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Dharam Nagar Village

Dharam Nagar is an inhabited village in Narkatia Block of Purba Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 217705, the Census 2011 record lists 1,178 people in 248 households and the reported area is 92.9 hectares. The local references include Mahuaawa Gram Panchayat, Narkatia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Motihari at about 35 km.

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Quick answer: Dharam Nagar is a village in Narkatia Block, Purba Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 217705 and 1,178 people in 248 households.
Village Code217705
Population1,178
Households248
Area92.9 hectares
Nearest TownMotihari

Key Village Facts

Village
Dharam Nagar
Census Village Code
217705
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
Mahuaawa
Households
248
Population
1,178
Male Population
609
Female Population
569
Sex Ratio
934.32
Area
92.9 hectares
Area
0.93 sq km
Nearest Town
Motihari
Nearest Town Distance
35 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Dharam Nagar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,178 people, 92.9 hectares of reported area and Motihari as the nearest town reference for Dharam Nagar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
CD BlockNarkatia
Gram PanchayatMahuaawa
  • Dharam Nagar falls under Narkatia Block in Purba Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 217705.
  • The record lists 1,178 people living in 248 households.
  • The reported village area is 92.9 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 Density1,268.03 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.75 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share33.87%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share60.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dharam Nagar in the official administrative record. Census village code 217705, Mahuaawa Gram Panchayat and Narkatia CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
204
Sub-district Census Code
01036
Village Census Code
217705
CD Block Code
0024
Gram Panchayat Code
0001
CD Block Name
Narkatia
Gram Panchayat Name
Mahuaawa

Location and Distance

Motihari is the nearest town listed for Dharam Nagar, about 35 km away. Motihari is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Narkatia
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
4 km
District Headquarter
Motihari
Distance from District Headquarter
35 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Motihari
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
35 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Motihari
Distance within State/UT
35 km
Nearest Town
Motihari
Distance from Nearest Town
35 km
Total Geographical Area
92.9 hectares
Area
0.93 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,178 people in 248 households, with 609 male residents and 569 female residents. The average household size is 4.75, and SC share is 33.87% and ST share is 0% for Dharam Nagar. Population density works out to about 1,268.03 people per sq km.

Total Households
248
Total Population
1,178
Male Population
609
Female Population
569
Sex Ratio
934.32
Average Household Size
4.75
SC Population
399
SC Male Population
208
SC Female Population
191
SC Population Share
33.87
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dharam Nagar 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 Dharam Nagar 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 in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
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
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.4 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Dharam Nagar include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Dharam Nagar 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.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Dharam Nagar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 78.1 hectares and irrigated land is 47.2 hectares (60.4% 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
12.4
Net Area Sown In Hectares
78.1
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
30.9 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
47.2
Canals Area In Hectares
14.1 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
33.1 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dharam Nagar village located?

Dharam Nagar is in Narkatia Block of Purba Champaran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Dharam Nagar village in?

Dharam Nagar village is in Purba Champaran district.

Which state is Dharam Nagar village in?

Dharam Nagar village is in Bihar.

Which block is Dharam Nagar under?

Dharam Nagar comes under Narkatia Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dharam Nagar?

The Census village code of Dharam Nagar is 217705.

Which Gram Panchayat is Dharam Nagar under?

Dharam Nagar is listed under Mahuaawa Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Narkatia.

What is the population of Dharam Nagar village?

The village record lists 1,178 people and 248 households for Dharam Nagar.

How many households are in Dharam Nagar village?

The village record lists 248 households for Dharam Nagar.

What is the male and female population of Dharam Nagar?

The record lists 609 male residents and 569 female residents for Dharam Nagar.

What is the sex ratio of Dharam Nagar village?

The sex ratio of Dharam Nagar is 934.32 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dharam Nagar village?

The reported geographical area of Dharam Nagar is 92.9 hectares.

What is the population density of Dharam Nagar village?

The approximate population density of Dharam Nagar is 1,268.03 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dharam Nagar?

The nearest town listed for Dharam Nagar is Motihari, about 35 km away.

How far is Dharam Nagar from the district headquarters?

Dharam Nagar is about 35 km from Motihari, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dharam Nagar from the sub-district headquarters?

Dharam Nagar is about 4 km from Narkatia, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dharam Nagar?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Dharam Nagar.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Dharam Nagar?

For Dharam Nagar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 78.1 hectares and irrigated land is 47.2 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Dharam Nagar.

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.