Indian Village Directory

Kachra Village

Kachra is an inhabited village in Chandi Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244316, the Census 2011 record lists 1,467 people in 231 households and the reported area is 380 hectares. The local references include Salehpur Gram Panchayat, Chandi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hilsa at about 30 km.

In short:

Kachra is a village in Chandi Block, Nalanda district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 244316 and 1,467 people in 231 households.

Village Code244316
Population1,467
Households231
Area380 hectares
Nearest TownHilsa

Detailed village profile

Kachra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,467 people, 380 hectares of reported area and Hilsa as the nearest town reference for Kachra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Nalanda
Block Chandi
CD Block Chandi
Gram Panchayat Salehpur
  • Kachra falls under Chandi Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 244316.
  • The record lists 1,467 people living in 231 households.
  • The reported village area is 380 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Hilsa.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Kachra
Census Village Code
244316
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nalanda
District Census Code
229
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chandi
Sub-district Census Code
01381
CD Block
Chandi
Gram Panchayat
Salehpur
Households
231
Population
1,467
Male Population
777
Female Population
690
Sex Ratio
888.03
Area
380 hectares
Area
3.8 sq km
Nearest Town
Hilsa
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
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 386.05 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.35 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 49.15% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.34% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 85.2% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kachra in the official administrative record. Census village code 244316, Salehpur Gram Panchayat and Chandi CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
229
Sub-district Census Code
01381
Village Census Code
244316
CD Block Code
0369
Gram Panchayat Code
0012
CD Block Name
Chandi
Gram Panchayat Name
Salehpur

Location and Distance

Hilsa is the nearest town listed for Kachra, about 30 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chandi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Biharsharif
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Hilsa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Hilsa
Distance within State/UT
30 km
Nearest Town
Hilsa
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
380 hectares
Area
3.8 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,467 people in 231 households, with 777 male residents and 690 female residents. The average household size is 6.35, and SC share is 49.15% and ST share is 0.34% for Kachra. Population density works out to about 386.05 people per sq km.

Total Households
231
Total Population
1,467
Male Population
777
Female Population
690
Sex Ratio
888.03
Average Household Size
6.35
SC Population
721
SC Male Population
386
SC Female Population
335
SC Population Share
49.15
ST Population
5
ST Male Population
1
ST Female Population
4
ST Population Share
0.34
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kachra 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.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kachra. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kachra include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
320 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
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 Kachra 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kachra is reported as 2 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
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kachra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 375.6 hectares and irrigated land is 320 hectares (85.2% 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
4.4
Net Area Sown In Hectares
375.6
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
55.6 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
320.0

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 Kachra

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
5
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
2

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 4 80%
CRM 1 20%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 40%
Axis Bank Limited 1 20%
Punjab National Bank 1 20%
Bank of India 1 20%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 803113 Nalanda Chandi Salehpur Nalanda, Bihar Noorsarai, Ps+ Post-Noorsarai, Salehpur, Nalanda, Bihar, 803113
Bank of India CRM 803108 Nalanda Chandi Chandi Main Road, Chandi Bazar at Post Chandi Chandi, Nalanda, Bihar, 803108
Punjab National Bank ATM 803108 Nalanda Chandi Chandi Bihar PIN 803108 Bo Chandi (140200) Distt Nalanda, Nalanda, Bihar, 803108
State Bank of India ATM 803108 Nalanda Chandi Chandi Near Chandi Bus Stand State Bank of India Chandi, Nalanda, Bihar, 803108

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 Kachra village located?

Kachra is in Chandi Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Kachra village in?

Kachra village is in Nalanda district.

Which state is Kachra village in?

Kachra village is in Bihar.

Which block is Kachra under?

Kachra comes under Chandi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kachra?

The Census village code of Kachra is 244316.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kachra under?

Kachra is listed under Salehpur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Chandi.

What is the population of Kachra village?

The village record lists 1,467 people and 231 households for Kachra.

How many households are in Kachra village?

The village record lists 231 households for Kachra.

What is the male and female population of Kachra?

The record lists 777 male residents and 690 female residents for Kachra.

What is the sex ratio of Kachra village?

The sex ratio of Kachra is 888.03 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kachra village?

The reported geographical area of Kachra is 380 hectares.

What is the population density of Kachra village?

The approximate population density of Kachra is 386.05 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kachra?

The nearest town listed for Kachra is Hilsa, about 30 km away.

How far is Kachra from the district headquarters?

Kachra is about 30 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kachra from the sub-district headquarters?

Kachra is about 7 km from Chandi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kachra?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Kachra.

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

For Kachra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 375.6 hectares and irrigated land is 320 hectares.

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

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kachra. 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.