Indian Village Directory

Dhekwaha Village

Dhekwaha is an inhabited village in Islampur Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244911, the Census 2011 record lists 4,017 people in 666 households and the reported area is 376 hectares. The local references include Dhekwaha Gram Panchayat, Islampur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Islampur at about 10 km.

In short:

Dhekwaha is a village in Islampur Block, Nalanda district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 244911 and 4,017 people in 666 households.

Village Code244911
Population4,017
Households666
Area376 hectares
Nearest TownIslampur

Detailed village profile

Dhekwaha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 4,017 people, 376 hectares of reported area and Islampur as the nearest town reference for Dhekwaha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Nalanda
Block Islampur
CD Block Islampur
Gram Panchayat Dhekwaha
  • Dhekwaha falls under Islampur Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 244911.
  • The record lists 4,017 people living in 666 households.
  • The reported village area is 376 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Islampur.
  • 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
Dhekwaha
Census Village Code
244911
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nalanda
District Census Code
229
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Islampur
Sub-district Census Code
01392
CD Block
Islampur
Gram Panchayat
Dhekwaha
Households
666
Population
4,017
Male Population
2,113
Female Population
1,904
Sex Ratio
901.09
Area
376 hectares
Area
3.76 sq km
Nearest Town
Islampur
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
801303
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 1,068.35 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.03 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 13.34% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.05% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 70.2% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dhekwaha in the official administrative record. Census village code 244911, Dhekwaha Gram Panchayat and Islampur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
229
Sub-district Census Code
01392
Village Census Code
244911
CD Block Code
0380
Gram Panchayat Code
0009
CD Block Name
Islampur
Gram Panchayat Name
Dhekwaha

Location and Distance

Islampur is the nearest town listed for Dhekwaha, about 10 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Islampur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Biharsharif
Distance from District Headquarter
40 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Islampur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Islampur
Distance within State/UT
10 km
Nearest Town
Islampur
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
376 hectares
Area
3.76 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 4,017 people in 666 households, with 2,113 male residents and 1,904 female residents. The average household size is 6.03, and SC share is 13.34% and ST share is 0.05% for Dhekwaha. Population density works out to about 1,068.35 people per sq km.

Total Households
666
Total Population
4,017
Male Population
2,113
Female Population
1,904
Sex Ratio
901.09
Average Household Size
6.03
SC Population
536
SC Male Population
279
SC Female Population
257
SC Population Share
13.34
ST Population
2
ST Male Population
2
ST Population Share
0.05
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dhekwaha list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dhekwaha 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 Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
65.6 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
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 Dhekwaha 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
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Dhekwaha is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 7 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
7 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Dhekwaha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 321.5 hectares and irrigated land is 225.6 hectares (70.2% 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
50.0
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3.5 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
321.5
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
95.9 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
225.6
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
145 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
15 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
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 Dhekwaha

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
More than 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 4 67%
CRM 2 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 50%
Axis Bank Limited 2 33%
Indian Bank 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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 801303 Nalanda Islampur Islampur (Np) Biharsharif, Nalanda Bihar-801303 Bihar State Highway 4, Kali Sthan Chowk Islampur, Nalanda, Bihar, 801303
State Bank of India CRM 801303 Nalanda Islampur Islampur (Np) Shop No 2. Islampur Market, Nalanda, Bihar Shop No 2. Islampur Market, Nalanda, Bihar, Nalanda, Bihar, 801303
Indian Bank ATM 801303 Nalanda Islampur Bauri Dih Khodaganj Bauridih, Nalanda, Bihar, 801303
State Bank of India ATM 801303 Nalanda Islampur Islampur (Np) Shop No 2. Islampur Market, Nalanda, Bihar Shop No 2. Islampur Market, Nalanda, Bihar, Nalanda, Bihar, 801303
State Bank of India ATM 801303 Nalanda Islampur Islampur (Np) At and Post Islampur, Teh-Islampur. at and Post Islampur, Teh-Islampur, Nalanda, Bihar, 801303
Axis Bank Limited CRM 801303 Nalanda Islampur Islampur (Np) Ist: Nalanda, Bihar- Ground and First Floor at Rajgir Main Road, Islampur, Po and Ps : Islampur, D, Nalanda, Bihar, 801303

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 Dhekwaha village located?

Dhekwaha is in Islampur Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Dhekwaha village in?

Dhekwaha village is in Nalanda district.

Which state is Dhekwaha village in?

Dhekwaha village is in Bihar.

Which block is Dhekwaha under?

Dhekwaha comes under Islampur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dhekwaha?

The Census village code of Dhekwaha is 244911.

Which Gram Panchayat is Dhekwaha under?

Dhekwaha is listed under Dhekwaha Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Islampur.

What is the population of Dhekwaha village?

The village record lists 4,017 people and 666 households for Dhekwaha.

How many households are in Dhekwaha village?

The village record lists 666 households for Dhekwaha.

What is the male and female population of Dhekwaha?

The record lists 2,113 male residents and 1,904 female residents for Dhekwaha.

What is the sex ratio of Dhekwaha village?

The sex ratio of Dhekwaha is 901.09 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dhekwaha village?

The reported geographical area of Dhekwaha is 376 hectares.

What is the population density of Dhekwaha village?

The approximate population density of Dhekwaha is 1,068.35 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dhekwaha?

The nearest town listed for Dhekwaha is Islampur, about 10 km away.

How far is Dhekwaha from the district headquarters?

Dhekwaha is about 40 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dhekwaha from the sub-district headquarters?

Dhekwaha is about 10 km from Islampur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dhekwaha?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Dhekwaha.

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

For Dhekwaha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 321.5 hectares and irrigated land is 225.6 hectares.

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

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