Indian Village Directory

Dewa Bigha Village

Dewa Bigha is an inhabited village in Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur Block of Arwal district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 260822, the Census 2011 record lists 166 people in 29 households and the reported area is 34 hectares. The local references include Khatangi Gram Panchayat, Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Arwal at about 40 km.

In short:

Dewa Bigha is a village in Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur Block, Arwal district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 260822 and 166 people in 29 households.

Village Code260822
Population166
Households29
Area34 hectares
Nearest TownArwal

Detailed village profile

Dewa Bigha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 166 people, 34 hectares of reported area and Arwal as the nearest town reference for Dewa Bigha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Arwal
CD Block Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur
Gram Panchayat KHATANGI
  • Dewa Bigha falls under Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur Block in Arwal district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 260822.
  • The record lists 166 people living in 29 households.
  • The reported village area is 34 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

Key Village Facts

Village
Dewa Bigha
Census Village Code
260822
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Arwal
District Census Code
240
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur
Sub-district Census Code
01545
CD Block
Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur
Gram Panchayat
Khatangi
Households
29
Population
166
Male Population
84
Female Population
82
Sex Ratio
976.19
Area
34 hectares
Area
0.34 sq km
Nearest Town
Arwal
Nearest Town Distance
40 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 488.24 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.72 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 83% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dewa Bigha in the official administrative record. Census village code 260822, Khatangi Gram Panchayat and Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
240
Sub-district Census Code
01545
Village Census Code
260822
CD Block Code
0533
Gram Panchayat Code
008
CD Block Name
Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur
Gram Panchayat Name
Khatangi

Location and Distance

Arwal is the nearest town listed for Dewa Bigha, about 40 km away. Arwal is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Arwal
Distance from District Headquarter
40 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Arwal
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
40 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Arwal
Distance within State/UT
40 km
Nearest Town
Arwal
Distance from Nearest Town
40 km
Total Geographical Area
34 hectares
Area
0.34 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 166 people in 29 households, with 84 male residents and 82 female residents. The average household size is 5.72, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Dewa Bigha. Population density works out to about 488.24 people per sq km.

Total Households
29
Total Population
166
Male Population
84
Female Population
82
Sex Ratio
976.19
Average Household Size
5.72
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dewa Bigha list 1 government primary 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dewa Bigha 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
6.32 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Dewa Bigha 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
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Dewa Bigha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 21.66 hectares and irrigated land is 17.98 hectares (83% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
10.34 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
21.66
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
3.68 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
17.98
Canals Area In Hectares
6.17 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
5.49 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dewa Bigha village located?

Dewa Bigha is in Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur Block of Arwal district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Dewa Bigha village in?

Dewa Bigha village is in Arwal district.

Which state is Dewa Bigha village in?

Dewa Bigha village is in Bihar.

Which block is Dewa Bigha under?

Dewa Bigha comes under Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dewa Bigha?

The Census village code of Dewa Bigha is 260822.

Which Gram Panchayat is Dewa Bigha under?

Dewa Bigha is listed under KHATANGI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur.

What is the population of Dewa Bigha village?

The village record lists 166 people and 29 households for Dewa Bigha.

How many households are in Dewa Bigha village?

The village record lists 29 households for Dewa Bigha.

What is the male and female population of Dewa Bigha?

The record lists 84 male residents and 82 female residents for Dewa Bigha.

What is the sex ratio of Dewa Bigha village?

The sex ratio of Dewa Bigha is 976.19 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dewa Bigha village?

The reported geographical area of Dewa Bigha is 34 hectares.

What is the population density of Dewa Bigha village?

The approximate population density of Dewa Bigha is 488.24 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dewa Bigha?

The nearest town listed for Dewa Bigha is Arwal, about 40 km away.

How far is Dewa Bigha from the district headquarters?

Dewa Bigha is about 40 km from Arwal, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dewa Bigha from the sub-district headquarters?

Dewa Bigha is about 12 km from Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dewa Bigha?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Dewa Bigha.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Dewa Bigha?

For Dewa Bigha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 21.66 hectares and irrigated land is 17.98 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Dewa Bigha.

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.