Where is Ekraha village located?
Ekraha is in Banmankhi Block of Purnia district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Ekraha Village
Ekraha is an inhabited village in Banmankhi Block of Purnia district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 222990, the Census 2011 record lists 7,713 people in 1,501 households and the reported area is 894 hectares. The local references include Maharajganj-1 Gram Panchayat, Banmankhi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Banmankhi at about 22 km.
Ekraha is a village in Banmankhi Block, Purnia district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 222990 and 7,713 people in 1,501 households.
Village Code222990
Population7,713
Households1,501
Area894 hectares
Nearest TownBanmankhi
Detailed village profile
Ekraha at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 7,713 people, 894 hectares of reported area and Banmankhi as the nearest town reference for Ekraha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Ekraha falls under Banmankhi Block in Purnia district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 222990.
- The record lists 7,713 people living in 1,501 households.
- The reported village area is 894 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Banmankhi.
- 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 Village Facts
- Village
- Ekraha
- Census Village Code
- 222990
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Purnia
- District Census Code
- 211
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Banmankhi
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01128
- CD Block
- Banmankhi
- Gram Panchayat
- Maharajganj-1
- Households
- 1,501
- Population
- 7,713
- Male Population
- 3,946
- Female Population
- 3,767
- Sex Ratio
- 954.64
- Area
- 894 hectares
- Area
- 8.94 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Banmankhi
- Nearest Town Distance
- 22 km
- 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
862.75 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.14 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
12.06%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0.25%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
43.1%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Ekraha in the official administrative record. Census village code 222990, Maharajganj-1 Gram Panchayat and Banmankhi CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 211
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01128
- Village Census Code
- 222990
- CD Block Code
- 0116
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0001
- CD Block Name
- Banmankhi
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Maharajganj-1
Location and Distance
Banmankhi is the nearest town listed for Ekraha, about 22 km away. Purnia is listed as the district headquarters at about 52 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Banmankhi
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 22 km
- District Headquarter
- Purnia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 52 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Banmankhi
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 22 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Banmankhi
- Distance within State/UT
- 22 km
- Nearest Town
- Banmankhi
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 22 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 894 hectares
- Area
- 8.94 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 7,713 people in 1,501 households, with 3,946 male residents and 3,767 female residents. The average household size is 5.14, and SC share is 12.06% and ST share is 0.25% for Ekraha. Population density works out to about 862.75 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 1,501
- Total Population
- 7,713
- Male Population
- 3,946
- Female Population
- 3,767
- Sex Ratio
- 954.64
- Average Household Size
- 5.14
- SC Population
- 930
- SC Male Population
- 479
- SC Female Population
- 451
- SC Population Share
- 12.06
- ST Population
- 19
- ST Male Population
- 12
- ST Female Population
- 7
- ST Population Share
- 0.25
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Ekraha list 3 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 3
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 2
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Ekraha. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ekraha 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
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 12.68 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 98.56 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Ekraha include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Ekraha 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.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- 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 Ekraha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 660.12 hectares and irrigated land is 284.26 hectares (43.1% 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
- 186.2
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 16.32 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 18.68 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 660.12
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 375.86 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 284.26
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 185.7 hectares
Map and Location
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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Ekraha
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
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 13
- Banks in Matched Records
- 7
- Matched PINs
- 3
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 11 | 85% |
| CRM | 2 | 15% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 4 | 31% |
| Bank of Baroda | 2 | 15% |
| Central Bank of India | 2 | 15% |
| Punjab National Bank | 2 | 15% |
| Canara Bank | 1 | 7.7% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854202 | Purnia | Banmankhi | Banmankhi Bazar (Np) | Banmankhi Near Anup Lal Mehta Chowk, Purnia, Bihar, 854202 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 854102 | Purnia | Banmankhi | Madhuban | Bihar at Chopra Bazar and Po Chopra Ram Nagar, Ps Janakinagar, Purnia, Purnia, Bihar, 854102 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 854202 | Purnia | Banmankhi | Banmankhi Bazar (Np) | Nehru Chowk I Floor, Dr.mukti Nath Market Banmankhi Bazar, Purnia, Bihar, 854202 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 854202 | Purnia | Banmankhi | Banmankhi Bazar (Np) | Banmankhi Sadar Bazar Road, Banmankhi, Teh.banmankhi, 854202, Purnia, Bihar, 854202 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 854202 | Purnia | Banmankhi | Banmankhi Bazar (Np) | Saharsa Purnea Road, Banmankhi, Opposite Block Office Banmankhi Near Bharat Petrolium Petrol Pump, Purnia, Bihar, 854202 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854306 | Purnia | Banmankhi | Bahora | Banmakhi Purnia Bahora, Raniganj, Purnia, Bihar, 854306 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 854202 | Purnia | Banmankhi | Banmankhi Bazar (Np) | Nehru Chowk Banmankhi, Purnia, Bihar, 854202 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 854202 | Purnia | Banmankhi | Banmankhi Bazar (Np) | Saharsa Purnea Road, Banmankhi Opposite Block Office, Banmankhi Near Bharat Petrolium Petrol Pump, Purnia, Bihar, 854202 |
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
Which district is Ekraha village in?
Ekraha village is in Purnia district.
Which state is Ekraha village in?
Ekraha village is in Bihar.
Which block is Ekraha under?
Ekraha comes under Banmankhi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Ekraha?
The Census village code of Ekraha is 222990.
Which Gram Panchayat is Ekraha under?
Ekraha is listed under Maharajganj-1 Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Banmankhi.
What is the population of Ekraha village?
The village record lists 7,713 people and 1,501 households for Ekraha.
How many households are in Ekraha village?
The village record lists 1,501 households for Ekraha.
What is the male and female population of Ekraha?
The record lists 3,946 male residents and 3,767 female residents for Ekraha.
What is the sex ratio of Ekraha village?
The sex ratio of Ekraha is 954.64 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Ekraha village?
The reported geographical area of Ekraha is 894 hectares.
What is the population density of Ekraha village?
The approximate population density of Ekraha is 862.75 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Ekraha?
The nearest town listed for Ekraha is Banmankhi, about 22 km away.
How far is Ekraha from the district headquarters?
Ekraha is about 52 km from Purnia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Ekraha from the sub-district headquarters?
Ekraha is about 22 km from Banmankhi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Ekraha?
The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools for Ekraha.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Ekraha?
For Ekraha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 660.12 hectares and irrigated land is 284.26 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Ekraha?
The page shows 13 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Ekraha. These records include 7 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.