Indian Village Directory

Achran Village

Achran is an inhabited village in Balrampur Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 224825, the Census 2011 record lists 163 people in 32 households and the reported area is 50.96 hectares. The local references include Balrampur Gram Panchayat, Balrampur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dalkhola(w.b.) at about 14 km.

In short:

Achran is a village in Balrampur Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 224825 and 163 people in 32 households.

Village Code224825
Population163
Households32
Area50.96 hectares
Nearest TownDalkhola(w.b.)

Detailed village profile

Achran at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 163 people, 50.96 hectares of reported area and Dalkhola(w.b.) as the nearest town reference for Achran, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Katihar
Block Balrampur
CD Block Balrampur
Gram Panchayat BALRAMPUR
  • Achran falls under Balrampur Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 224825.
  • The record lists 163 people living in 32 households.
  • The reported village area is 50.96 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dalkhola(w.b.).
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Achran
Census Village Code
224825
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Katihar
District Census Code
212
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Balrampur
Sub-district Census Code
01146
CD Block
Balrampur
Gram Panchayat
Balrampur
Households
32
Population
163
Male Population
87
Female Population
76
Sex Ratio
873.56
Area
50.96 hectares
Area
0.51 sq km
Nearest Town
Dalkhola(w.b.)
Nearest Town Distance
14 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 319.86 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.09 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 81.6% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 70% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Achran in the official administrative record. Census village code 224825, Balrampur Gram Panchayat and Balrampur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
212
Sub-district Census Code
01146
Village Census Code
224825
CD Block Code
0134
Gram Panchayat Code
0010
CD Block Name
Balrampur
Gram Panchayat Name
Balrampur

Location and Distance

Dalkhola(w.b.) is the nearest town listed for Achran, about 14 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 78 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Balrampur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
22 km
District Headquarter
Katihar
Distance from District Headquarter
78 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dalkhola(w.b.)
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
14 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dalkhola(w.b.)
Distance within State/UT
14 km
Nearest Town outside State/UT
Dalkhola(w.b.)
Distance outside State/UT
14 km
Nearest Town
Dalkhola(w.b.)
Distance from Nearest Town
14 km
Total Geographical Area
50.96 hectares
Area
0.51 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 163 people in 32 households, with 87 male residents and 76 female residents. The average household size is 5.09, and SC share is 81.6% and ST share is 0% for Achran. Population density works out to about 319.86 people per sq km.

Total Households
32
Total Population
163
Male Population
87
Female Population
76
Sex Ratio
873.56
Average Household Size
5.09
SC Population
133
SC Male Population
69
SC Female Population
64
SC Population Share
81.6
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Achran 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 Achran 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
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
20.44 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Achran show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 29.21 hectares and irrigated land is 20.44 hectares (70% 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
1.6
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
18.05 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
2.1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
29.21
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
8.77 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
20.44

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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Achran

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.

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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

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 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 100%

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
Punjab National Bank ATM 854317 Katihar Balrampur Balrampur Bihar Balarampur, Katihar, Katihar, Bihar, 854317

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 Achran village located?

Achran is in Balrampur Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Achran village in?

Achran village is in Katihar district.

Which state is Achran village in?

Achran village is in Bihar.

Which block is Achran under?

Achran comes under Balrampur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Achran?

The Census village code of Achran is 224825.

Which Gram Panchayat is Achran under?

Achran is listed under BALRAMPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Balrampur.

What is the population of Achran village?

The village record lists 163 people and 32 households for Achran.

How many households are in Achran village?

The village record lists 32 households for Achran.

What is the male and female population of Achran?

The record lists 87 male residents and 76 female residents for Achran.

What is the sex ratio of Achran village?

The sex ratio of Achran is 873.56 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Achran village?

The reported geographical area of Achran is 50.96 hectares.

What is the population density of Achran village?

The approximate population density of Achran is 319.86 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Achran?

The nearest town listed for Achran is Dalkhola(w.b.), about 14 km away.

How far is Achran from the district headquarters?

Achran is about 78 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Achran from the sub-district headquarters?

Achran is about 22 km from Balrampur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Achran?

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

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

For Achran, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 29.21 hectares and irrigated land is 20.44 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Achran?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Achran. These records include 1 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.