Indian Village Directory

Alhanda Village

Alhanda is an inhabited village in Kadwa Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 224663, the Census 2011 record lists 2,459 people in 472 households and the reported area is 44 hectares. The local references include Madhaypur Gram Panchayat, Kadwa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 45 km.

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Quick answer: Alhanda is a village in Kadwa Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 224663 and 2,459 people in 472 households.
Village Code224663
Population2,459
Households472
Area44 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar

Key Village Facts

Village
Alhanda
Census Village Code
224663
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Katihar
District Census Code
212
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kadwa
Sub-district Census Code
01145
CD Block
Kadwa
Gram Panchayat
Madhaypur
Households
472
Population
2,459
Male Population
1,303
Female Population
1,156
Sex Ratio
887.18
Area
44 hectares
Area
0.44 sq km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Nearest Town Distance
45 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Alhanda at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,459 people, 44 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for Alhanda, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictKatihar
BlockKadwa
CD BlockKadwa
Gram PanchayatMADHAYPUR
  • Alhanda falls under Kadwa Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 224663.
  • The record lists 2,459 people living in 472 households.
  • The reported village area is 44 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 Density5,588.64 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.21 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share81.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Alhanda in the official administrative record. Census village code 224663, Madhaypur Gram Panchayat and Kadwa CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
212
Sub-district Census Code
01145
Village Census Code
224663
CD Block Code
0133
Gram Panchayat Code
0016
CD Block Name
Kadwa
Gram Panchayat Name
Madhaypur

Location and Distance

Katihar is the nearest town listed for Alhanda, about 45 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kadwa
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
30 km
District Headquarter
Katihar
Distance from District Headquarter
45 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
45 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Katihar
Distance within State/UT
45 km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Town
45 km
Total Geographical Area
44 hectares
Area
0.44 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,459 people in 472 households, with 1,303 male residents and 1,156 female residents. The average household size is 5.21, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Alhanda. Population density works out to about 5,588.64 people per sq km.

Total Households
472
Total Population
2,459
Male Population
1,303
Female Population
1,156
Sex Ratio
887.18
Average Household Size
5.21
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Alhanda 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 Alhanda include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
25 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Alhanda 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
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Alhanda show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 30.58 hectares and irrigated land is 25 hectares (81.8% 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
10.04
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.58 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.96 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.84 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
30.58
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
5.58 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
25.0

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Alhanda

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
7
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
3

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 7 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 43%
Central Bank of India 2 29%
Canara Bank 1 14%
Punjab National Bank 1 14%

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
Canara Bank ATM 855114 Katihar Kadwa Sonaili Main Road Sonaili, Katihar, Bihar, 855114
Central Bank of India ATM 855105 Katihar Kadwa Kunhari Kumheri P. O. Durgaganj, Kumheri, Katihar, Bihar, 855105
Punjab National Bank ATM 855114 Katihar Kadwa Bhogaon State- Bihar Mallik Pailagarh Via Sonaili, Katihar, Katihar, Bihar, 855114
State Bank of India ATM 855105 Katihar Kadwa Kadwa Kumhari Po.durgaganj Ps.kadwa Dist, Katihar Kumhari Po.durgaganj Ps.kadwa Dist, Katihar, Katihar, Bihar, 855105
Central Bank of India ATM 855113 Katihar Kadwa Kursail Kursail Kursail, P. O. Jhava, Teh.barsoi, 855113, Katihar, Bihar, 855113
State Bank of India ATM 855114 Katihar Kadwa Sonaili Sonaili Ps.kadwa Dist-Katihar Sonaili Ps.kadwa Dist-Katihar, Katihar, Bihar, 855114
State Bank of India ATM 855114 Katihar Kadwa Sonaili Sonali Bazar Sonali Bazar, Katihar, Bihar, 855114

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 Alhanda village located?

Alhanda is in Kadwa Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Alhanda village in?

Alhanda village is in Katihar district.

Which state is Alhanda village in?

Alhanda village is in Bihar.

Which block is Alhanda under?

Alhanda comes under Kadwa Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Alhanda?

The Census village code of Alhanda is 224663.

Which Gram Panchayat is Alhanda under?

Alhanda is listed under MADHAYPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kadwa.

What is the population of Alhanda village?

The village record lists 2,459 people and 472 households for Alhanda.

How many households are in Alhanda village?

The village record lists 472 households for Alhanda.

What is the male and female population of Alhanda?

The record lists 1,303 male residents and 1,156 female residents for Alhanda.

What is the sex ratio of Alhanda village?

The sex ratio of Alhanda is 887.18 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Alhanda village?

The reported geographical area of Alhanda is 44 hectares.

What is the population density of Alhanda village?

The approximate population density of Alhanda is 5,588.64 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Alhanda?

The nearest town listed for Alhanda is Katihar, about 45 km away.

How far is Alhanda from the district headquarters?

Alhanda is about 45 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Alhanda from the sub-district headquarters?

Alhanda is about 30 km from Kadwa, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Alhanda?

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

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

For Alhanda, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 30.58 hectares and irrigated land is 25 hectares.

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

The page shows 7 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Alhanda. These records include 4 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.