Where is Nikhura village located?
Nikhura is in Dumraon Block of Buxar district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Nikhura Village
Nikhura is an inhabited village in Dumraon Block of Buxar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 248146, the Census 2011 record lists 528 people in 81 households and the reported area is 43.3 hectares. The local references include Kashia Gram Panchayat, Dumraon CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumraon at about 3 km.
Village Code248146
Population528
Households81
Area43.3 hectares
Nearest TownDumraon
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Nikhura
- Census Village Code
- 248146
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Buxar
- District Census Code
- 232
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Dumraon
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01440
- CD Block
- Dumraon
- Gram Panchayat
- Kashia
- Households
- 81
- Population
- 528
- Male Population
- 282
- Female Population
- 246
- Sex Ratio
- 872.34
- Area
- 43.3 hectares
- Area
- 0.43 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Dumraon
- Nearest Town Distance
- 3 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Nikhura at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 528 people, 43.3 hectares of reported area and Dumraon as the nearest town reference for Nikhura, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Nikhura falls under Dumraon Block in Buxar district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 248146.
- The record lists 528 people living in 81 households.
- The reported village area is 43.3 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Dumraon.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
Before You Use This Data
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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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 Density1,219.4 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.52 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share94.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Nikhura in the official administrative record. Census village code 248146, Kashia Gram Panchayat and Dumraon CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 232
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01440
- Village Census Code
- 248146
- CD Block Code
- 0428
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0007
- CD Block Name
- Dumraon
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Kashia
Location and Distance
Dumraon is the nearest town listed for Nikhura, about 3 km away. Buxar is listed as the district headquarters at about 28 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Dumraon
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 3 km
- District Headquarter
- Buxar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 28 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Dumraon
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 3 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Dumraon
- Distance within State/UT
- 3 km
- Nearest Town
- Dumraon
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 3 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 43.3 hectares
- Area
- 0.43 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 528 people in 81 households, with 282 male residents and 246 female residents. The average household size is 6.52, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Nikhura. Population density works out to about 1,219.4 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 81
- Total Population
- 528
- Male Population
- 282
- Female Population
- 246
- Sex Ratio
- 872.34
- Average Household Size
- 6.52
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Nikhura list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Nikhura 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 in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Nikhura 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
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Major 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 Nikhura include self-help groups, 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.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Nikhura is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 6 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
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Nikhura show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 36.3 hectares and irrigated land is 34.3 hectares (94.5% 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
- 7.0
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 36.3
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 2 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 34.3
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 34.3 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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Nikhura
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
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 17
- Banks in Matched Records
- 10
- Matched PINs
- 4
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 14 | 82% |
| CRM | 3 | 18% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 4 | 24% |
| Bank of India | 3 | 18% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 2 | 12% |
| Punjab National Bank | 2 | 12% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 1 | 5.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 802119 | Buxar | Dumraon | Dumraon (Nagar Parishad) | Station Road Ground Floor, Holding No: 277 ; Old Khata Dumraon, Buxar, Bihar, 802119 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 802136 | Buxar | Dumraon | Dumraon (Nagar Parishad) | Station Road Dumraon, Buxar, Bihar, 802136 |
| Indian Bank | ATM | 802133 | Buxar | Dumraon | Chilhari | Dumraon Chilhari, Buxar, Bihar, 802133 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 802119 | Buxar | Dumraon | Dumraon (Nagar Parishad) | Dumrao in Front of Dumraon Railway Station Buxar Distt Buxar Bihar Dumraon Railway Station, Buxar, Bihar, 802119 |
| Bank of India | ATM | 802119 | Buxar | Dumraon | Dumraon (Nagar Parishad) | Near Bank of Baroda Dumraon, Dist -Buxar Nanand Kishor Roy, Satiation Road Dumraon, Buxar, Bihar, 802119 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 802119 | Buxar | Dumraon | Dumraon (Nagar Parishad) | Dumraon, Dist. Buxar, Bihar - 802119. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. Floor, Station Road, Near Bank of Baroda, Buxar, Bihar, 802119 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 802119 | Buxar | Dumraon | Dumraon (Nagar Parishad) | Dumraon Near High School Dumraon, Dist-Buxar-802119, Buxar, Bihar, 802119 |
| Bank of India | ATM | 802119 | Buxar | Dumraon | Dumraon (Nagar Parishad) | Station Road, Dumraon, Buxar, Bihar Purana Thana Road, Bank of India, S/O Jagdish Prasad, Buxar, Bihar, 802119 |
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 Nikhura village in?
Nikhura village is in Buxar district.
Which state is Nikhura village in?
Nikhura village is in Bihar.
Which block is Nikhura under?
Nikhura comes under Dumraon Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Nikhura?
The Census village code of Nikhura is 248146.
Which Gram Panchayat is Nikhura under?
Nikhura is listed under Kashia Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dumraon.
What is the population of Nikhura village?
The village record lists 528 people and 81 households for Nikhura.
How many households are in Nikhura village?
The village record lists 81 households for Nikhura.
What is the male and female population of Nikhura?
The record lists 282 male residents and 246 female residents for Nikhura.
What is the sex ratio of Nikhura village?
The sex ratio of Nikhura is 872.34 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Nikhura village?
The reported geographical area of Nikhura is 43.3 hectares.
What is the population density of Nikhura village?
The approximate population density of Nikhura is 1,219.4 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Nikhura?
The nearest town listed for Nikhura is Dumraon, about 3 km away.
How far is Nikhura from the district headquarters?
Nikhura is about 28 km from Buxar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Nikhura from the sub-district headquarters?
Nikhura is about 3 km from Dumraon, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Nikhura?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Nikhura.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Nikhura?
For Nikhura, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 36.3 hectares and irrigated land is 34.3 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Nikhura?
The page shows 17 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Nikhura. These records include 10 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.