Indian Village Directory

Patal Bigha Village

Patal Bigha is an inhabited village in Narhat Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 258147, the Census 2011 record lists 1,116 people in 185 households and the reported area is 134 hectares. The local references include Punaul Gram Panchayat, Narhat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hisua at about 8 km.

In short:

Patal Bigha is a village in Narhat Block, Nawada district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 258147 and 1,116 people in 185 households.

Village Code258147
Population1,116
Households185
Area134 hectares
Nearest TownHisua

Detailed village profile

Patal Bigha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,116 people, 134 hectares of reported area and Hisua as the nearest town reference for Patal Bigha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Nawada
Block Narhat
CD Block Narhat
Gram Panchayat Punaul
  • Patal Bigha falls under Narhat Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 258147.
  • The record lists 1,116 people living in 185 households.
  • The reported village area is 134 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Hisua.
  • 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

Key Village Facts

Village
Patal Bigha
Census Village Code
258147
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nawada
District Census Code
237
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Narhat
Sub-district Census Code
01521
CD Block
Narhat
Gram Panchayat
Punaul
Households
185
Population
1,116
Male Population
554
Female Population
562
Sex Ratio
1,014.44
Area
134 hectares
Area
1.34 sq km
Nearest Town
Hisua
Nearest Town Distance
8 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 832.84 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.03 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 40.14% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 10% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Patal Bigha in the official administrative record. Census village code 258147, Punaul Gram Panchayat and Narhat CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
237
Sub-district Census Code
01521
Village Census Code
258147
CD Block Code
0509
Gram Panchayat Code
3
CD Block Name
Narhat
Gram Panchayat Name
Punaul

Location and Distance

Hisua is the nearest town listed for Patal Bigha, about 8 km away. Nawada is listed as the district headquarters at about 22 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Narhat
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Nawada
Distance from District Headquarter
22 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Hisua
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
8 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Hisua
Distance within State/UT
8 km
Nearest Town
Hisua
Distance from Nearest Town
8 km
Total Geographical Area
134 hectares
Area
1.34 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,116 people in 185 households, with 554 male residents and 562 female residents. The average household size is 6.03, and SC share is 40.14% and ST share is 0% for Patal Bigha. Population density works out to about 832.84 people per sq km.

Total Households
185
Total Population
1,116
Male Population
554
Female Population
562
Sex Ratio
1,014.44
Average Household Size
6.03
SC Population
448
SC Male Population
230
SC Female Population
218
SC Population Share
40.14
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Patal Bigha 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.

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 Patal Bigha. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Patal Bigha include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
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
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
8.7 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Patal Bigha include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Patal Bigha include 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.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Patal Bigha 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 Patal Bigha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 87.01 hectares and irrigated land is 8.7 hectares (10% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
14.16 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
30.83 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
87.01
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
78.31 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
8.7

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Patal Bigha village located?

Patal Bigha is in Narhat Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Patal Bigha village in?

Patal Bigha village is in Nawada district.

Which state is Patal Bigha village in?

Patal Bigha village is in Bihar.

Which block is Patal Bigha under?

Patal Bigha comes under Narhat Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Patal Bigha?

The Census village code of Patal Bigha is 258147.

Which Gram Panchayat is Patal Bigha under?

Patal Bigha is listed under Punaul Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Narhat.

What is the population of Patal Bigha village?

The village record lists 1,116 people and 185 households for Patal Bigha.

How many households are in Patal Bigha village?

The village record lists 185 households for Patal Bigha.

What is the male and female population of Patal Bigha?

The record lists 554 male residents and 562 female residents for Patal Bigha.

What is the sex ratio of Patal Bigha village?

The sex ratio of Patal Bigha is 1,014.44 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Patal Bigha village?

The reported geographical area of Patal Bigha is 134 hectares.

What is the population density of Patal Bigha village?

The approximate population density of Patal Bigha is 832.84 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Patal Bigha?

The nearest town listed for Patal Bigha is Hisua, about 8 km away.

How far is Patal Bigha from the district headquarters?

Patal Bigha is about 22 km from Nawada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Patal Bigha from the sub-district headquarters?

Patal Bigha is about 7 km from Narhat, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Patal Bigha?

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

What crops or land-use details are reported for Patal Bigha?

For Patal Bigha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 87.01 hectares and irrigated land is 8.7 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Patal Bigha.

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.