Indian Village Directory

Birban Village

Birban is an inhabited village in Kursakatta Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 221943, the Census 2011 record lists 1,598 people in 328 households and the reported area is 225 hectares. The local references include Jagir Parasi Gram Panchayat, Kursakatta CD Block and the nearest town reference is Farbesganj at about 10 km.

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Quick answer: Birban is a village in Kursakatta Block, Araria district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 221943 and 1,598 people in 328 households.
Village Code221943
Population1,598
Households328
Area225 hectares
Nearest TownFarbesganj

Key Village Facts

Village
Birban
Census Village Code
221943
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Araria
District Census Code
209
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kursakatta
Sub-district Census Code
01117
CD Block
Kursakatta
Gram Panchayat
Jagir Parasi
Households
328
Population
1,598
Male Population
846
Female Population
752
Sex Ratio
888.89
Area
225 hectares
Area
2.25 sq km
Nearest Town
Farbesganj
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
854331
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Birban at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,598 people, 225 hectares of reported area and Farbesganj as the nearest town reference for Birban, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictAraria
CD BlockKursakatta
Gram PanchayatJagir Parasi
  • Birban falls under Kursakatta Block in Araria district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 221943.
  • The record lists 1,598 people living in 328 households.
  • The reported village area is 225 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Farbesganj.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Density710.22 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.87 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share12.27%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share86.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Birban in the official administrative record. Census village code 221943, Jagir Parasi Gram Panchayat and Kursakatta CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
209
Sub-district Census Code
01117
Village Census Code
221943
CD Block Code
0105
Gram Panchayat Code
0009
CD Block Name
Kursakatta
Gram Panchayat Name
Jagir Parasi

Location and Distance

Farbesganj is the nearest town listed for Birban, about 10 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 48 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kursakatta
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
13 km
District Headquarter
Araria
Distance from District Headquarter
48 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Farbesganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Farbesganj
Distance within State/UT
10 km
Nearest Town
Farbesganj
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
225 hectares
Area
2.25 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,598 people in 328 households, with 846 male residents and 752 female residents. The average household size is 4.87, and SC share is 12.27% and ST share is 0% for Birban. Population density works out to about 710.22 people per sq km.

Total Households
328
Total Population
1,598
Male Population
846
Female Population
752
Sex Ratio
888.89
Average Household Size
4.87
SC Population
196
SC Male Population
107
SC Female Population
89
SC Population Share
12.27
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Birban list 4 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
4
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Birban. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Birban 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
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
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
65.7 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Birban include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Birban include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Birban show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 217.2 hectares and irrigated land is 187.1 hectares (86.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
7.8 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
217.2
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
30.1 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
187.1
Canals Area In Hectares
121.4 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Birban

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

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
State Bank of India ATM 854331 Araria Kursakatta Kursakatta Kursakanta Sbi Kursakanta Branch Kursakanta, Araria, Bihar, 854331

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 Birban village located?

Birban is in Kursakatta Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Birban village in?

Birban village is in Araria district.

Which state is Birban village in?

Birban village is in Bihar.

Which block is Birban under?

Birban comes under Kursakatta Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Birban?

The Census village code of Birban is 221943.

Which Gram Panchayat is Birban under?

Birban is listed under Jagir Parasi Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kursakatta.

What is the population of Birban village?

The village record lists 1,598 people and 328 households for Birban.

How many households are in Birban village?

The village record lists 328 households for Birban.

What is the male and female population of Birban?

The record lists 846 male residents and 752 female residents for Birban.

What is the sex ratio of Birban village?

The sex ratio of Birban is 888.89 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Birban village?

The reported geographical area of Birban is 225 hectares.

What is the population density of Birban village?

The approximate population density of Birban is 710.22 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Birban?

The nearest town listed for Birban is Farbesganj, about 10 km away.

How far is Birban from the district headquarters?

Birban is about 48 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Birban from the sub-district headquarters?

Birban is about 13 km from Kursakatta, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Birban?

The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Birban.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Birban?

For Birban, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 217.2 hectares and irrigated land is 187.1 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Birban?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Birban. These records include 1 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.