Dafarpur is an inhabited village in Barahat Block of Banka district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 241178, the Census 2011 record lists 2,188 people in 398 households and the reported area is 148 hectares. The local references include Sondiha(s) Gram Panchayat, Barahat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Banka at about 12 km.
In short:
Dafarpur is a village in Barahat Block, Banka district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 241178 and 2,188 people in 398 households.
Village Code241178
Population2,188
Households398
Area148 hectares
Nearest TownBanka
Detailed village profile
Dafarpur at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,188 people, 148 hectares of reported area and Banka as the nearest town reference for Dafarpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Dafarpur falls under Barahat Block in Banka district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 241178.
The record lists 2,188 people living in 398 households.
The reported village area is 148 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Banka.
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 Village Facts
Village
Dafarpur
Census Village Code
241178
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Banka
District Census Code
225
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Barahat
Sub-district Census Code
01349
CD Block
Barahat
Gram Panchayat
Sondiha(s)
Households
398
Population
2,188
Male Population
1,141
Female Population
1,047
Sex Ratio
917.62
Area
148 hectares
Area
1.48 sq km
Nearest Town
Banka
Nearest Town Distance
12 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
813103
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 Density1,478.38 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.5 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share5.67%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.18%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share80%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Dafarpur in the official administrative record. Census village code 241178, Sondiha(s) Gram Panchayat and Barahat CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
225
Sub-district Census Code
01349
Village Census Code
241178
CD Block Code
0337
Gram Panchayat Code
0006
CD Block Name
Barahat
Gram Panchayat Name
Sondiha(s)
Location and Distance
Banka is the nearest town listed for Dafarpur, about 12 km away. Banka is listed as the district headquarters at about 12 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Barahat
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
1 km
District Headquarter
Banka
Distance from District Headquarter
12 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Banka
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Banka
Distance within State/UT
12 km
Nearest Town
Banka
Distance from Nearest Town
12 km
Total Geographical Area
148 hectares
Area
1.48 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,188 people in 398 households, with 1,141 male residents and 1,047 female residents. The average household size is 5.5, and SC share is 5.67% and ST share is 0.18% for Dafarpur. Population density works out to about 1,478.38 people per sq km.
Total Households
398
Total Population
2,188
Male Population
1,141
Female Population
1,047
Sex Ratio
917.62
Average Household Size
5.5
SC Population
124
SC Male Population
65
SC Female Population
59
SC Population Share
5.67
ST Population
4
ST Male Population
2
ST Female Population
2
ST Population Share
0.18
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Dafarpur list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Dafarpur. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dafarpur include hand pump 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
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
75 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Dafarpur include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Dafarpur include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. 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
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Dafarpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 125 hectares and irrigated land is 100 hectares (80% 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
23.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
125.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
25 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
100.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
25 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
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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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.
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
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
2
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Canara Bank
1
50%
State 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.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Canara Bank
ATM
813103
Banka
Banka
Kakwara Tola Kataili
0 At: Kataili More Kataili More, Banka, Bihar, 813103
State Bank of India
ATM
813103
Banka
Banka
Banka (Np)
Banka Near Auto Stand, Bhera More, Barahat, Banka, Banka, Bihar, 813103
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 Dafarpur village located?
Dafarpur is in Barahat Block of Banka district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Dafarpur village in?
Dafarpur village is in Banka district.
Which state is Dafarpur village in?
Dafarpur village is in Bihar.
Which block is Dafarpur under?
Dafarpur comes under Barahat Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Dafarpur?
The Census village code of Dafarpur is 241178.
Which Gram Panchayat is Dafarpur under?
Dafarpur is listed under Sondiha(S) Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Barahat.
What is the population of Dafarpur village?
The village record lists 2,188 people and 398 households for Dafarpur.
How many households are in Dafarpur village?
The village record lists 398 households for Dafarpur.
What is the male and female population of Dafarpur?
The record lists 1,141 male residents and 1,047 female residents for Dafarpur.
What is the sex ratio of Dafarpur village?
The sex ratio of Dafarpur is 917.62 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Dafarpur village?
The reported geographical area of Dafarpur is 148 hectares.
What is the population density of Dafarpur village?
The approximate population density of Dafarpur is 1,478.38 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Dafarpur?
The nearest town listed for Dafarpur is Banka, about 12 km away.
How far is Dafarpur from the district headquarters?
Dafarpur is about 12 km from Banka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Dafarpur from the sub-district headquarters?
Dafarpur is about 1 km from Barahat, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Dafarpur?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Dafarpur.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Dafarpur?
For Dafarpur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 125 hectares and irrigated land is 100 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Dafarpur?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Dafarpur. 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.