Indian Village Directory

Waira Village

Waira is an inhabited village in Islampur Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244984, the Census 2011 record lists 2,529 people in 381 households and the reported area is 387 hectares. The local references include Kochra Gram Panchayat, Islampur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Islampur at about 18 km.

In short:

Waira is a village in Islampur Block, Nalanda district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 244984 and 2,529 people in 381 households.

Village Code244984
Population2,529
Households381
Area387 hectares
Nearest TownIslampur

Detailed village profile

Waira at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,529 people, 387 hectares of reported area and Islampur as the nearest town reference for Waira, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Nalanda
Block Islampur
CD Block Islampur
Gram Panchayat Kochra
  • Waira falls under Islampur Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 244984.
  • The record lists 2,529 people living in 381 households.
  • The reported village area is 387 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

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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
Waira
Census Village Code
244984
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
Kochra
Households
381
Population
2,529
Male Population
1,313
Female Population
1,216
Sex Ratio
926.12
Area
387 hectares
Area
3.87 sq km
Nearest Town
Islampur
Nearest Town Distance
18 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 653.49 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.64 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 44.84% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.04% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 99.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Waira in the official administrative record. Census village code 244984, Kochra Gram Panchayat and Islampur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
229
Sub-district Census Code
01392
Village Census Code
244984
CD Block Code
0380
Gram Panchayat Code
0008
CD Block Name
Islampur
Gram Panchayat Name
Kochra

Location and Distance

Islampur is the nearest town listed for Waira, about 18 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Islampur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Biharsharif
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Islampur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Islampur
Distance within State/UT
18 km
Nearest Town
Islampur
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
387 hectares
Area
3.87 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,529 people in 381 households, with 1,313 male residents and 1,216 female residents. The average household size is 6.64, and SC share is 44.84% and ST share is 0.04% for Waira. Population density works out to about 653.49 people per sq km.

Total Households
381
Total Population
2,529
Male Population
1,313
Female Population
1,216
Sex Ratio
926.12
Average Household Size
6.64
SC Population
1,134
SC Male Population
601
SC Female Population
533
SC Population Share
44.84
ST Population
1
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.04
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Waira 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 rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.

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 Waira 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
150.1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Waira include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Community Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Waira is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 6 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
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Waira show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 304.41 hectares and irrigated land is 303.1 hectares (99.6% 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
80.22
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
1.25 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.12 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
304.41
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
1.31 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
303.1
Canals Area In Hectares
53 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
100 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
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 Waira

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 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 Waira village located?

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

Which district is Waira village in?

Waira village is in Nalanda district.

Which state is Waira village in?

Waira village is in Bihar.

Which block is Waira under?

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

What is the Census village code of Waira?

The Census village code of Waira is 244984.

Which Gram Panchayat is Waira under?

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

What is the population of Waira village?

The village record lists 2,529 people and 381 households for Waira.

How many households are in Waira village?

The village record lists 381 households for Waira.

What is the male and female population of Waira?

The record lists 1,313 male residents and 1,216 female residents for Waira.

What is the sex ratio of Waira village?

The sex ratio of Waira is 926.12 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Waira village?

The reported geographical area of Waira is 387 hectares.

What is the population density of Waira village?

The approximate population density of Waira is 653.49 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Waira?

The nearest town listed for Waira is Islampur, about 18 km away.

How far is Waira from the district headquarters?

Waira is about 50 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Waira from the sub-district headquarters?

Waira is about 18 km from Islampur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Waira?

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

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

For Waira, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 304.41 hectares and irrigated land is 303.1 hectares.

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

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