Indian Village Directory
Ekchanan Village
Ekchanan is an inhabited village in Barsoi Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 225070, the Census 2011 record lists 1,325 people in 231 households and the reported area is 205 hectares. The local references include Belwa Dangi Gram Panchayat, Barsoi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Raiganj (Wb) at about 18 km.
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Ekchanan
- Census Village Code
- 225070
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Katihar
- District Census Code
- 212
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Barsoi
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01147
- CD Block
- Barsoi
- Gram Panchayat
- Belwa Dangi
- Households
- 231
- Population
- 1,325
- Male Population
- 694
- Female Population
- 631
- Sex Ratio
- 909.22
- Area
- 205 hectares
- Area
- 2.05 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Raiganj (Wb)
- Nearest Town Distance
- 18 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Ekchanan at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,325 people, 205 hectares of reported area and Raiganj (Wb) as the nearest town reference for Ekchanan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Ekchanan falls under Barsoi Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 225070.
- The record lists 1,325 people living in 231 households.
- The reported village area is 205 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Raiganj (Wb).
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
Before You Use This Data
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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Ekchanan in the official administrative record. Census village code 225070, Belwa Dangi Gram Panchayat and Barsoi CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 212
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01147
- Village Census Code
- 225070
- CD Block Code
- 0135
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0006
- CD Block Name
- Barsoi
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Belwa Dangi
Location and Distance
Raiganj (Wb) is the nearest town listed for Ekchanan, about 18 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 55 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Barsoi
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 19 km
- District Headquarter
- Katihar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 55 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Raiganj (Wb)
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 18 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Raiganj (Wb)
- Distance within State/UT
- 18 km
- Nearest Town outside State/UT
- Raiganj (Wb)
- Distance outside State/UT
- 18 km
- Nearest Town
- Raiganj (Wb)
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 18 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 205 hectares
- Area
- 2.05 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,325 people in 231 households, with 694 male residents and 631 female residents. The average household size is 5.74, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Ekchanan. Population density works out to about 646.34 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 231
- Total Population
- 1,325
- Male Population
- 694
- Female Population
- 631
- Sex Ratio
- 909.22
- Average Household Size
- 5.74
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Ekchanan 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 rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ekchanan 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
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Ekchanan include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District Road
- 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 Ekchanan include Anganwadi centre and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Ekchanan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 161 hectares and irrigated land is 106 hectares (65.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 4.4 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 20.6
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 6.5 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 7.5 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 5 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 161.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 55 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 106.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 100 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 6 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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Ekchanan
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
- 4
- Banks in Matched Records
- 3
- 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 | 3 | 75% |
| CRM | 1 | 25% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Bank | 2 | 50% |
| Central Bank of India | 1 | 25% |
| State Bank of India | 1 | 25% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 854317 | Katihar | Barsoi | Bhag Barsoi | Barsoi Barsoi, Barsoi, Katihar, Bihar, 854317 |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 855102 | Katihar | Barsoi | Sultanpur | Sultanpur Near Thana Chowk, Katihar, Bihar, 855102 |
| Indian Bank | ATM | 855102 | Katihar | Barsoi | Abadpur | Barsoi Katihar Parmanik Tola, Abadhpur, Katihar, Bihar, 855102 |
| Indian Bank | ATM | 855102 | Katihar | Barsoi | Bans Kota | Barsoi, Katihar Bans Kota, Sultanpur, Katihar, Bihar, 855102 |
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.