Indian Village Directory

Deokhand Village

Deokhand is an inhabited village in Dandkhora Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 225453, the Census 2011 record lists 869 people in 161 households and the reported area is 113 hectares. The local references include Sauriya Gram Panchayat, Dandkhora CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 12 km.

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Quick answer: Deokhand is a village in Dandkhora Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 225453 and 869 people in 161 households.
Village Code225453
Population869
Households161
Area113 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar

Key Village Facts

Village
Deokhand
Census Village Code
225453
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
161
Population
869
Male Population
454
Female Population
415
Sex Ratio
914.1
Area
113 hectares
Area
1.13 sq km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Nearest Town Distance
12 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Deokhand at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 869 people, 113 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for Deokhand, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictKatihar
CD BlockDandkhora
Gram PanchayatSAURIYA
  • Deokhand falls under Dandkhora Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 225453.
  • The record lists 869 people living in 161 households.
  • The reported village area is 113 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 Density769.03 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.4 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share6.44%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share17.03%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share93%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Deokhand in the official administrative record. Census village code 225453, Sauriya Gram Panchayat and Dandkhora CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
212
Sub-district Census Code
01150
Village Census Code
225453
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 Deokhand, about 12 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 12 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dandkhora
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Katihar
Distance from District Headquarter
12 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Katihar
Distance within State/UT
12 km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Town
12 km
Total Geographical Area
113 hectares
Area
1.13 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 869 people in 161 households, with 454 male residents and 415 female residents. The average household size is 5.4, and SC share is 6.44% and ST share is 17.03% for Deokhand. Population density works out to about 769.03 people per sq km.

Total Households
161
Total Population
869
Male Population
454
Female Population
415
Sex Ratio
914.1
Average Household Size
5.4
SC Population
56
SC Male Population
28
SC Female Population
28
SC Population Share
6.44
ST Population
148
ST Male Population
83
ST Female Population
65
ST Population Share
17.03
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Deokhand 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

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Deokhand. Verify current services locally before medical use.

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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Deokhand 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 Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Deokhand include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Deokhand show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 86 hectares and irrigated land is 80 hectares (93% 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
3.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
7 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
86.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
6 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
80.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
80 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 Deokhand

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
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 Deokhand village located?

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

Which district is Deokhand village in?

Deokhand village is in Katihar district.

Which state is Deokhand village in?

Deokhand village is in Bihar.

Which block is Deokhand under?

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

What is the Census village code of Deokhand?

The Census village code of Deokhand is 225453.

Which Gram Panchayat is Deokhand under?

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

What is the population of Deokhand village?

The village record lists 869 people and 161 households for Deokhand.

How many households are in Deokhand village?

The village record lists 161 households for Deokhand.

What is the male and female population of Deokhand?

The record lists 454 male residents and 415 female residents for Deokhand.

What is the sex ratio of Deokhand village?

The sex ratio of Deokhand is 914.1 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Deokhand village?

The reported geographical area of Deokhand is 113 hectares.

What is the population density of Deokhand village?

The approximate population density of Deokhand is 769.03 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Deokhand?

The nearest town listed for Deokhand is Katihar, about 12 km away.

How far is Deokhand from the district headquarters?

Deokhand is about 12 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Deokhand from the sub-district headquarters?

Deokhand is about 7 km from Dandkhora, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Deokhand?

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

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

For Deokhand, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 86 hectares and irrigated land is 80 hectares.

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

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