Where is Darpa village located?
Darpa is in Narkatia Block of Purba Champaran district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Darpa Village
Darpa is an inhabited village in Narkatia Block of Purba Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 217729, the Census 2011 record lists 15,026 people in 2,703 households and the reported area is 1,090.1 hectares. The local references include Darpa Gram Panchayat, Narkatia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Motihari at about 25 km.
Village Code217729
Population15,026
Households2,703
Area1,090.1 hectares
Nearest TownMotihari
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Darpa
- Census Village Code
- 217729
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Purba Champaran
- District Census Code
- 204
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Narkatia
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01036
- CD Block
- Narkatia
- Gram Panchayat
- Darpa
- Households
- 2,703
- Population
- 15,026
- Male Population
- 7,758
- Female Population
- 7,268
- Sex Ratio
- 936.84
- Area
- 1,090.1 hectares
- Area
- 10.9 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Motihari
- Nearest Town Distance
- 25 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Darpa at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 15,026 people, 1,090.1 hectares of reported area and Motihari as the nearest town reference for Darpa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Darpa falls under Narkatia Block in Purba Champaran district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 217729.
- The record lists 15,026 people living in 2,703 households.
- The reported village area is 1,090.1 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
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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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,378.41 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.56 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share14.93%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.03%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share35.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Darpa in the official administrative record. Census village code 217729, Darpa Gram Panchayat and Narkatia CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 204
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01036
- Village Census Code
- 217729
- CD Block Code
- 0024
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0011
- CD Block Name
- Narkatia
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Darpa
Location and Distance
Motihari is the nearest town listed for Darpa, about 25 km away. Motihari is listed as the district headquarters at about 25 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Narkatia
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 12 km
- District Headquarter
- Motihari
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 25 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Motihari
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 25 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Motihari
- Distance within State/UT
- 25 km
- Nearest Town
- Motihari
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 25 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 1,090.1 hectares
- Area
- 10.9 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 15,026 people in 2,703 households, with 7,758 male residents and 7,268 female residents. The average household size is 5.56, and SC share is 14.93% and ST share is 0.03% for Darpa. Population density works out to about 1,378.41 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 2,703
- Total Population
- 15,026
- Male Population
- 7,758
- Female Population
- 7,268
- Sex Ratio
- 936.84
- Average Household Size
- 5.56
- SC Population
- 2,243
- SC Male Population
- 1,179
- SC Female Population
- 1,064
- SC Population Share
- 14.93
- ST Population
- 4
- ST Male Population
- 3
- ST Female Population
- 1
- ST Population Share
- 0.03
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Darpa list 6 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools. 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
- 2
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 6
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 2
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Darpa. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- 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
- 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Darpa include hand pump water and river or canal 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 in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 3.2 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 170 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Darpa include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- State Highway
- 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 Darpa include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Darpa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 947.6 hectares and irrigated land is 340 hectares (35.9% 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
- 130.3
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 9 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 947.6
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 607.6 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 340.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 110 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 60 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
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Darpa village in?
Darpa village is in Purba Champaran district.
Which state is Darpa village in?
Darpa village is in Bihar.
Which block is Darpa under?
Darpa comes under Narkatia Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Darpa?
The Census village code of Darpa is 217729.
Which Gram Panchayat is Darpa under?
Darpa is listed under Darpa Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Narkatia.
What is the population of Darpa village?
The village record lists 15,026 people and 2,703 households for Darpa.
How many households are in Darpa village?
The village record lists 2,703 households for Darpa.
What is the male and female population of Darpa?
The record lists 7,758 male residents and 7,268 female residents for Darpa.
What is the sex ratio of Darpa village?
The sex ratio of Darpa is 936.84 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Darpa village?
The reported geographical area of Darpa is 1,090.1 hectares.
What is the population density of Darpa village?
The approximate population density of Darpa is 1,378.41 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Darpa?
The nearest town listed for Darpa is Motihari, about 25 km away.
How far is Darpa from the district headquarters?
Darpa is about 25 km from Motihari, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Darpa from the sub-district headquarters?
Darpa is about 12 km from Narkatia, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Darpa?
The village facility record lists 6 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools for Darpa.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Darpa?
For Darpa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 947.6 hectares and irrigated land is 340 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Darpa.