Where is Katkenwa village located?
Katkenwa is in Adapur Block of Purba Champaran district in Bihar, India.
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Katkenwa Village
Katkenwa is an inhabited village in Adapur Block of Purba Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 217521, the Census 2011 record lists 2,868 people in 512 households and the reported area is 270.8 hectares. The local references include Bhwanipur Gram Panchayat, Adapur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Raxaul at about 6 km.
Katkenwa is a village in Adapur Block, Purba Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 217521 and 2,868 people in 512 households.
Village Code217521
Population2,868
Households512
Area270.8 hectares
Nearest TownRaxaul
Detailed village profile
Katkenwa at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,868 people, 270.8 hectares of reported area and Raxaul as the nearest town reference for Katkenwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Katkenwa falls under Adapur Block in Purba Champaran district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 217521.
- The record lists 2,868 people living in 512 households.
- The reported village area is 270.8 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Raxaul.
- 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
- Katkenwa
- Census Village Code
- 217521
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Purba Champaran
- District Census Code
- 204
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Adapur
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01032
- CD Block
- Adapur
- Gram Panchayat
- Bhwanipur
- Households
- 512
- Population
- 2,868
- Male Population
- 1,460
- Female Population
- 1,408
- Sex Ratio
- 964.38
- Area
- 270.8 hectares
- Area
- 2.71 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Raxaul
- Nearest Town Distance
- 6 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 845305
- 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
1,059.08 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.6 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
11.58%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0.21%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
59.6%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Katkenwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 217521, Bhwanipur Gram Panchayat and Adapur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 204
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01032
- Village Census Code
- 217521
- CD Block Code
- 0020
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0002
- CD Block Name
- Adapur
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Bhwanipur
Location and Distance
Raxaul is the nearest town listed for Katkenwa, about 6 km away. Motihari 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
- Adapur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 14 km
- District Headquarter
- Motihari
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 50 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Raxaul
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 6 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Raxaul
- Distance within State/UT
- 6 km
- Nearest Town
- Raxaul
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 6 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 270.8 hectares
- Area
- 2.71 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,868 people in 512 households, with 1,460 male residents and 1,408 female residents. The average household size is 5.6, and SC share is 11.58% and ST share is 0.21% for Katkenwa. Population density works out to about 1,059.08 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 512
- Total Population
- 2,868
- Male Population
- 1,460
- Female Population
- 1,408
- Sex Ratio
- 964.38
- Average Household Size
- 5.6
- SC Population
- 332
- SC Male Population
- 180
- SC Female Population
- 152
- SC Population Share
- 11.58
- ST Population
- 6
- ST Male Population
- 4
- ST Female Population
- 2
- ST Population Share
- 0.21
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Katkenwa 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 rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.
- Primary Health Centre Count
- 1
- Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 2
- Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- TB Clinic Count
- 1
- TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- TB Clinic Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- TB Clinic Paramedical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Katkenwa 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
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
- 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
- 16.9 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Katkenwa include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Major District Road
- 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 Katkenwa include Anganwadi centre and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Katkenwa is reported as 6 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
- 6 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 Katkenwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 259.8 hectares and irrigated land is 154.8 hectares (59.6% 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
- 5.7
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 5.3 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 259.8
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 105 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 154.8
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 111.3 hectares
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 6.3 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 20.3 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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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Katkenwa
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
- 23
- Banks in Matched Records
- 11
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 13 | 57% |
| CRM | 10 | 43% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 8 | 35% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 3 | 13% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | 3 | 13% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 2 | 8.7% |
| Bank of Baroda | 1 | 4.3% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 845305 | Purbi Champaran | Raxaul | Raxaul Bazar (Nagar Parishad) | Main Road Raxaul Bank of Baroda, Koiria Tola, Purbi Champaran, Bihar, 845305 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 845305 | Purbi Champaran | Raxaul | Raxaul Bazar (Nagar Parishad) | Raxaul P. B.no.8, Main Bazar (Chowk), Raxaul 845305, Purbi Champaran, Bihar, 845305 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 845305 | Purbi Champaran | Raxaul | Raxaul Bazar (Nagar Parishad) | Main Road Koiria Tola Raxaul, Purbi Champaran, Bihar, 845305 |
| Indian Overseas Bank | ATM | 845305 | Purbi Champaran | Raxaul | Raxaul Bazar (Nagar Parishad) | Raxaul-845305, Raxaul Anchal Teh. Laxmi Market, P. B. No.23, Purbi Champaran, Bihar, 845305 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 845305 | Purbi Champaran | Raxaul | Raxaul Bazar (Nagar Parishad) | Raxaul Main Road, Raxaul, 845305, Purbi Champaran, Bihar, 845305 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 845305 | Purbi Champaran | Raxaul | Raxaul Bazar (Nagar Parishad) | Raxaul Raxaul, Purbi Champaran, Bihar, 845305 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 845305 | Purbi Champaran | Raxaul | Raxaul Bazar (Nagar Parishad) | Kaurihar Chowk, Ward No 19, Raxaul, East Champaran, Po+ps- Raxaul, Dist - East Champaran - 845305 Kaurihar Chowk, Ward… |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 845305 | Purbi Champaran | Raxaul | Raxaul Bazar (Nagar Parishad) | Main Road Near Custom Raxaul, Po+ps- Raxaul, Dist - East Champaran - 845305 Main Road Near Custom Raxaul, Po+ps- Raxaul… |
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
Which district is Katkenwa village in?
Katkenwa village is in Purba Champaran district.
Which state is Katkenwa village in?
Katkenwa village is in Bihar.
Which block is Katkenwa under?
Katkenwa comes under Adapur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Katkenwa?
The Census village code of Katkenwa is 217521.
Which Gram Panchayat is Katkenwa under?
Katkenwa is listed under bhwanipur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Adapur.
What is the population of Katkenwa village?
The village record lists 2,868 people and 512 households for Katkenwa.
How many households are in Katkenwa village?
The village record lists 512 households for Katkenwa.
What is the male and female population of Katkenwa?
The record lists 1,460 male residents and 1,408 female residents for Katkenwa.
What is the sex ratio of Katkenwa village?
The sex ratio of Katkenwa is 964.38 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Katkenwa village?
The reported geographical area of Katkenwa is 270.8 hectares.
What is the population density of Katkenwa village?
The approximate population density of Katkenwa is 1,059.08 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Katkenwa?
The nearest town listed for Katkenwa is Raxaul, about 6 km away.
How far is Katkenwa from the district headquarters?
Katkenwa is about 50 km from Motihari, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Katkenwa from the sub-district headquarters?
Katkenwa is about 14 km from Adapur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Katkenwa?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Katkenwa.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Katkenwa?
For Katkenwa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 259.8 hectares and irrigated land is 154.8 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Katkenwa?
The page shows 23 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Katkenwa. These records include 11 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.