Indian Village Directory

Ektara Village

Ektara is an inhabited village in Gobindpur Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257870, the Census 2011 record lists 2,868 people in 431 households and the reported area is 1,427 hectares. The local references include Madhopur Gram Panchayat, Gobindpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nawada at about 27 km.

In short:

Ektara is a village in Gobindpur Block, Nawada district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 257870 and 2,868 people in 431 households.

Village Code257870
Population2,868
Households431
Area1,427 hectares
Nearest TownNawada

Detailed village profile

Ektara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,868 people, 1,427 hectares of reported area and Nawada as the nearest town reference for Ektara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Nawada
Block Gobindpur
CD Block Gobindpur
Gram Panchayat Madhopur
  • Ektara falls under Gobindpur Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 257870.
  • The record lists 2,868 people living in 431 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,427 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Nawada.
  • 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
Ektara
Census Village Code
257870
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nawada
District Census Code
237
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gobindpur
Sub-district Census Code
01518
CD Block
Gobindpur
Gram Panchayat
Madhopur
Households
431
Population
2,868
Male Population
1,471
Female Population
1,397
Sex Ratio
949.69
Area
1,427 hectares
Area
14.27 sq km
Nearest Town
Nawada
Nearest Town Distance
27 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 200.98 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.65 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 48.26% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 37.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ektara in the official administrative record. Census village code 257870, Madhopur Gram Panchayat and Gobindpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
237
Sub-district Census Code
01518
Village Census Code
257870
CD Block Code
0506
Gram Panchayat Code
4
CD Block Name
Gobindpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Madhopur

Location and Distance

Nawada is the nearest town listed for Ektara, about 27 km away. Nawada is listed as the district headquarters at about 27 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gobindpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9 km
District Headquarter
Nawada
Distance from District Headquarter
27 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Nawada
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
27 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Nawada
Distance within State/UT
27 km
Nearest Town
Nawada
Distance from Nearest Town
27 km
Total Geographical Area
1,427 hectares
Area
14.27 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,868 people in 431 households, with 1,471 male residents and 1,397 female residents. The average household size is 6.65, and SC share is 48.26% and ST share is 0% for Ektara. Population density works out to about 200.98 people per sq km.

Total Households
431
Total Population
2,868
Male Population
1,471
Female Population
1,397
Sex Ratio
949.69
Average Household Size
6.65
SC Population
1,384
SC Male Population
726
SC Female Population
658
SC Population Share
48.26
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Ektara list 1 government primary 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ektara 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
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Ektara include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
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 Ektara 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
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Ektara is reported as 1 hours per day in summer and 1 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
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Ektara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 171.26 hectares and irrigated land is 64.21 hectares (37.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
1,081.49 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
12.19
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
162.06 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
171.26
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
107.05 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
64.21
Canals Area In Hectares
28.31 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
35.9 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 Ektara

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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
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 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 100%

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
Punjab National Bank ATM 805102 Nawada Gobindpur Gobindpur Nawada Tehsil Gobindpur, Nawada, Bihar, 805102

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 Ektara village located?

Ektara is in Gobindpur Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Ektara village in?

Ektara village is in Nawada district.

Which state is Ektara village in?

Ektara village is in Bihar.

Which block is Ektara under?

Ektara comes under Gobindpur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Ektara?

The Census village code of Ektara is 257870.

Which Gram Panchayat is Ektara under?

Ektara is listed under Madhopur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gobindpur.

What is the population of Ektara village?

The village record lists 2,868 people and 431 households for Ektara.

How many households are in Ektara village?

The village record lists 431 households for Ektara.

What is the male and female population of Ektara?

The record lists 1,471 male residents and 1,397 female residents for Ektara.

What is the sex ratio of Ektara village?

The sex ratio of Ektara is 949.69 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ektara village?

The reported geographical area of Ektara is 1,427 hectares.

What is the population density of Ektara village?

The approximate population density of Ektara is 200.98 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ektara?

The nearest town listed for Ektara is Nawada, about 27 km away.

How far is Ektara from the district headquarters?

Ektara is about 27 km from Nawada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ektara from the sub-district headquarters?

Ektara is about 9 km from Gobindpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Ektara?

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

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

For Ektara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 171.26 hectares and irrigated land is 64.21 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Ektara. These records include 1 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.