Indian Village Directory

Para Village

Para is an inhabited village in Hasanganj Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 224431, the Census 2011 record lists 567 people in 126 households and the reported area is 80.11 hectares. The local references include Dharua Gram Panchayat, Hasanganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 22 km.

In short:

Para is a village in Hasanganj Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 224431 and 567 people in 126 households.

Village Code224431
Population567
Households126
Area80.11 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar

Detailed village profile

Para at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 567 people, 80.11 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for Para, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Katihar
Block Hasanganj
CD Block Hasanganj
Gram Panchayat DHARUA
  • Para falls under Hasanganj Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 224431.
  • The record lists 567 people living in 126 households.
  • The reported village area is 80.11 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, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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
Para
Census Village Code
224431
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Katihar
District Census Code
212
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Hasanganj
Sub-district Census Code
01144
CD Block
Hasanganj
Gram Panchayat
Dharua
Households
126
Population
567
Male Population
281
Female Population
286
Sex Ratio
1,017.79
Area
80.11 hectares
Area
0.8 sq km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Nearest Town Distance
22 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
854337
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 707.78 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.5 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 3.88% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 8.99% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 38.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Para in the official administrative record. Census village code 224431, Dharua Gram Panchayat and Hasanganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
212
Sub-district Census Code
01144
Village Census Code
224431
CD Block Code
0132
Gram Panchayat Code
0005
CD Block Name
Hasanganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Dharua

Location and Distance

Katihar is the nearest town listed for Para, about 22 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 22 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Hasanganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Katihar
Distance from District Headquarter
22 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
22 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Katihar
Distance within State/UT
22 km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Town
22 km
Total Geographical Area
80.11 hectares
Area
0.8 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 567 people in 126 households, with 281 male residents and 286 female residents. The average household size is 4.5, and SC share is 3.88% and ST share is 8.99% for Para. Population density works out to about 707.78 people per sq km.

Total Households
126
Total Population
567
Male Population
281
Female Population
286
Sex Ratio
1,017.79
Average Household Size
4.5
SC Population
22
SC Male Population
9
SC Female Population
13
SC Population Share
3.88
ST Population
51
ST Male Population
22
ST Female Population
29
ST Population Share
8.99
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Para 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
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
25.1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Para 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
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
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 Para 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 Para show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 65.1 hectares and irrigated land is 25.1 hectares (38.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
4.01 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
65.1
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
40 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
25.1

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 Para

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 PIN, district and 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
Central Bank of India 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
Central Bank of India ATM 854337 Katihar Hasanganj Jagarnathpur Main Road Hasanganj, Katihar, Bihar, 854337

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 Para village located?

Para is in Hasanganj Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Para village in?

Para village is in Katihar district.

Which state is Para village in?

Para village is in Bihar.

Which block is Para under?

Para comes under Hasanganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Para?

The Census village code of Para is 224431.

Which Gram Panchayat is Para under?

Para is listed under DHARUA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Hasanganj.

What is the population of Para village?

The village record lists 567 people and 126 households for Para.

How many households are in Para village?

The village record lists 126 households for Para.

What is the male and female population of Para?

The record lists 281 male residents and 286 female residents for Para.

What is the sex ratio of Para village?

The sex ratio of Para is 1,017.79 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Para village?

The reported geographical area of Para is 80.11 hectares.

What is the population density of Para village?

The approximate population density of Para is 707.78 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Para?

The nearest town listed for Para is Katihar, about 22 km away.

How far is Para from the district headquarters?

Para is about 22 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Para from the sub-district headquarters?

Para is about 8 km from Hasanganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Para, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 65.1 hectares and irrigated land is 25.1 hectares.

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

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

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.