Where is Ekchari village located?
Ekchari is in Colgong Block of Bhagalpur district in Bihar, India.
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Ekchari Village
Ekchari is an inhabited village in Colgong Block of Bhagalpur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 239317, the Census 2011 record lists 8,945 people in 1,746 households and the reported area is 541 hectares. The local references include Nandlalpur Gram Panchayat, Colgong CD Block and the nearest town reference is Colgong at about 8 km.
Ekchari is a village in Colgong Block, Bhagalpur district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 239317 and 8,945 people in 1,746 households.
Village Code239317
Population8,945
Households1,746
Area541 hectares
Nearest TownColgong
Detailed village profile
Ekchari at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 8,945 people, 541 hectares of reported area and Colgong as the nearest town reference for Ekchari, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Ekchari falls under Colgong Block in Bhagalpur district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 239317.
- The record lists 8,945 people living in 1,746 households.
- The reported village area is 541 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Colgong.
- 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
- Ekchari
- Census Village Code
- 239317
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Bhagalpur
- District Census Code
- 224
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Colgong
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01336
- CD Block
- Colgong
- Gram Panchayat
- Nandlalpur
- Households
- 1,746
- Population
- 8,945
- Male Population
- 4,757
- Female Population
- 4,188
- Sex Ratio
- 880.39
- Area
- 541 hectares
- Area
- 5.41 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Colgong
- Nearest Town Distance
- 8 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 813203
- 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
1,653.42 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.12 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
18.48%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0.01%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
33.6%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Ekchari in the official administrative record. Census village code 239317, Nandlalpur Gram Panchayat and Colgong CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 224
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01336
- Village Census Code
- 239317
- CD Block Code
- 0324
- CD Block Name
- Colgong
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Nandlalpur
Location and Distance
Colgong is the nearest town listed for Ekchari, about 8 km away. Bhagalpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Colgong
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 8 km
- District Headquarter
- Bhagalpur
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 35 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Colgong
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 8 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Colgong
- Distance within State/UT
- 8 km
- Nearest Town
- Colgong
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 8 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 541 hectares
- Area
- 5.41 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 8,945 people in 1,746 households, with 4,757 male residents and 4,188 female residents. The average household size is 5.12, and SC share is 18.48% and ST share is 0.01% for Ekchari. Population density works out to about 1,653.42 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 1,746
- Total Population
- 8,945
- Male Population
- 4,757
- Female Population
- 4,188
- Sex Ratio
- 880.39
- Average Household Size
- 5.12
- SC Population
- 1,653
- SC Male Population
- 889
- SC Female Population
- 764
- SC Population Share
- 18.48
- ST Population
- 1
- ST Male Population
- 1
- ST Population Share
- 0.01
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Ekchari list 3 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ekchari include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake 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
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 45 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 100 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Ekchari include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Post And Telegraph Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- National Highway
- 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 Ekchari include commercial bank, cooperative bank, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Commercial Bank
- Available
- Cooperative Bank
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Ekchari is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 7 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
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 7 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 3 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Ekchari show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 396 hectares and irrigated land is 133 hectares (33.6% 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
- 99.0
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 1 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 396.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 263 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 133.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 33 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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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Ekchari
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
- Available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 16
- Banks in Matched Records
- 7
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 12 | 75% |
| CRM | 4 | 25% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 9 | 56% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | 2 | 12% |
| Bank of Baroda | 1 | 6.2% |
| Canara Bank | 1 | 6.2% |
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 6.2% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 813203 | Bhagalpur | Colgong | Colgong (Np) | Station Road, Nh 80 Colgong Near Govt. Old Hospital, Kahalgaon, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813203 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 813203 | Bhagalpur | Colgong | Colgong (Np) | Ntpc Road, Krishna Nagar Ground Floor, Near Sdo Office Krishna Nagar, Colgong, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813203 |
| ICICI Bank Limited | ATM | 813203 | Bhagalpur | Colgong | Colgong (Np) | Bhagalpur Shop No.21 Pts Ntpc, Kahalgaon, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813203 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 813203 | Bhagalpur | Colgong | Colgong (Np) | Khetan Market, Station Chowk, Oriental Bank of Commerce, Colgong Kahalgaon, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813203 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 813203 | Bhagalpur | Colgong | Colgong (Np) | Colgong Bhagalpur Colgong Bhagalpur, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813203 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 813203 | Bhagalpur | Colgong | Colgong (Np) | Colgong Colgong, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813203 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 813203 | Bhagalpur | Colgong | Colgong (Ct) | Cstppa Campus Colgong Pts Market, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813203 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 813203 | Bhagalpur | Colgong | Colgong (Ct) | Nh 80 Colgong Hotel Prerna, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813203 |
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
Which district is Ekchari village in?
Ekchari village is in Bhagalpur district.
Which state is Ekchari village in?
Ekchari village is in Bihar.
Which block is Ekchari under?
Ekchari comes under Colgong Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Ekchari?
The Census village code of Ekchari is 239317.
Which Gram Panchayat is Ekchari under?
Ekchari is listed under Nandlalpur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Colgong.
What is the population of Ekchari village?
The village record lists 8,945 people and 1,746 households for Ekchari.
How many households are in Ekchari village?
The village record lists 1,746 households for Ekchari.
What is the male and female population of Ekchari?
The record lists 4,757 male residents and 4,188 female residents for Ekchari.
What is the sex ratio of Ekchari village?
The sex ratio of Ekchari is 880.39 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Ekchari village?
The reported geographical area of Ekchari is 541 hectares.
What is the population density of Ekchari village?
The approximate population density of Ekchari is 1,653.42 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Ekchari?
The nearest town listed for Ekchari is Colgong, about 8 km away.
How far is Ekchari from the district headquarters?
Ekchari is about 35 km from Bhagalpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Ekchari from the sub-district headquarters?
Ekchari is about 8 km from Colgong, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Ekchari?
The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Ekchari.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Ekchari?
For Ekchari, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 396 hectares and irrigated land is 133 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Ekchari?
The page shows 16 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Ekchari. These records include 7 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.