Indian Village Directory

River Block Village

River Block is an inhabited village in Amdabad Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 225796, the Census 2011 record lists 1,624 people in 333 households and the reported area is 322 hectares. The local references include Pardiyara Gram Panchayat, Amdabad CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 35 km.

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Quick answer: River Block is a village in Amdabad Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 225796 and 1,624 people in 333 households.
Village Code225796
Population1,624
Households333
Area322 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar

Key Village Facts

Village
River Block
Census Village Code
225796
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
Pardiyara
Households
333
Population
1,624
Male Population
852
Female Population
772
Sex Ratio
906.1
Area
322 hectares
Area
3.22 sq km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Nearest Town Distance
35 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

River Block at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,624 people, 322 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for River Block, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictKatihar
BlockAmdabad
CD BlockAmdabad
Gram PanchayatPARDIYARA
  • River Block falls under Amdabad Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 225796.
  • The record lists 1,624 people living in 333 households.
  • The reported village area is 322 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 Density504.35 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.88 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share1.11%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place River Block in the official administrative record. Census village code 225796, Pardiyara Gram Panchayat and Amdabad CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
212
Sub-district Census Code
01157
Village Census Code
225796
CD Block Code
0145
Gram Panchayat Code
0009
CD Block Name
Amdabad
Gram Panchayat Name
Pardiyara

Location and Distance

Katihar is the nearest town listed for River Block, about 35 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Amdabad
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Katihar
Distance from District Headquarter
35 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
35 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Katihar
Distance within State/UT
35 km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Town
35 km
Total Geographical Area
322 hectares
Area
3.22 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,624 people in 333 households, with 852 male residents and 772 female residents. The average household size is 4.88, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 1.11% for River Block. Population density works out to about 504.35 people per sq km.

Total Households
333
Total Population
1,624
Male Population
852
Female Population
772
Sex Ratio
906.1
Average Household Size
4.88
ST Population
18
ST Male Population
9
ST Female Population
9
ST Population Share
1.11
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for River Block 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 River Block include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
16.78 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for River Block.

Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for River Block include Anganwadi centre and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for River Block show that net sown area is 159.84 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
145.38
Net Area Sown In Hectares
159.84
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
159.84 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near River Block

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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
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

Where is River Block village located?

River Block is in Amdabad Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.

Which district is River Block village in?

River Block village is in Katihar district.

Which state is River Block village in?

River Block village is in Bihar.

Which block is River Block under?

River Block comes under Amdabad Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of River Block?

The Census village code of River Block is 225796.

Which Gram Panchayat is River Block under?

River Block is listed under PARDIYARA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Amdabad.

What is the population of River Block village?

The village record lists 1,624 people and 333 households for River Block.

How many households are in River Block village?

The village record lists 333 households for River Block.

What is the male and female population of River Block?

The record lists 852 male residents and 772 female residents for River Block.

What is the sex ratio of River Block village?

The sex ratio of River Block is 906.1 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of River Block village?

The reported geographical area of River Block is 322 hectares.

What is the population density of River Block village?

The approximate population density of River Block is 504.35 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to River Block?

The nearest town listed for River Block is Katihar, about 35 km away.

How far is River Block from the district headquarters?

River Block is about 35 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is River Block from the sub-district headquarters?

River Block is about 15 km from Amdabad, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for River Block?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for River Block.

What crops or land-use details are reported for River Block?

For River Block, net sown area is 159.84 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near River Block?

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