Indian Village Directory

Athan Village

Athan is an inhabited village in Adhaura Block of Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 250587, the Census 2011 record lists 1,301 people in 224 households and the reported area is 673 hectares. The local references include Athan Gram Panchayat, Adhaura CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhabua at about 84 km.

In short:

Athan is a village in Adhaura Block, Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 250587 and 1,301 people in 224 households.

Village Code250587
Population1,301
Households224
Area673 hectares
Nearest TownBhabua

Detailed village profile

Athan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,301 people, 673 hectares of reported area and Bhabua as the nearest town reference for Athan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Kaimur (Bhabua)
Block Adhaura
CD Block Adhaura
Gram Panchayat Athan
  • Athan falls under Adhaura Block in Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 250587.
  • The record lists 1,301 people living in 224 households.
  • The reported village area is 673 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bhabua.
  • 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

Key Village Facts

Village
Athan
Census Village Code
250587
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Kaimur (Bhabua)
District Census Code
233
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Adhaura
Sub-district Census Code
01456
CD Block
Adhaura
Gram Panchayat
Athan
Households
224
Population
1,301
Male Population
672
Female Population
629
Sex Ratio
936.01
Area
673 hectares
Area
6.73 sq km
Nearest Town
Bhabua
Nearest Town Distance
84 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 Density 193.31 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.81 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 92.16% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Athan in the official administrative record. Census village code 250587, Athan Gram Panchayat and Adhaura CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
233
Sub-district Census Code
01456
Village Census Code
250587
CD Block Code
0444
Gram Panchayat Code
9
CD Block Name
Adhaura
Gram Panchayat Name
Athan

Location and Distance

Bhabua is the nearest town listed for Athan, about 84 km away. Bhabua is listed as the district headquarters at about 84 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Adhaura
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Bhabua
Distance from District Headquarter
84 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bhabua
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
84 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bhabua
Distance within State/UT
84 km
Nearest Town
Bhabua
Distance from Nearest Town
84 km
Total Geographical Area
673 hectares
Area
6.73 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,301 people in 224 households, with 672 male residents and 629 female residents. The average household size is 5.81, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 92.16% for Athan. Population density works out to about 193.31 people per sq km.

Total Households
224
Total Population
1,301
Male Population
672
Female Population
629
Sex Ratio
936.01
Average Household Size
5.81
ST Population
1,199
ST Male Population
615
ST Female Population
584
ST Population Share
92.16
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Athan list 1 government primary 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Athan include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Athan include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Athan include commercial bank, cooperative bank, Anganwadi centre, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Commercial Bank
Available
Cooperative Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Athan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 282.4 hectares and irrigated land is 282.4 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
390 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.6 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
282.4
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
282.4
Canals Area In Hectares
282.4 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Athan village located?

Athan is in Adhaura Block of Kaimur (Bhabua) district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Athan village in?

Athan village is in Kaimur (Bhabua) district.

Which state is Athan village in?

Athan village is in Bihar.

Which block is Athan under?

Athan comes under Adhaura Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Athan?

The Census village code of Athan is 250587.

Which Gram Panchayat is Athan under?

Athan is listed under Athan Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Adhaura.

What is the population of Athan village?

The village record lists 1,301 people and 224 households for Athan.

How many households are in Athan village?

The village record lists 224 households for Athan.

What is the male and female population of Athan?

The record lists 672 male residents and 629 female residents for Athan.

What is the sex ratio of Athan village?

The sex ratio of Athan is 936.01 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Athan village?

The reported geographical area of Athan is 673 hectares.

What is the population density of Athan village?

The approximate population density of Athan is 193.31 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Athan?

The nearest town listed for Athan is Bhabua, about 84 km away.

How far is Athan from the district headquarters?

Athan is about 84 km from Bhabua, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Athan from the sub-district headquarters?

Athan is about 12 km from Adhaura, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Athan?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Athan.

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

For Athan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 282.4 hectares and irrigated land is 282.4 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Athan.

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.