Indian Village Directory

Eksala Village

Eksala is an inhabited village in Barsoi Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 224990, the Census 2011 record lists 2,482 people in 529 households and the reported area is 107 hectares. The local references include Ekshalla Gram Panchayat, Barsoi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 57 km.

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Quick answer: Eksala is a village in Barsoi Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 224990 and 2,482 people in 529 households.
Village Code224990
Population2,482
Households529
Area107 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar

Key Village Facts

Village
Eksala
Census Village Code
224990
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
Ekshalla
Households
529
Population
2,482
Male Population
1,301
Female Population
1,181
Sex Ratio
907.76
Area
107 hectares
Area
1.07 sq km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Nearest Town Distance
57 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Eksala at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,482 people, 107 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for Eksala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictKatihar
BlockBarsoi
CD BlockBarsoi
Gram PanchayatEKSHALLA
  • Eksala falls under Barsoi Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 224990.
  • The record lists 2,482 people living in 529 households.
  • The reported village area is 107 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 Density2,319.63 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.69 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share8.58%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share30.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Eksala in the official administrative record. Census village code 224990, Ekshalla Gram Panchayat and Barsoi CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
212
Sub-district Census Code
01147
Village Census Code
224990
CD Block Code
0135
Gram Panchayat Code
0016
CD Block Name
Barsoi
Gram Panchayat Name
Ekshalla

Location and Distance

Katihar is the nearest town listed for Eksala, about 57 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 57 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Barsoi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Katihar
Distance from District Headquarter
57 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
57 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Katihar
Distance within State/UT
57 km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Town
57 km
Total Geographical Area
107 hectares
Area
1.07 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,482 people in 529 households, with 1,301 male residents and 1,181 female residents. The average household size is 4.69, and SC share is 8.58% and ST share is 0% for Eksala. Population density works out to about 2,319.63 people per sq km.

Total Households
529
Total Population
2,482
Male Population
1,301
Female Population
1,181
Sex Ratio
907.76
Average Household Size
4.69
SC Population
213
SC Male Population
114
SC Female Population
99
SC Population Share
8.58
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Eksala 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 Eksala 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 Eksala include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
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 Eksala include Anganwadi centre, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

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 Eksala show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 86 hectares and irrigated land is 26 hectares (30.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
1.8 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1.29 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
9.91 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
86.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
60 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
26.0
Canals Area In Hectares
20 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.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Eksala

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
5–10 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 summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 75%
CRM 1 25%

Top Banks in Matched Records

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

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Eksala village located?

Eksala is in Barsoi Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Eksala village in?

Eksala village is in Katihar district.

Which state is Eksala village in?

Eksala village is in Bihar.

Which block is Eksala under?

Eksala comes under Barsoi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Eksala?

The Census village code of Eksala is 224990.

Which Gram Panchayat is Eksala under?

Eksala is listed under EKSHALLA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Barsoi.

What is the population of Eksala village?

The village record lists 2,482 people and 529 households for Eksala.

How many households are in Eksala village?

The village record lists 529 households for Eksala.

What is the male and female population of Eksala?

The record lists 1,301 male residents and 1,181 female residents for Eksala.

What is the sex ratio of Eksala village?

The sex ratio of Eksala is 907.76 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Eksala village?

The reported geographical area of Eksala is 107 hectares.

What is the population density of Eksala village?

The approximate population density of Eksala is 2,319.63 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Eksala?

The nearest town listed for Eksala is Katihar, about 57 km away.

How far is Eksala from the district headquarters?

Eksala is about 57 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Eksala from the sub-district headquarters?

Eksala is about 6 km from Barsoi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Eksala?

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

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

For Eksala, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 86 hectares and irrigated land is 26 hectares.

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

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Eksala. These records include 3 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.