Where is Ekhua village located?
Ekhua is in Dagarua Block of Purnia district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Ekhua Village
Ekhua is an inhabited village in Dagarua Block of Purnia district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 224107, the Census 2011 record lists 4,193 people in 837 households and the reported area is 200 hectares. The local references include Harkheli Gram Panchayat, Dagarua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purnia at about 28 km.
Village Code224107
Population4,193
Households837
Area200 hectares
Nearest TownPurnia
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Ekhua
- Census Village Code
- 224107
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Purnia
- District Census Code
- 211
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Dagarua
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01141
- CD Block
- Dagarua
- Gram Panchayat
- Harkheli
- Households
- 837
- Population
- 4,193
- Male Population
- 2,165
- Female Population
- 2,028
- Sex Ratio
- 936.72
- Area
- 200 hectares
- Area
- 2 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Purnia
- Nearest Town Distance
- 28 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Ekhua at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 4,193 people, 200 hectares of reported area and Purnia as the nearest town reference for Ekhua, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Ekhua falls under Dagarua Block in Purnia district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 224107.
- The record lists 4,193 people living in 837 households.
- The reported village area is 200 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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 Density2,096.5 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.01 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share12.38%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share1.05%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share18.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Ekhua in the official administrative record. Census village code 224107, Harkheli Gram Panchayat and Dagarua CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 211
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01141
- Village Census Code
- 224107
- CD Block Code
- 0129
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 9
- CD Block Name
- Dagarua
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Harkheli
Location and Distance
Purnia is the nearest town listed for Ekhua, about 28 km away. Purnia is listed as the district headquarters at about 28 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Dagarua
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 4 km
- District Headquarter
- Purnia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 28 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Purnia
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 28 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Purnia
- Distance within State/UT
- 28 km
- Nearest Town
- Purnia
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 28 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 200 hectares
- Area
- 2 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 4,193 people in 837 households, with 2,165 male residents and 2,028 female residents. The average household size is 5.01, and SC share is 12.38% and ST share is 1.05% for Ekhua. Population density works out to about 2,096.5 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 837
- Total Population
- 4,193
- Male Population
- 2,165
- Female Population
- 2,028
- Sex Ratio
- 936.72
- Average Household Size
- 5.01
- SC Population
- 519
- SC Male Population
- 260
- SC Female Population
- 259
- SC Population Share
- 12.38
- ST Population
- 44
- ST Male Population
- 26
- ST Female Population
- 18
- ST Population Share
- 1.05
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Ekhua 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 Ekhua 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 All Year
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 9 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Ekhua include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Ekhua include cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Cooperative Bank
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Ekhua is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 4 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
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Ekhua show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 149.79 hectares and irrigated land is 28.36 hectares (18.9% 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
- 18.0
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 23.21 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 149.79
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 121.43 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 28.36
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 8 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 20.36 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Ekhua
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
- Available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 9
- Banks in Matched Records
- 3
- Matched PINs
- 7
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 8 | 89% |
| CRM | 1 | 11% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 5 | 56% |
| Bank of Baroda | 3 | 33% |
| Central Bank of India | 1 | 11% |
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 | 845310 | Purnia | Dagarua | Saura | Saura Jaber, 854315 Saura Jaber, 854315, Purnia, Bihar, 845310 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 854315 | Purnia | Dagarua | Katari | Katari Katari, Teh.purnea, 854315, Purnia, Bihar, 854315 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 845301 | Purnia | Dagarua | Dagarua | Dagarua Dagarua, Purnia, Bihar, 845301 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854330 | Purnia | Dagarua | Ichalo | Dagarua, Purnia Ichalo, Nh 31, Purnia, Bihar, 854330 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 854102 | Purnia | Dagarua | Chopra | Chopra Ram Nagar, Chopra Bazar, Teh.purnea Chopra Ram Nagar, Chopra Bazar, Teh.purnea, Purnia, Bihar, 854102 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 854326 | Purnia | Dagarua | Biswaspur | Opposite Paradise School Dagarua Biswaspur, Nh-31, Service Service Dagarua, Purnia, Bihar, 854326 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854315 | Purnia | Dagarua | Belgachhi | Nh-31, Market Chowk Belgachhi, Purnia, Bihar, 854315 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 854326 | Purnia | Dagarua | Biswaspur | Nh-31, Service Service Dagarua, Opposite Paradise School Dagarua Biswaspur, Purnia, Bihar, 854326 |
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 Ekhua village in?
Ekhua village is in Purnia district.
Which state is Ekhua village in?
Ekhua village is in Bihar.
Which block is Ekhua under?
Ekhua comes under Dagarua Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Ekhua?
The Census village code of Ekhua is 224107.
Which Gram Panchayat is Ekhua under?
Ekhua is listed under Harkheli Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dagarua.
What is the population of Ekhua village?
The village record lists 4,193 people and 837 households for Ekhua.
How many households are in Ekhua village?
The village record lists 837 households for Ekhua.
What is the male and female population of Ekhua?
The record lists 2,165 male residents and 2,028 female residents for Ekhua.
What is the sex ratio of Ekhua village?
The sex ratio of Ekhua is 936.72 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Ekhua village?
The reported geographical area of Ekhua is 200 hectares.
What is the population density of Ekhua village?
The approximate population density of Ekhua is 2,096.5 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Ekhua?
The nearest town listed for Ekhua is Purnia, about 28 km away.
How far is Ekhua from the district headquarters?
Ekhua is about 28 km from Purnia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Ekhua from the sub-district headquarters?
Ekhua is about 4 km from Dagarua, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Ekhua?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Ekhua.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Ekhua?
For Ekhua, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 149.79 hectares and irrigated land is 28.36 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Ekhua?
The page shows 9 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Ekhua. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.