Indian Village Directory

Ekdara Village

Ekdara is an inhabited village in Colgong Block of Bhagalpur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 239143, the Census 2011 record lists 6,415 people in 1,193 households and the reported area is 214 hectares. The local references include Kurma Gram Panchayat, Colgong CD Block and the nearest town reference is Colgong at about 18 km.

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Quick answer: Ekdara is a village in Colgong Block, Bhagalpur district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 239143 and 6,415 people in 1,193 households.
Village Code239143
Population6,415
Households1,193
Area214 hectares
Nearest TownColgong

Key Village Facts

Village
Ekdara
Census Village Code
239143
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
Kurma
Households
1,193
Population
6,415
Male Population
3,394
Female Population
3,021
Sex Ratio
890.1
Area
214 hectares
Area
2.14 sq km
Nearest Town
Colgong
Nearest Town Distance
18 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
813222
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Ekdara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 6,415 people, 214 hectares of reported area and Colgong as the nearest town reference for Ekdara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictBhagalpur
BlockColgong
CD BlockColgong
Gram PanchayatKurma
  • Ekdara falls under Colgong Block in Bhagalpur district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 239143.
  • The record lists 6,415 people living in 1,193 households.
  • The reported village area is 214 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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density2,997.66 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.38 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share1.81%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share5.46%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share8.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ekdara in the official administrative record. Census village code 239143, Kurma Gram Panchayat and Colgong CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
224
Sub-district Census Code
01336
Village Census Code
239143
CD Block Code
0324
CD Block Name
Colgong
Gram Panchayat Name
Kurma

Location and Distance

Colgong is the nearest town listed for Ekdara, about 18 km away. Bhagalpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 43 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Colgong
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Bhagalpur
Distance from District Headquarter
43 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Colgong
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Colgong
Distance within State/UT
18 km
Nearest Town
Colgong
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
214 hectares
Area
2.14 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 6,415 people in 1,193 households, with 3,394 male residents and 3,021 female residents. The average household size is 5.38, and SC share is 1.81% and ST share is 5.46% for Ekdara. Population density works out to about 2,997.66 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,193
Total Population
6,415
Male Population
3,394
Female Population
3,021
Sex Ratio
890.1
Average Household Size
5.38
SC Population
116
SC Male Population
57
SC Female Population
59
SC Population Share
1.81
ST Population
350
ST Male Population
180
ST Female Population
170
ST Population Share
5.46
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Ekdara 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

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Ekdara. Verify current services locally before medical use.

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 Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ekdara 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
16 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Ekdara 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
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
National 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 Ekdara include 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.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Ekdara is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 4 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
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Ekdara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 193 hectares and irrigated land is 16 hectares (8.3% 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
17.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
193.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
177 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
16.0

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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Ekdara

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
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, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 50%
Uco Bank 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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 813222 Bhagalpur Colgong Mathurapur Adb, Sheonarayanapur Adb, Sheonarayanapur, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813222
Uco Bank ATM 813222 Bhagalpur Colgong Nandlalpur Bihar At+po:nandlalpur Ps:kahalgaon Dist:bhagalpur, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813222

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 Ekdara village located?

Ekdara is in Colgong Block of Bhagalpur district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Ekdara village in?

Ekdara village is in Bhagalpur district.

Which state is Ekdara village in?

Ekdara village is in Bihar.

Which block is Ekdara under?

Ekdara comes under Colgong Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Ekdara?

The Census village code of Ekdara is 239143.

Which Gram Panchayat is Ekdara under?

Ekdara is listed under Kurma Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Colgong.

What is the population of Ekdara village?

The village record lists 6,415 people and 1,193 households for Ekdara.

How many households are in Ekdara village?

The village record lists 1,193 households for Ekdara.

What is the male and female population of Ekdara?

The record lists 3,394 male residents and 3,021 female residents for Ekdara.

What is the sex ratio of Ekdara village?

The sex ratio of Ekdara is 890.1 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ekdara village?

The reported geographical area of Ekdara is 214 hectares.

What is the population density of Ekdara village?

The approximate population density of Ekdara is 2,997.66 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ekdara?

The nearest town listed for Ekdara is Colgong, about 18 km away.

How far is Ekdara from the district headquarters?

Ekdara is about 43 km from Bhagalpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ekdara from the sub-district headquarters?

Ekdara is about 18 km from Colgong, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Ekdara?

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

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

For Ekdara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 193 hectares and irrigated land is 16 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Ekdara. 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.