village code of Shakra?
The Census village code of Shakra is 231878.
Where is Shakra village?
Shakra village is in Maharajganj Sub-District (sub-district) of Siwan district, Bihar.
What is the population of Shakra?
The source reports a population of 3,745 for Shakra.
What is the sex ratio of Shakra?
The Census 2011 sex ratio of Shakra is 1,060 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.