Indian Village Directory

Ankhor Village

Ankhor is an inhabited village in Dandkhora Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 225445, the Census 2011 record lists 828 people in 187 households and the reported area is 137 hectares. The local references include Sauriya Gram Panchayat, Dandkhora CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 15 km.

In short:

Ankhor is a village in Dandkhora Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 225445 and 828 people in 187 households.

Village Code225445
Population828
Households187
Area137 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar

Detailed village profile

Ankhor at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 828 people, 137 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for Ankhor, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Katihar
Block Dandkhora
CD Block Dandkhora
Gram Panchayat SAURIYA
  • Ankhor falls under Dandkhora Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 225445.
  • The record lists 828 people living in 187 households.
  • The reported village area is 137 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, Health 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
Ankhor
Census Village Code
225445
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Katihar
District Census Code
212
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dandkhora
Sub-district Census Code
01150
CD Block
Dandkhora
Gram Panchayat
Sauriya
Households
187
Population
828
Male Population
421
Female Population
407
Sex Ratio
966.75
Area
137 hectares
Area
1.37 sq km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Nearest Town Distance
15 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 604.38 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.43 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 25.48% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 85.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ankhor in the official administrative record. Census village code 225445, Sauriya Gram Panchayat and Dandkhora CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
212
Sub-district Census Code
01150
Village Census Code
225445
CD Block Code
0138
Gram Panchayat Code
0001
CD Block Name
Dandkhora
Gram Panchayat Name
Sauriya

Location and Distance

Katihar is the nearest town listed for Ankhor, about 15 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 15 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dandkhora
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Katihar
Distance from District Headquarter
15 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Katihar
Distance within State/UT
15 km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
137 hectares
Area
1.37 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 828 people in 187 households, with 421 male residents and 407 female residents. The average household size is 4.43, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 25.48% for Ankhor. Population density works out to about 604.38 people per sq km.

Total Households
187
Total Population
828
Male Population
421
Female Population
407
Sex Ratio
966.75
Average Household Size
4.43
ST Population
211
ST Male Population
108
ST Female Population
103
ST Population Share
25.48
Village Status
Inhabited

Health Facilities

Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Others Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ankhor 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Ankhor include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Ankhor include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, 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
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Ankhor show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 105 hectares and irrigated land is 90 hectares (85.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
5.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
105.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
15 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
90.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
90 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

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Ankhor

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 855113 Katihar Dandkhora Sankatra P. O. Salmari, Teh.katihar, Sankatra, Katihar, Bihar, 855113

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 Ankhor village located?

Ankhor is in Dandkhora Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Ankhor village in?

Ankhor village is in Katihar district.

Which state is Ankhor village in?

Ankhor village is in Bihar.

Which block is Ankhor under?

Ankhor comes under Dandkhora Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Ankhor?

The Census village code of Ankhor is 225445.

Which Gram Panchayat is Ankhor under?

Ankhor is listed under SAURIYA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dandkhora.

What is the population of Ankhor village?

The village record lists 828 people and 187 households for Ankhor.

How many households are in Ankhor village?

The village record lists 187 households for Ankhor.

What is the male and female population of Ankhor?

The record lists 421 male residents and 407 female residents for Ankhor.

What is the sex ratio of Ankhor village?

The sex ratio of Ankhor is 966.75 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ankhor village?

The reported geographical area of Ankhor is 137 hectares.

What is the population density of Ankhor village?

The approximate population density of Ankhor is 604.38 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ankhor?

The nearest town listed for Ankhor is Katihar, about 15 km away.

How far is Ankhor from the district headquarters?

Ankhor is about 15 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ankhor from the sub-district headquarters?

Ankhor is about 6 km from Dandkhora, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Ankhor, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 105 hectares and irrigated land is 90 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Ankhor. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Ankhor.

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.