Where is Kakan village located?
Kakan is in Jokihat Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Kakan Village
Kakan is an inhabited village in Jokihat Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 222135, the Census 2011 record lists 12,946 people in 2,687 households and the reported area is 976 hectares. The local references include Kakan Gram Panchayat, Jokihat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Araria at about 18 km.
Village Code222135
Population12,946
Households2,687
Area976 hectares
Nearest TownAraria
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Kakan
- Census Village Code
- 222135
- 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
- Kakan
- Households
- 2,687
- Population
- 12,946
- Male Population
- 6,706
- Female Population
- 6,240
- Sex Ratio
- 930.51
- Area
- 976 hectares
- Area
- 9.76 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Araria
- Nearest Town Distance
- 18 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Kakan at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 12,946 people, 976 hectares of reported area and Araria as the nearest town reference for Kakan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Kakan falls under Jokihat Block in Araria district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 222135.
- The record lists 12,946 people living in 2,687 households.
- The reported village area is 976 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 Density1,326.43 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.82 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share1.68%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share11.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kakan in the official administrative record. Census village code 222135, Kakan Gram Panchayat and Jokihat CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 209
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01120
- Village Census Code
- 222135
- CD Block Code
- 0108
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0003
- CD Block Name
- Jokihat
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Kakan
Location and Distance
Araria is the nearest town listed for Kakan, about 18 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 18 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Jokihat
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 18 km
- District Headquarter
- Araria
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 18 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Araria
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 18 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Araria
- Distance within State/UT
- 18 km
- Nearest Town
- Araria
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 18 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 976 hectares
- Area
- 9.76 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 12,946 people in 2,687 households, with 6,706 male residents and 6,240 female residents. The average household size is 4.82, and SC share is 1.68% and ST share is 0% for Kakan. Population density works out to about 1,326.43 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 2,687
- Total Population
- 12,946
- Male Population
- 6,706
- Female Population
- 6,240
- Sex Ratio
- 930.51
- Average Household Size
- 4.82
- SC Population
- 218
- SC Male Population
- 107
- SC Female Population
- 111
- SC Population Share
- 1.68
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kakan list 7 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools. 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
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 7
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 2
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kakan. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 10
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 3
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 3
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kakan 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
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kakan include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- 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 Kakan include self-help groups, 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.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Kakan is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 4 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
- 3 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kakan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 712.9 hectares and irrigated land is 82.2 hectares (11.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 79.1 hectares
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 184 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 712.9
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 630.7 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 82.2
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 82.2 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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kakan
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.
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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 2 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Which district is Kakan village in?
Kakan village is in Araria district.
Which state is Kakan village in?
Kakan village is in Bihar.
Which block is Kakan under?
Kakan comes under Jokihat Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kakan?
The Census village code of Kakan is 222135.
Which Gram Panchayat is Kakan under?
Kakan is listed under Kakan Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Jokihat.
What is the population of Kakan village?
The village record lists 12,946 people and 2,687 households for Kakan.
How many households are in Kakan village?
The village record lists 2,687 households for Kakan.
What is the male and female population of Kakan?
The record lists 6,706 male residents and 6,240 female residents for Kakan.
What is the sex ratio of Kakan village?
The sex ratio of Kakan is 930.51 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kakan village?
The reported geographical area of Kakan is 976 hectares.
What is the population density of Kakan village?
The approximate population density of Kakan is 1,326.43 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kakan?
The nearest town listed for Kakan is Araria, about 18 km away.
How far is Kakan from the district headquarters?
Kakan is about 18 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kakan from the sub-district headquarters?
Kakan is about 18 km from Jokihat, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kakan?
The village facility record lists 7 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools for Kakan.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kakan?
For Kakan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 712.9 hectares and irrigated land is 82.2 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kakan?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kakan. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.