Indian Village Directory

Desam Village

Desam is an inhabited village in Madhepur Block of Madhubani district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 220841, the Census 2011 record lists 1,473 people in 353 households and the reported area is 95 hectares. The local references include Desam Gram Panchayat, Madhepur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhanjharpur at about 23 km.

In short:

Desam is a village in Madhepur Block, Madhubani district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 220841 and 1,473 people in 353 households.

Village Code220841
Population1,473
Households353
Area95 hectares
Nearest TownJhanjharpur

Detailed village profile

Desam at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,473 people, 95 hectares of reported area and Jhanjharpur as the nearest town reference for Desam, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Madhubani
Block Madhepur
CD Block Madhepur
Gram Panchayat Desam
  • Desam falls under Madhepur Block in Madhubani district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 220841.
  • The record lists 1,473 people living in 353 households.
  • The reported village area is 95 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jhanjharpur.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Desam
Census Village Code
220841
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Madhubani
District Census Code
207
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Madhepur
Sub-district Census Code
01100
CD Block
Madhepur
Gram Panchayat
Desam
Households
353
Population
1,473
Male Population
784
Female Population
689
Sex Ratio
878.83
Area
95 hectares
Area
0.95 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhanjharpur
Nearest Town Distance
23 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
847408
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 1,550.53 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.17 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 1.02% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 76.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Desam in the official administrative record. Census village code 220841, Desam Gram Panchayat and Madhepur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
207
Sub-district Census Code
01100
Village Census Code
220841
CD Block Code
0088
Gram Panchayat Code
0008
CD Block Name
Madhepur
Gram Panchayat Name
Desam

Location and Distance

Jhanjharpur is the nearest town listed for Desam, about 23 km away. Madhubani is listed as the district headquarters at about 58 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Madhepur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Madhubani
Distance from District Headquarter
58 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhanjharpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
23 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jhanjharpur
Distance within State/UT
23 km
Nearest Town
Jhanjharpur
Distance from Nearest Town
23 km
Total Geographical Area
95 hectares
Area
0.95 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,473 people in 353 households, with 784 male residents and 689 female residents. The average household size is 4.17, and SC share is 1.02% and ST share is 0% for Desam. Population density works out to about 1,550.53 people per sq km.

Total Households
353
Total Population
1,473
Male Population
784
Female Population
689
Sex Ratio
878.83
Average Household Size
4.17
SC Population
15
SC Male Population
6
SC Female Population
9
SC Population Share
1.02
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Desam 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 Desam include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake 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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake 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
26.2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Desam include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Desam include self-help groups, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Desam show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 74.26 hectares and irrigated land is 56.5 hectares (76.1% 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
11.2
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
9.54 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
74.26
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
17.76 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
56.5
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
30.3 hectares

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

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Desam

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
6
Banks in Matched Records
3
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 5 83%
CRM 1 17%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 4 67%
Bank of Baroda 1 17%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 17%

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
Bank of Baroda ATM 847408 Madhubani Madhepur Madhepur Madhepur Bajrang Ply House, Opp Madhepur Bus Stand Madhepur, Madhubani, Bihar, 847408
Hdfc Bank Ltd. CRM 847408 Madhubani Madhepur Madhepur Madhepur, Dist. Madhubani, Bihar - 847408. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. Floor, Nr. Sbi Bank, Madhubani, Bihar, 847408
State Bank of India ATM 847408 Madhubani Madhepur Madhepur Madhepur Madhepur, Madhubani, Bihar, 847408
State Bank of India ATM 847408 Madhubani Madhepur Madhepur Laxmipur Chowk Madhepur Laxmipur Chowk Madhepur, Madhubani, Bihar, 847408

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 Desam village located?

Desam is in Madhepur Block of Madhubani district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Desam village in?

Desam village is in Madhubani district.

Which state is Desam village in?

Desam village is in Bihar.

Which block is Desam under?

Desam comes under Madhepur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Desam?

The Census village code of Desam is 220841.

Which Gram Panchayat is Desam under?

Desam is listed under Desam Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Madhepur.

What is the population of Desam village?

The village record lists 1,473 people and 353 households for Desam.

How many households are in Desam village?

The village record lists 353 households for Desam.

What is the male and female population of Desam?

The record lists 784 male residents and 689 female residents for Desam.

What is the sex ratio of Desam village?

The sex ratio of Desam is 878.83 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Desam village?

The reported geographical area of Desam is 95 hectares.

What is the population density of Desam village?

The approximate population density of Desam is 1,550.53 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Desam?

The nearest town listed for Desam is Jhanjharpur, about 23 km away.

How far is Desam from the district headquarters?

Desam is about 58 km from Madhubani, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Desam from the sub-district headquarters?

Desam is about 8 km from Madhepur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Desam?

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

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

For Desam, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 74.26 hectares and irrigated land is 56.5 hectares.

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

The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Desam. These records include 3 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.