Indian Village Directory

Dharmeshwar Gachh Village

Dharmeshwar Gachh is an inhabited village in Jokihat Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 222116, the Census 2011 record lists 2,593 people in 553 households and the reported area is 195 hectares. The local references include Kesarra Gram Panchayat, Jokihat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Araria at about 23 km.

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Quick answer: Dharmeshwar Gachh is a village in Jokihat Block, Araria district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 222116 and 2,593 people in 553 households.
Village Code222116
Population2,593
Households553
Area195 hectares
Nearest TownAraria

Key Village Facts

Village
Dharmeshwar Gachh
Census Village Code
222116
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Araria
District Census Code
209
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jokihat
Sub-district Census Code
01120
CD Block
Jokihat
Gram Panchayat
Kesarra
Households
553
Population
2,593
Male Population
1,349
Female Population
1,244
Sex Ratio
922.16
Area
195 hectares
Area
1.95 sq km
Nearest Town
Araria
Nearest Town Distance
23 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
854329
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Dharmeshwar Gachh at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,593 people, 195 hectares of reported area and Araria as the nearest town reference for Dharmeshwar Gachh, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictAraria
BlockJokihat
CD BlockJokihat
Gram PanchayatKesarra
  • Dharmeshwar Gachh falls under Jokihat Block in Araria district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 222116.
  • The record lists 2,593 people living in 553 households.
  • The reported village area is 195 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Araria.
  • 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density1,329.74 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.69 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share26.34%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.04%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share60.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dharmeshwar Gachh in the official administrative record. Census village code 222116, Kesarra Gram Panchayat and Jokihat CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
209
Sub-district Census Code
01120
Village Census Code
222116
CD Block Code
0108
Gram Panchayat Code
0005
CD Block Name
Jokihat
Gram Panchayat Name
Kesarra

Location and Distance

Araria is the nearest town listed for Dharmeshwar Gachh, about 23 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 23 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jokihat
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Araria
Distance from District Headquarter
23 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Araria
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
23 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Araria
Distance within State/UT
23 km
Nearest Town
Araria
Distance from Nearest Town
23 km
Total Geographical Area
195 hectares
Area
1.95 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,593 people in 553 households, with 1,349 male residents and 1,244 female residents. The average household size is 4.69, and SC share is 26.34% and ST share is 0.04% for Dharmeshwar Gachh. Population density works out to about 1,329.74 people per sq km.

Total Households
553
Total Population
2,593
Male Population
1,349
Female Population
1,244
Sex Ratio
922.16
Average Household Size
4.69
SC Population
683
SC Male Population
361
SC Female Population
322
SC Population Share
26.34
ST Population
1
ST Male Population
1
ST Population Share
0.04
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dharmeshwar Gachh list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dharmeshwar Gachh include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
34.85 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Dharmeshwar Gachh include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
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 Dharmeshwar Gachh include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Dharmeshwar Gachh show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 165.15 hectares and irrigated land is 100 hectares (60.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
0.7 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
0.6
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
9.1 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
8.45 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
165.15
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
65.15 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
100.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
65.15 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Dharmeshwar Gachh

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.

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Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

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
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

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 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of Baroda 1 50%
Central Bank of India 1 50%

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 854311 Araria Jokihat Taran Taran, P. O. Duba Teh.araria, 854311, Araria, Bihar, 854311
Central Bank of India ATM 854311 Araria Jokihat Gerki Gerki Gerki, Teh.araria, 854311, Araria, Bihar, 854311

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 Dharmeshwar Gachh village located?

Dharmeshwar Gachh is in Jokihat Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Dharmeshwar Gachh village in?

Dharmeshwar Gachh village is in Araria district.

Which state is Dharmeshwar Gachh village in?

Dharmeshwar Gachh village is in Bihar.

Which block is Dharmeshwar Gachh under?

Dharmeshwar Gachh comes under Jokihat Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dharmeshwar Gachh?

The Census village code of Dharmeshwar Gachh is 222116.

Which Gram Panchayat is Dharmeshwar Gachh under?

Dharmeshwar Gachh is listed under Kesarra Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Jokihat.

What is the population of Dharmeshwar Gachh village?

The village record lists 2,593 people and 553 households for Dharmeshwar Gachh.

How many households are in Dharmeshwar Gachh village?

The village record lists 553 households for Dharmeshwar Gachh.

What is the male and female population of Dharmeshwar Gachh?

The record lists 1,349 male residents and 1,244 female residents for Dharmeshwar Gachh.

What is the sex ratio of Dharmeshwar Gachh village?

The sex ratio of Dharmeshwar Gachh is 922.16 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dharmeshwar Gachh village?

The reported geographical area of Dharmeshwar Gachh is 195 hectares.

What is the population density of Dharmeshwar Gachh village?

The approximate population density of Dharmeshwar Gachh is 1,329.74 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dharmeshwar Gachh?

The nearest town listed for Dharmeshwar Gachh is Araria, about 23 km away.

How far is Dharmeshwar Gachh from the district headquarters?

Dharmeshwar Gachh is about 23 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dharmeshwar Gachh from the sub-district headquarters?

Dharmeshwar Gachh is about 10 km from Jokihat, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dharmeshwar Gachh?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Dharmeshwar Gachh.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Dharmeshwar Gachh?

For Dharmeshwar Gachh, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 165.15 hectares and irrigated land is 100 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Dharmeshwar Gachh?

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Dharmeshwar Gachh. These records include 2 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.