Indian Village Directory

Ekdari Village

Ekdari is an inhabited village in Narkatia Block of Purba Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 217728, the Census 2011 record lists 5,435 people in 1,038 households and the reported area is 176 hectares. The local references include Ekdari Gram Panchayat, Narkatia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Motihari at about 30 km.

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Quick answer: Ekdari is a village in Narkatia Block, Purba Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 217728 and 5,435 people in 1,038 households.
Village Code217728
Population5,435
Households1,038
Area176 hectares
Nearest TownMotihari

Key Village Facts

Village
Ekdari
Census Village Code
217728
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
Ekdari
Households
1,038
Population
5,435
Male Population
2,891
Female Population
2,544
Sex Ratio
879.97
Area
176 hectares
Area
1.76 sq km
Nearest Town
Motihari
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Ekdari at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 5,435 people, 176 hectares of reported area and Motihari as the nearest town reference for Ekdari, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
CD BlockNarkatia
Gram PanchayatEkdari
  • Ekdari falls under Narkatia Block in Purba Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 217728.
  • The record lists 5,435 people living in 1,038 households.
  • The reported village area is 176 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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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 Density3,088.07 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.24 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share10.01%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.02%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share58.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ekdari in the official administrative record. Census village code 217728, Ekdari Gram Panchayat and Narkatia CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
204
Sub-district Census Code
01036
Village Census Code
217728
CD Block Code
0024
Gram Panchayat Code
0010
CD Block Name
Narkatia
Gram Panchayat Name
Ekdari

Location and Distance

Motihari is the nearest town listed for Ekdari, about 30 km away. Motihari is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Narkatia
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Motihari
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Motihari
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Motihari
Distance within State/UT
30 km
Nearest Town
Motihari
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
176 hectares
Area
1.76 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 5,435 people in 1,038 households, with 2,891 male residents and 2,544 female residents. The average household size is 5.24, and SC share is 10.01% and ST share is 0.02% for Ekdari. Population density works out to about 3,088.07 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,038
Total Population
5,435
Male Population
2,891
Female Population
2,544
Sex Ratio
879.97
Average Household Size
5.24
SC Population
544
SC Male Population
285
SC Female Population
259
SC Population Share
10.01
ST Population
1
ST Male Population
1
ST Population Share
0.02
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Ekdari list 5 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
5
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Ekdari. 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
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ekdari include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
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
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
12 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Ekdari include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
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 Ekdari include commercial bank, cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ATM
Available
Commercial Bank
Available
Cooperative Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Ekdari is reported as 1 hours per day in summer and 1 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
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Ekdari show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 104 hectares and irrigated land is 60.9 hectares (58.6% 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
60.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
104.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
43.1 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
60.9
Canals Area In Hectares
32 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
16.9 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

Where is Ekdari village located?

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

Which district is Ekdari village in?

Ekdari village is in Purba Champaran district.

Which state is Ekdari village in?

Ekdari village is in Bihar.

Which block is Ekdari under?

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

What is the Census village code of Ekdari?

The Census village code of Ekdari is 217728.

Which Gram Panchayat is Ekdari under?

Ekdari is listed under Ekdari Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Narkatia.

What is the population of Ekdari village?

The village record lists 5,435 people and 1,038 households for Ekdari.

How many households are in Ekdari village?

The village record lists 1,038 households for Ekdari.

What is the male and female population of Ekdari?

The record lists 2,891 male residents and 2,544 female residents for Ekdari.

What is the sex ratio of Ekdari village?

The sex ratio of Ekdari is 879.97 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ekdari village?

The reported geographical area of Ekdari is 176 hectares.

What is the population density of Ekdari village?

The approximate population density of Ekdari is 3,088.07 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ekdari?

The nearest town listed for Ekdari is Motihari, about 30 km away.

How far is Ekdari from the district headquarters?

Ekdari is about 30 km from Motihari, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ekdari from the sub-district headquarters?

Ekdari is about 10 km from Narkatia, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Ekdari?

The village facility record lists 5 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Ekdari.

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

For Ekdari, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 104 hectares and irrigated land is 60.9 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.