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Dighaunch Village

Dighaunch is an inhabited village in Baisa Block of Purnia district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 223887, the Census 2011 record lists 1,709 people in 339 households and the reported area is 150.76 hectares. The local references include Raiber Gram Panchayat, Baisa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purnia at about 60 km.

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Quick answer: Dighaunch is a village in Baisa Block, Purnia district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 223887 and 1,709 people in 339 households.
Village Code223887
Population1,709
Households339
Area150.76 hectares
Nearest TownPurnia

Key Village Facts

Village
Dighaunch
Census Village Code
223887
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Purnia
District Census Code
211
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Baisa
Sub-district Census Code
01139
CD Block
Baisa
Gram Panchayat
Raiber
Households
339
Population
1,709
Male Population
890
Female Population
819
Sex Ratio
920.22
Area
150.76 hectares
Area
1.51 sq km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Nearest Town Distance
60 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Dighaunch at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,709 people, 150.76 hectares of reported area and Purnia as the nearest town reference for Dighaunch, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictPurnia
BlockBaisa
CD BlockBaisa
Gram PanchayatRaiber
  • Dighaunch falls under Baisa Block in Purnia district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 223887.
  • The record lists 1,709 people living in 339 households.
  • The reported village area is 150.76 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Purnia.
  • 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density1,133.59 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.04 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share9.65%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.06%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share68%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dighaunch in the official administrative record. Census village code 223887, Raiber Gram Panchayat and Baisa CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
211
Sub-district Census Code
01139
Village Census Code
223887
CD Block Code
0127
Gram Panchayat Code
0004
CD Block Name
Baisa
Gram Panchayat Name
Raiber

Location and Distance

Purnia is the nearest town listed for Dighaunch, about 60 km away. Purnia is listed as the district headquarters at about 60 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Baisa
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Purnia
Distance from District Headquarter
60 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
60 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Purnia
Distance within State/UT
60 km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Town
60 km
Total Geographical Area
150.76 hectares
Area
1.51 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,709 people in 339 households, with 890 male residents and 819 female residents. The average household size is 5.04, and SC share is 9.65% and ST share is 0.06% for Dighaunch. Population density works out to about 1,133.59 people per sq km.

Total Households
339
Total Population
1,709
Male Population
890
Female Population
819
Sex Ratio
920.22
Average Household Size
5.04
SC Population
165
SC Male Population
78
SC Female Population
87
SC Population Share
9.65
ST Population
1
ST Male Population
1
ST Population Share
0.06
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dighaunch list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.42 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
56.03 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Dighaunch include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
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 Dighaunch include self-help groups, 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.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Dighaunch show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 82.41 hectares and irrigated land is 56.03 hectares (68% 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
21.11
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
15.07 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
14.95 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
6.4 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
8.4 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
82.41
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
26.38 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
56.03

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Dighaunch

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

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
State Bank of India ATM 854315 Purnia Baisa Rauta Rauta Khalil Market, Rauta Hat Rauta, Purnia, Bihar, 854315

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 Dighaunch village located?

Dighaunch is in Baisa Block of Purnia district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Dighaunch village in?

Dighaunch village is in Purnia district.

Which state is Dighaunch village in?

Dighaunch village is in Bihar.

Which block is Dighaunch under?

Dighaunch comes under Baisa Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dighaunch?

The Census village code of Dighaunch is 223887.

Which Gram Panchayat is Dighaunch under?

Dighaunch is listed under Raiber Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Baisa.

What is the population of Dighaunch village?

The village record lists 1,709 people and 339 households for Dighaunch.

How many households are in Dighaunch village?

The village record lists 339 households for Dighaunch.

What is the male and female population of Dighaunch?

The record lists 890 male residents and 819 female residents for Dighaunch.

What is the sex ratio of Dighaunch village?

The sex ratio of Dighaunch is 920.22 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dighaunch village?

The reported geographical area of Dighaunch is 150.76 hectares.

What is the population density of Dighaunch village?

The approximate population density of Dighaunch is 1,133.59 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dighaunch?

The nearest town listed for Dighaunch is Purnia, about 60 km away.

How far is Dighaunch from the district headquarters?

Dighaunch is about 60 km from Purnia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dighaunch from the sub-district headquarters?

Dighaunch is about 10 km from Baisa, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dighaunch?

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

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

For Dighaunch, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 82.41 hectares and irrigated land is 56.03 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Dighaunch. These records include 1 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.