Where is Dakra village located?
Dakra is in Amdabad Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Dakra Village
Dakra is an inhabited village in Amdabad Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 225756, the Census 2011 record lists 622 people in 138 households and the reported area is 231 hectares. The local references include Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat, Amdabad CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 36 km.
Village Code225756
Population622
Households138
Area231 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Dakra
- Census Village Code
- 225756
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Katihar
- District Census Code
- 212
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Amdabad
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01157
- CD Block
- Amdabad
- Gram Panchayat
- Lakhanpur
- Households
- 138
- Population
- 622
- Male Population
- 323
- Female Population
- 299
- Sex Ratio
- 925.7
- Area
- 231 hectares
- Area
- 2.31 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Katihar
- Nearest Town Distance
- 36 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Dakra at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 622 people, 231 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for Dakra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Dakra falls under Amdabad Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 225756.
- The record lists 622 people living in 138 households.
- The reported village area is 231 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Katihar.
- 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 Density269.26 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.51 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share8.52%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share6.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Dakra in the official administrative record. Census village code 225756, Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat and Amdabad CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 212
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01157
- Village Census Code
- 225756
- CD Block Code
- 0145
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0003
- CD Block Name
- Amdabad
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Lakhanpur
Location and Distance
Katihar is the nearest town listed for Dakra, about 36 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 36 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Amdabad
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 14 km
- District Headquarter
- Katihar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 36 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Katihar
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 36 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Katihar
- Distance within State/UT
- 36 km
- Nearest Town
- Katihar
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 36 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 231 hectares
- Area
- 2.31 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 622 people in 138 households, with 323 male residents and 299 female residents. The average household size is 4.51, and SC share is 8.52% and ST share is 0% for Dakra. Population density works out to about 269.26 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 138
- Total Population
- 622
- Male Population
- 323
- Female Population
- 299
- Sex Ratio
- 925.7
- Average Household Size
- 4.51
- SC Population
- 53
- SC Male Population
- 22
- SC Female Population
- 31
- SC Population Share
- 8.52
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Dakra list 2 government primary schools 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
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dakra 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
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Community Toilet Complex Including Bath For General Public
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 14.8 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 5.6 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Dakra.
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Dakra 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
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Dakra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 92 hectares and irrigated land is 5.6 hectares (6.1% 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
- 124.2
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 92.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 86.4 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 5.6
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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Dakra
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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 2 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | 1 | 50% |
| Central 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854117 | Katihar | Amdabad | Kishunpur | Kishunpur Bhavanipur, Bank Street, Katihar, Bihar, 854117 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 854123 | Katihar | Amdabad | Ahmadabad | Ahmedabad Main Road, Amadabad, Katihar, Bihar, 854123 |
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 Dakra village in?
Dakra village is in Katihar district.
Which state is Dakra village in?
Dakra village is in Bihar.
Which block is Dakra under?
Dakra comes under Amdabad Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Dakra?
The Census village code of Dakra is 225756.
Which Gram Panchayat is Dakra under?
Dakra is listed under LAKHANPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Amdabad.
What is the population of Dakra village?
The village record lists 622 people and 138 households for Dakra.
How many households are in Dakra village?
The village record lists 138 households for Dakra.
What is the male and female population of Dakra?
The record lists 323 male residents and 299 female residents for Dakra.
What is the sex ratio of Dakra village?
The sex ratio of Dakra is 925.7 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Dakra village?
The reported geographical area of Dakra is 231 hectares.
What is the population density of Dakra village?
The approximate population density of Dakra is 269.26 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Dakra?
The nearest town listed for Dakra is Katihar, about 36 km away.
How far is Dakra from the district headquarters?
Dakra is about 36 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Dakra from the sub-district headquarters?
Dakra is about 14 km from Amdabad, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Dakra?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Dakra.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Dakra?
For Dakra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 92 hectares and irrigated land is 5.6 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Dakra?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Dakra. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.