Indian Village Directory

Barkurwa Village

Barkurwa is an inhabited village in Motihari Block of Purba Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 217951, the Census 2011 record lists 937 people in 212 households and the reported area is 21.3 hectares. The local references include Amar Chhtoni Gram Panchayat, Motihari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Motihari at about 5 km.

In short:

Barkurwa is a village in Motihari Block, Purba Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 217951 and 937 people in 212 households.

Village Code217951
Population937
Households212
Area21.3 hectares
Nearest TownMotihari

Detailed village profile

Barkurwa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 937 people, 21.3 hectares of reported area and Motihari as the nearest town reference for Barkurwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Purba Champaran
Block Motihari
CD Block Motihari
Gram Panchayat amar chhtoni
  • Barkurwa falls under Motihari Block in Purba Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 217951.
  • The record lists 937 people living in 212 households.
  • The reported village area is 21.3 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Motihari.
  • 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
Barkurwa
Census Village Code
217951
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Purba Champaran
District Census Code
204
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Motihari
Sub-district Census Code
01041
CD Block
Motihari
Gram Panchayat
Amar Chhtoni
Households
212
Population
937
Male Population
486
Female Population
451
Sex Ratio
927.98
Area
21.3 hectares
Area
0.21 sq km
Nearest Town
Motihari
Nearest Town Distance
5 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
845401
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 4,399.06 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.42 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 63.61% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 96.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Barkurwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 217951, Amar Chhtoni Gram Panchayat and Motihari CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
204
Sub-district Census Code
01041
Village Census Code
217951
CD Block Code
0029
Gram Panchayat Code
0008
CD Block Name
Motihari
Gram Panchayat Name
Amar Chhtoni

Location and Distance

Motihari is the nearest town listed for Barkurwa, about 5 km away. Motihari is listed as the district headquarters at about 5 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Motihari
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Motihari
Distance from District Headquarter
5 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Motihari
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
5 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Motihari
Distance within State/UT
5 km
Nearest Town
Motihari
Distance from Nearest Town
5 km
Total Geographical Area
21.3 hectares
Area
0.21 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 937 people in 212 households, with 486 male residents and 451 female residents. The average household size is 4.42, and SC share is 63.61% and ST share is 0% for Barkurwa. Population density works out to about 4,399.06 people per sq km.

Total Households
212
Total Population
937
Male Population
486
Female Population
451
Sex Ratio
927.98
Average Household Size
4.42
SC Population
596
SC Male Population
303
SC Female Population
293
SC Population Share
63.61
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Barkurwa 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 Barkurwa include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
12.9 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Barkurwa 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
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
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 Barkurwa include PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Barkurwa is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 8 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
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Barkurwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 13.4 hectares and irrigated land is 12.9 hectares (96.3% 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
6.3
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.6 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
13.4
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
0.5 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
12.9

Other Available Details

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

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 Barkurwa

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
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
86
Banks in Matched Records
17
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 65 76%
CRM 21 24%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 45 52%
Bank of Baroda 7 8.1%
Axis Bank Limited 6 7%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 6 7%
Bank of India 3 3.5%

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 845401 Purbi Champaran Motihari Motihari (Nagar Parishad) Bihar 845401 Axis Bank ATM Chitra Mandir Cinema Campus Chowk Balua Chowk Motihari, Purbi Champaran, Bihar, 845401
Bandhan Bank Limited ATM 845401 Purbi Champaran Motihari Motihari (Nagar Parishad) Punch Mandir Road Abhimanyu Complex, 1st Floor Pithan Patti, Purbi Champaran, Bihar, 845401
Bank of Baroda ATM 845401 Purbi Champaran Motihari Motihari (Nagar Parishad) Bettiah Road, Banjaria Teh.turkaulia Motihari, 845401, Purbi Champaran, Bihar, 845401
Bank of India ATM 845401 Purbi Champaran Motihari Motihari (Nagar Parishad) Aarya Samaj Chhatauni Chowk, Po-Mina Bazar, Dist-Motihari Vivek Kumar Singh, S/O- Shanker Singh, Purbi Champaran, Bihar…
Axis Bank Limited ATM 845401 Purbi Champaran Motihari Motihari (Nagar Parishad) Champaran Bihar C/O Dr K Alam Janpul Chowk Motihari East, Purbi Champaran, Bihar, 845401
Axis Bank Limited ATM 845401 Purbi Champaran Motihari Motihari (Nagar Parishad) East Champaran. PIN 845401 At.pipal Chowk, Raghunathpur, Po.motihari, Purbi Champaran, Bihar, 845401
Bank of Baroda ATM 845401 Purbi Champaran Motihari Motihari (Nagar Parishad) Mes Coat, Main Road, Motihari, Purbi Champaran, Bihar, 845401
Bank of Baroda ATM 845401 Purbi Champaran Motihari Motihari (Nagar Parishad) Motihari Motihari, Bhawanipur Zirat, Chata Motihari, Purbi Champaran, Bihar, 845401

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 Barkurwa village located?

Barkurwa is in Motihari Block of Purba Champaran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Barkurwa village in?

Barkurwa village is in Purba Champaran district.

Which state is Barkurwa village in?

Barkurwa village is in Bihar.

Which block is Barkurwa under?

Barkurwa comes under Motihari Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Barkurwa?

The Census village code of Barkurwa is 217951.

Which Gram Panchayat is Barkurwa under?

Barkurwa is listed under amar chhtoni Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Motihari.

What is the population of Barkurwa village?

The village record lists 937 people and 212 households for Barkurwa.

How many households are in Barkurwa village?

The village record lists 212 households for Barkurwa.

What is the male and female population of Barkurwa?

The record lists 486 male residents and 451 female residents for Barkurwa.

What is the sex ratio of Barkurwa village?

The sex ratio of Barkurwa is 927.98 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Barkurwa village?

The reported geographical area of Barkurwa is 21.3 hectares.

What is the population density of Barkurwa village?

The approximate population density of Barkurwa is 4,399.06 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Barkurwa?

The nearest town listed for Barkurwa is Motihari, about 5 km away.

How far is Barkurwa from the district headquarters?

Barkurwa is about 5 km from Motihari, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Barkurwa from the sub-district headquarters?

Barkurwa is about 5 km from Motihari, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Barkurwa?

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

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

For Barkurwa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 13.4 hectares and irrigated land is 12.9 hectares.

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

The page shows 86 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Barkurwa. These records include 17 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.