Indian Village Directory

Dargahiganj Village

Dargahiganj is an inhabited village in Narpatganj Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 221517, the Census 2011 record lists 3,316 people in 673 households and the reported area is 421 hectares. The local references include Dargahiganj Gram Panchayat, Narpatganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Forbesganj at about 15 km.

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Quick answer: Dargahiganj is a village in Narpatganj Block, Araria district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 221517 and 3,316 people in 673 households.
Village Code221517
Population3,316
Households673
Area421 hectares
Nearest TownForbesganj

Key Village Facts

Village
Dargahiganj
Census Village Code
221517
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Araria
District Census Code
209
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Narpatganj
Sub-district Census Code
01112
CD Block
Narpatganj
Gram Panchayat
Dargahiganj
Households
673
Population
3,316
Male Population
1,751
Female Population
1,565
Sex Ratio
893.77
Area
421 hectares
Area
4.21 sq km
Nearest Town
Forbesganj
Nearest Town Distance
15 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
854335
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Dargahiganj at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,316 people, 421 hectares of reported area and Forbesganj as the nearest town reference for Dargahiganj, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictAraria
CD BlockNarpatganj
Gram PanchayatDargahiganj
  • Dargahiganj falls under Narpatganj Block in Araria district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 221517.
  • The record lists 3,316 people living in 673 households.
  • The reported village area is 421 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Forbesganj.
  • 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 Density787.65 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.93 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share18.61%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.18%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share79.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dargahiganj in the official administrative record. Census village code 221517, Dargahiganj Gram Panchayat and Narpatganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
209
Sub-district Census Code
01112
Village Census Code
221517
CD Block Code
0100
Gram Panchayat Code
0020
CD Block Name
Narpatganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Dargahiganj

Location and Distance

Forbesganj is the nearest town listed for Dargahiganj, about 15 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Narpatganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Araria
Distance from District Headquarter
45 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Forbesganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Forbesganj
Distance within State/UT
15 km
Nearest Town
Forbesganj
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
421 hectares
Area
4.21 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,316 people in 673 households, with 1,751 male residents and 1,565 female residents. The average household size is 4.93, and SC share is 18.61% and ST share is 0.18% for Dargahiganj. Population density works out to about 787.65 people per sq km.

Total Households
673
Total Population
3,316
Male Population
1,751
Female Population
1,565
Sex Ratio
893.77
Average Household Size
4.93
SC Population
617
SC Male Population
319
SC Female Population
298
SC Population Share
18.61
ST Population
6
ST Male Population
3
ST Female Population
3
ST Population Share
0.18
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dargahiganj list 3 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
3
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
3.2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Dargahiganj include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Dargahiganj include 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.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Dargahiganj show that reported agricultural commodities include Potato, Paddy and Bamboo, net sown area is 303.19 hectares and irrigated land is 242.19 hectares (79.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Potato
Manufacturers Commodities First
Jute Rope
Agricultural Commodities Second
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Third
Bamboo
Handicrafts Commodities Third
Sup
Forest Area In Hectares
14.27 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
36.58
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
5.25 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
6.28 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
47.85 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4.38 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
303.19
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
61 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
242.19
Canals Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
232.19 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Dargahiganj

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
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
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 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of Baroda 2 67%
State Bank of India 1 33%

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 854335 Araria Narpatganj Madhura Narpatganj Bank of Baroda Narpatganj, Araria, Bihar, 854335
State Bank of India ATM 854335 Araria Narpatganj Ghurna Ghurna Bazar Achaira, Bihar Ghurna Bazar Achaira, Bihar, Araria, Bihar, 854335
Bank of Baroda ATM 854335 Araria Narpatganj Gokhulpur Gokhulpur Main Road Narpatganj, Araria, Bihar, 854335

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 Dargahiganj village located?

Dargahiganj is in Narpatganj Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Dargahiganj village in?

Dargahiganj village is in Araria district.

Which state is Dargahiganj village in?

Dargahiganj village is in Bihar.

Which block is Dargahiganj under?

Dargahiganj comes under Narpatganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dargahiganj?

The Census village code of Dargahiganj is 221517.

Which Gram Panchayat is Dargahiganj under?

Dargahiganj is listed under Dargahiganj Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Narpatganj.

What is the population of Dargahiganj village?

The village record lists 3,316 people and 673 households for Dargahiganj.

How many households are in Dargahiganj village?

The village record lists 673 households for Dargahiganj.

What is the male and female population of Dargahiganj?

The record lists 1,751 male residents and 1,565 female residents for Dargahiganj.

What is the sex ratio of Dargahiganj village?

The sex ratio of Dargahiganj is 893.77 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dargahiganj village?

The reported geographical area of Dargahiganj is 421 hectares.

What is the population density of Dargahiganj village?

The approximate population density of Dargahiganj is 787.65 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dargahiganj?

The nearest town listed for Dargahiganj is Forbesganj, about 15 km away.

How far is Dargahiganj from the district headquarters?

Dargahiganj is about 45 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dargahiganj from the sub-district headquarters?

Dargahiganj is about 18 km from Narpatganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dargahiganj?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Dargahiganj.

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

For Dargahiganj, reported agricultural commodities include Potato, Paddy and Bamboo, net sown area is 303.19 hectares and irrigated land is 242.19 hectares.

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

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Dargahiganj. 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.