Dewasi is an inhabited village in Katoria Block of Banka district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 241970, the Census 2011 record lists 1,470 people in 286 households and the reported area is 721 hectares. The local references include Dewasi Gram Panchayat, Katoria CD Block and the nearest town reference is Deoghar(jharkhand) at about 24 km.
In short:
Dewasi is a village in Katoria Block, Banka district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 241970 and 1,470 people in 286 households.
Village Code241970
Population1,470
Households286
Area721 hectares
Nearest TownDeoghar(jharkhand)
Detailed village profile
Dewasi at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,470 people, 721 hectares of reported area and Deoghar(jharkhand) as the nearest town reference for Dewasi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Dewasi falls under Katoria Block in Banka district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 241970.
The record lists 1,470 people living in 286 households.
The reported village area is 721 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Deoghar(jharkhand).
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
Dewasi
Census Village Code
241970
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Banka
District Census Code
225
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Katoria
Sub-district Census Code
01354
CD Block
Katoria
Gram Panchayat
Dewasi
Households
286
Population
1,470
Male Population
773
Female Population
697
Sex Ratio
901.68
Area
721 hectares
Area
7.21 sq km
Nearest Town
Deoghar(jharkhand)
Nearest Town Distance
24 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 Density203.88 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.14 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share11.36%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share9.52%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share81.8%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Dewasi in the official administrative record. Census village code 241970, Dewasi Gram Panchayat and Katoria CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
225
Sub-district Census Code
01354
Village Census Code
241970
CD Block Code
0342
Gram Panchayat Code
0007
CD Block Name
Katoria
Gram Panchayat Name
Dewasi
Location and Distance
Deoghar(jharkhand) is the nearest town listed for Dewasi, about 24 km away. Banka is listed as the district headquarters at about 42 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Katoria
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Banka
Distance from District Headquarter
42 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Deoghar(jharkhand)
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
24 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Deoghar(jharkhand)
Distance within State/UT
24 km
Nearest Town outside State/UT
Deoghar(jharkhand)
Distance outside State/UT
24 km
Nearest Town
Deoghar(jharkhand)
Distance from Nearest Town
24 km
Total Geographical Area
721 hectares
Area
7.21 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,470 people in 286 households, with 773 male residents and 697 female residents. The average household size is 5.14, and SC share is 11.36% and ST share is 9.52% for Dewasi. Population density works out to about 203.88 people per sq km.
Total Households
286
Total Population
1,470
Male Population
773
Female Population
697
Sex Ratio
901.68
Average Household Size
5.14
SC Population
167
SC Male Population
88
SC Female Population
79
SC Population Share
11.36
ST Population
140
ST Male Population
67
ST Female Population
73
ST Population Share
9.52
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Dewasi list 2 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
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Non Formal Training Centre
Available
Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Dewasi. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Others Count
2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dewasi 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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
300 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Dewasi include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Dewasi include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Dewasi is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 1 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Dewasi show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 550 hectares and irrigated land is 450 hectares (81.8% 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
121.0
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
50 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
550.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
100 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
450.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
150 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
More than 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 local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
50%
CRM
1
50%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Uco Bank
1
50%
ICICI Bank Limited
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.
Dist: Banka, Bihar - 813106 ICICI Bank Ltd, Po and Ps Katoria, Banka, Bihar, 813106
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 Dewasi village located?
Dewasi is in Katoria Block of Banka district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Dewasi village in?
Dewasi village is in Banka district.
Which state is Dewasi village in?
Dewasi village is in Bihar.
Which block is Dewasi under?
Dewasi comes under Katoria Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Dewasi?
The Census village code of Dewasi is 241970.
Which Gram Panchayat is Dewasi under?
Dewasi is listed under Dewasi Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Katoria.
What is the population of Dewasi village?
The village record lists 1,470 people and 286 households for Dewasi.
How many households are in Dewasi village?
The village record lists 286 households for Dewasi.
What is the male and female population of Dewasi?
The record lists 773 male residents and 697 female residents for Dewasi.
What is the sex ratio of Dewasi village?
The sex ratio of Dewasi is 901.68 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Dewasi village?
The reported geographical area of Dewasi is 721 hectares.
What is the population density of Dewasi village?
The approximate population density of Dewasi is 203.88 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Dewasi?
The nearest town listed for Dewasi is Deoghar(jharkhand), about 24 km away.
How far is Dewasi from the district headquarters?
Dewasi is about 42 km from Banka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Dewasi from the sub-district headquarters?
Dewasi is about 10 km from Katoria, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Dewasi?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Dewasi.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Dewasi?
For Dewasi, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 550 hectares and irrigated land is 450 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Dewasi?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Dewasi. 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.