Indian Village Directory
Nijhra Village
Nijhra is an inhabited village in Kadwa Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 224702, the Census 2011 record lists 1,469 people in 314 households and the reported area is 94 hectares. The local references include Kantiya Gram Panchayat, Kadwa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 32 km.
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Quick answer: Nijhra is a village in Kadwa Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 224702 and 1,469 people in 314 households.
Village Code224702
Population1,469
Households314
Area94 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Nijhra
- Census Village Code
- 224702
- 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
- Kantiya
- Households
- 314
- Population
- 1,469
- Male Population
- 777
- Female Population
- 692
- Sex Ratio
- 890.6
- Area
- 94 hectares
- Area
- 0.94 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Katihar
- Nearest Town Distance
- 32 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Nijhra at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,469 people, 94 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for Nijhra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
CD BlockKadwa
Gram PanchayatKANTIYA
- Nijhra falls under Kadwa Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 224702.
- The record lists 1,469 people living in 314 households.
- The reported village area is 94 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
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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,562.77 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.68 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share34.1%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.14%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share89.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Nijhra in the official administrative record. Census village code 224702, Kantiya Gram Panchayat and Kadwa CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 212
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01145
- Village Census Code
- 224702
- CD Block Code
- 0133
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0023
- CD Block Name
- Kadwa
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Kantiya
Location and Distance
Katihar is the nearest town listed for Nijhra, about 32 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 32 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Kadwa
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 10 km
- District Headquarter
- Katihar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 32 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Katihar
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 32 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Katihar
- Distance within State/UT
- 32 km
- Nearest Town
- Katihar
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 32 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 94 hectares
- Area
- 0.94 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,469 people in 314 households, with 777 male residents and 692 female residents. The average household size is 4.68, and SC share is 34.1% and ST share is 0.14% for Nijhra. Population density works out to about 1,562.77 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 314
- Total Population
- 1,469
- Male Population
- 777
- Female Population
- 692
- Sex Ratio
- 890.6
- Average Household Size
- 4.68
- SC Population
- 501
- SC Male Population
- 259
- SC Female Population
- 242
- SC Population Share
- 34.1
- ST Population
- 2
- ST Female Population
- 2
- ST Population Share
- 0.14
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Nijhra 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 Nijhra. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities In And Out Patient Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 3
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 3
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 3
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Nijhra 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
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 54.23 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Nijhra include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Private Courier Facility
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- State Highway
- 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 Nijhra 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
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Nijhra is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 3 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 3 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 3 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 3 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Nijhra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 60.73 hectares and irrigated land is 54.23 hectares (89.3% 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
- 22.47
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 10.8 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 60.73
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 6.5 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 54.23
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 Nijhra
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 Type | Records | Share |
| ATM |
7 |
100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| 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
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
| 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 Nijhra village located?
Nijhra is in Kadwa Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Nijhra village in?
Nijhra village is in Katihar district.
Which state is Nijhra village in?
Nijhra village is in Bihar.
Which block is Nijhra under?
Nijhra comes under Kadwa Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Nijhra?
The Census village code of Nijhra is 224702.
Which Gram Panchayat is Nijhra under?
Nijhra is listed under KANTIYA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kadwa.
What is the population of Nijhra village?
The village record lists 1,469 people and 314 households for Nijhra.
How many households are in Nijhra village?
The village record lists 314 households for Nijhra.
What is the male and female population of Nijhra?
The record lists 777 male residents and 692 female residents for Nijhra.
What is the sex ratio of Nijhra village?
The sex ratio of Nijhra is 890.6 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Nijhra village?
The reported geographical area of Nijhra is 94 hectares.
What is the population density of Nijhra village?
The approximate population density of Nijhra is 1,562.77 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Nijhra?
The nearest town listed for Nijhra is Katihar, about 32 km away.
How far is Nijhra from the district headquarters?
Nijhra is about 32 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Nijhra from the sub-district headquarters?
Nijhra is about 10 km from Kadwa, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Nijhra?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Nijhra.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Nijhra?
For Nijhra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 60.73 hectares and irrigated land is 54.23 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Nijhra?
The page shows 7 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Nijhra. 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.