Indian Village Directory

Dakra Village

Dakra is an inhabited village in Kurtha Block of Arwal district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 260872, the Census 2011 record lists 1,176 people in 199 households and the reported area is 69 hectares. The local references include Ibrahimpur Gram Panchayat, Kurtha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Arwal at about 20 km.

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Quick answer: Dakra is a village in Kurtha Block, Arwal district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 260872 and 1,176 people in 199 households.
Village Code260872
Population1,176
Households199
Area69 hectares
Nearest TownArwal

Key Village Facts

Village
Dakra
Census Village Code
260872
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Arwal
District Census Code
240
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kurtha
Sub-district Census Code
01546
CD Block
Kurtha
Gram Panchayat
Ibrahimpur
Households
199
Population
1,176
Male Population
621
Female Population
555
Sex Ratio
893.72
Area
69 hectares
Area
0.69 sq km
Nearest Town
Arwal
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
804421
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Dakra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,176 people, 69 hectares of reported area and Arwal as the nearest town reference for Dakra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictArwal
BlockKurtha
CD BlockKurtha
Gram PanchayatIBRAHIMPUR
  • Dakra falls under Kurtha Block in Arwal district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 260872.
  • The record lists 1,176 people living in 199 households.
  • The reported village area is 69 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Arwal.
  • 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 Density1,704.35 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.91 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share10.37%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share75%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dakra in the official administrative record. Census village code 260872, Ibrahimpur Gram Panchayat and Kurtha CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
240
Sub-district Census Code
01546
Village Census Code
260872
CD Block Code
0534
Gram Panchayat Code
001
CD Block Name
Kurtha
Gram Panchayat Name
Ibrahimpur

Location and Distance

Arwal is the nearest town listed for Dakra, about 20 km away. Arwal is listed as the district headquarters at about 20 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kurtha
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9 km
District Headquarter
Arwal
Distance from District Headquarter
20 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Arwal
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Arwal
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Arwal
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
69 hectares
Area
0.69 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,176 people in 199 households, with 621 male residents and 555 female residents. The average household size is 5.91, and SC share is 10.37% and ST share is 0% for Dakra. Population density works out to about 1,704.35 people per sq km.

Total Households
199
Total Population
1,176
Male Population
621
Female Population
555
Sex Ratio
893.72
Average Household Size
5.91
SC Population
122
SC Male Population
70
SC Female Population
52
SC Population Share
10.37
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dakra list 1 government primary school 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
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Dakra.

Post Office
Available
Other District Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Dakra 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
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 Dakra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 60 hectares and irrigated land is 45 hectares (75% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.5
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5.5 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
60.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
15 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
45.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
45 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Dakra

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
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 804421 Arwal Kurtha Kurthadih Tola - Ramnagar at-Kurtha Kurtha, Arwal, Bihar, 804421

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 Dakra village located?

Dakra is in Kurtha Block of Arwal district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Dakra village in?

Dakra village is in Arwal district.

Which state is Dakra village in?

Dakra village is in Bihar.

Which block is Dakra under?

Dakra comes under Kurtha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dakra?

The Census village code of Dakra is 260872.

Which Gram Panchayat is Dakra under?

Dakra is listed under IBRAHIMPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kurtha.

What is the population of Dakra village?

The village record lists 1,176 people and 199 households for Dakra.

How many households are in Dakra village?

The village record lists 199 households for Dakra.

What is the male and female population of Dakra?

The record lists 621 male residents and 555 female residents for Dakra.

What is the sex ratio of Dakra village?

The sex ratio of Dakra is 893.72 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dakra village?

The reported geographical area of Dakra is 69 hectares.

What is the population density of Dakra village?

The approximate population density of Dakra is 1,704.35 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dakra?

The nearest town listed for Dakra is Arwal, about 20 km away.

How far is Dakra from the district headquarters?

Dakra is about 20 km from Arwal, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dakra from the sub-district headquarters?

Dakra is about 9 km from Kurtha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dakra?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Dakra.

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

For Dakra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 60 hectares and irrigated land is 45 hectares.

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

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