Indian Village Directory
Ekauna Village
Ekauna is an inhabited village in Simri Block of Buxar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 247857, the Census 2011 record lists 3,890 people in 452 households and the reported area is 249 hectares. The local references include Ekauna Gram Panchayat, Simri CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumraon at about 22 km.
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Quick answer: Ekauna is a village in Simri Block, Buxar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 247857 and 3,890 people in 452 households.
Village Code247857
Population3,890
Households452
Area249 hectares
Nearest TownDumraon
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Ekauna
- Census Village Code
- 247857
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Buxar
- District Census Code
- 232
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Simri
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01435
- CD Block
- Simri
- Gram Panchayat
- Ekauna
- Households
- 452
- Population
- 3,890
- Male Population
- 2,044
- Female Population
- 1,846
- Sex Ratio
- 903.13
- Area
- 249 hectares
- Area
- 2.49 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Dumraon
- Nearest Town Distance
- 22 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Ekauna at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,890 people, 249 hectares of reported area and Dumraon as the nearest town reference for Ekauna, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
CD BlockSimri
Gram PanchayatEkauna
- Ekauna falls under Simri Block in Buxar district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 247857.
- The record lists 3,890 people living in 452 households.
- The reported village area is 249 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.
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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 Density1,562.25 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size8.61 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share10.28%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share1.05%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share75%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Ekauna in the official administrative record. Census village code 247857, Ekauna Gram Panchayat and Simri CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 232
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01435
- Village Census Code
- 247857
- CD Block Code
- 0423
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0005
- CD Block Name
- Simri
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Ekauna
Location and Distance
Dumraon is the nearest town listed for Ekauna, about 22 km away. Buxar is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Simri
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 10 km
- District Headquarter
- Buxar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 30 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Dumraon
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 22 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Dumraon
- Distance within State/UT
- 22 km
- Nearest Town
- Dumraon
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 22 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 249 hectares
- Area
- 2.49 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,890 people in 452 households, with 2,044 male residents and 1,846 female residents. The average household size is 8.61, and SC share is 10.28% and ST share is 1.05% for Ekauna. Population density works out to about 1,562.25 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 452
- Total Population
- 3,890
- Male Population
- 2,044
- Female Population
- 1,846
- Sex Ratio
- 903.13
- Average Household Size
- 8.61
- SC Population
- 400
- SC Male Population
- 206
- SC Female Population
- 194
- SC Population Share
- 10.28
- ST Population
- 41
- ST Male Population
- 20
- ST Female Population
- 21
- ST Population Share
- 1.05
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Ekauna 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 Ekauna. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 4
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 4
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ekauna 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 in Summer
- 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
- Navigable Waterways River Canal
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 100 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Ekauna 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
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- 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 Ekauna 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
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Ekauna is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 5 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
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Ekauna show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 200 hectares and irrigated land is 150 hectares (75% 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
- 49.0
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 200.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 50 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 150.0
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 50 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Ekauna
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
- 2
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 2
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 |
2 |
100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| Punjab National 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 |
| Punjab National Bank |
ATM |
802120 |
Buxar |
Simri |
Dumri |
Buxar Tehsil at and Post Dumri, Buxar, Bihar, 802120 |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
802135 |
Buxar |
Simri |
Simri |
Simri at-Simri Simri, Buxar, Bihar, 802135 |
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 Ekauna village located?
Ekauna is in Simri Block of Buxar district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Ekauna village in?
Ekauna village is in Buxar district.
Which state is Ekauna village in?
Ekauna village is in Bihar.
Which block is Ekauna under?
Ekauna comes under Simri Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Ekauna?
The Census village code of Ekauna is 247857.
Which Gram Panchayat is Ekauna under?
Ekauna is listed under Ekauna Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Simri.
What is the population of Ekauna village?
The village record lists 3,890 people and 452 households for Ekauna.
How many households are in Ekauna village?
The village record lists 452 households for Ekauna.
What is the male and female population of Ekauna?
The record lists 2,044 male residents and 1,846 female residents for Ekauna.
What is the sex ratio of Ekauna village?
The sex ratio of Ekauna is 903.13 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Ekauna village?
The reported geographical area of Ekauna is 249 hectares.
What is the population density of Ekauna village?
The approximate population density of Ekauna is 1,562.25 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Ekauna?
The nearest town listed for Ekauna is Dumraon, about 22 km away.
How far is Ekauna from the district headquarters?
Ekauna is about 30 km from Buxar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Ekauna from the sub-district headquarters?
Ekauna is about 10 km from Simri, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Ekauna?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Ekauna.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Ekauna?
For Ekauna, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 200 hectares and irrigated land is 150 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Ekauna?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Ekauna. 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.