Where is Nikhra village located?
Nikhra is in Kadwa Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Nikhra Village
Nikhra is an inhabited village in Kadwa Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 224546, the Census 2011 record lists 933 people in 179 households and the reported area is 31 hectares. The local references include Chouni Gram Panchayat, Kadwa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 33 km.
Village Code224546
Population933
Households179
Area31 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Nikhra
- Census Village Code
- 224546
- 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
- Chouni
- Households
- 179
- Population
- 933
- Male Population
- 484
- Female Population
- 449
- Sex Ratio
- 927.69
- Area
- 31 hectares
- Area
- 0.31 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Katihar
- Nearest Town Distance
- 33 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Nikhra at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 933 people, 31 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for Nikhra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Nikhra falls under Kadwa Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 224546.
- The record lists 933 people living in 179 households.
- The reported village area is 31 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 Density3,009.68 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.21 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share22.83%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share38.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Nikhra in the official administrative record. Census village code 224546, Chouni Gram Panchayat and Kadwa CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 212
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01145
- Village Census Code
- 224546
- CD Block Code
- 0133
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0001
- CD Block Name
- Kadwa
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Chouni
Location and Distance
Katihar is the nearest town listed for Nikhra, about 33 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 33 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Kadwa
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 14 km
- District Headquarter
- Katihar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 33 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Katihar
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 33 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Katihar
- Distance within State/UT
- 33 km
- Nearest Town
- Katihar
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 33 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 31 hectares
- Area
- 0.31 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 933 people in 179 households, with 484 male residents and 449 female residents. The average household size is 5.21, and SC share is 22.83% and ST share is 0% for Nikhra. Population density works out to about 3,009.68 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 179
- Total Population
- 933
- Male Population
- 484
- Female Population
- 449
- Sex Ratio
- 927.69
- Average Household Size
- 5.21
- SC Population
- 213
- SC Male Population
- 114
- SC Female Population
- 99
- SC Population Share
- 22.83
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Nikhra list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Nikhra 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
- 1.16 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 10 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Nikhra include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Nikhra include ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Nikhra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 26.16 hectares and irrigated land is 10 hectares (38.2% 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
- 3.68
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 26.16
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 16.16 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 10.0
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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Nikhra
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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 7 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched 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.
| 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
Which district is Nikhra village in?
Nikhra village is in Katihar district.
Which state is Nikhra village in?
Nikhra village is in Bihar.
Which block is Nikhra under?
Nikhra comes under Kadwa Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Nikhra?
The Census village code of Nikhra is 224546.
Which Gram Panchayat is Nikhra under?
Nikhra is listed under CHOUNI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kadwa.
What is the population of Nikhra village?
The village record lists 933 people and 179 households for Nikhra.
How many households are in Nikhra village?
The village record lists 179 households for Nikhra.
What is the male and female population of Nikhra?
The record lists 484 male residents and 449 female residents for Nikhra.
What is the sex ratio of Nikhra village?
The sex ratio of Nikhra is 927.69 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Nikhra village?
The reported geographical area of Nikhra is 31 hectares.
What is the population density of Nikhra village?
The approximate population density of Nikhra is 3,009.68 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Nikhra?
The nearest town listed for Nikhra is Katihar, about 33 km away.
How far is Nikhra from the district headquarters?
Nikhra is about 33 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Nikhra from the sub-district headquarters?
Nikhra is about 14 km from Kadwa, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Nikhra?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Nikhra.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Nikhra?
For Nikhra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 26.16 hectares and irrigated land is 10 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Nikhra?
The page shows 7 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Nikhra. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.