Indian Village Directory

Sakma Village

Sakma is an inhabited village in Dagarua Block of Purnia district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 224225, the Census 2011 record lists 2,904 people in 653 households and the reported area is 263 hectares. The local references include Teghra Gram Panchayat, Dagarua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purnia at about 36 km.

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Quick answer: Sakma is a village in Dagarua Block, Purnia district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 224225 and 2,904 people in 653 households.
Village Code224225
Population2,904
Households653
Area263 hectares
Nearest TownPurnia

Key Village Facts

Village
Sakma
Census Village Code
224225
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
Teghra
Households
653
Population
2,904
Male Population
1,537
Female Population
1,367
Sex Ratio
889.39
Area
263 hectares
Area
2.63 sq km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Nearest Town Distance
36 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sakma at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,904 people, 263 hectares of reported area and Purnia as the nearest town reference for Sakma, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictPurnia
BlockDagarua
CD BlockDagarua
Gram PanchayatTeghra
  • Sakma falls under Dagarua Block in Purnia district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 224225.
  • The record lists 2,904 people living in 653 households.
  • The reported village area is 263 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, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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 Density1,104.18 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.45 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share4.03%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share46.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sakma in the official administrative record. Census village code 224225, Teghra Gram Panchayat and Dagarua CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
211
Sub-district Census Code
01141
Village Census Code
224225
CD Block Code
0129
Gram Panchayat Code
17
CD Block Name
Dagarua
Gram Panchayat Name
Teghra

Location and Distance

Purnia is the nearest town listed for Sakma, about 36 km away. Purnia is listed as the district headquarters at about 36 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dagarua
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Purnia
Distance from District Headquarter
36 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
36 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Purnia
Distance within State/UT
36 km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Town
36 km
Total Geographical Area
263 hectares
Area
2.63 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,904 people in 653 households, with 1,537 male residents and 1,367 female residents. The average household size is 4.45, and SC share is 4.03% and ST share is 0% for Sakma. Population density works out to about 1,104.18 people per sq km.

Total Households
653
Total Population
2,904
Male Population
1,537
Female Population
1,367
Sex Ratio
889.39
Average Household Size
4.45
SC Population
117
SC Male Population
63
SC Female Population
54
SC Population Share
4.03
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
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
6.64 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
15 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

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

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sakma 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 Sakma show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 201.19 hectares and irrigated land is 94.1 hectares (46.8% 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
5.03
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
20.1 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
18 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
12.04 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
201.19
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
107.09 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
94.1
Canals Area In Hectares
44.1 hectares
Waterfall Area In Hectares
35 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sakma

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
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 summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 8 89%
CRM 1 11%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
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

Where is Sakma village located?

Sakma is in Dagarua Block of Purnia district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Sakma village in?

Sakma village is in Purnia district.

Which state is Sakma village in?

Sakma village is in Bihar.

Which block is Sakma under?

Sakma comes under Dagarua Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sakma?

The Census village code of Sakma is 224225.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sakma under?

Sakma is listed under Teghra Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dagarua.

What is the population of Sakma village?

The village record lists 2,904 people and 653 households for Sakma.

How many households are in Sakma village?

The village record lists 653 households for Sakma.

What is the male and female population of Sakma?

The record lists 1,537 male residents and 1,367 female residents for Sakma.

What is the sex ratio of Sakma village?

The sex ratio of Sakma is 889.39 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sakma village?

The reported geographical area of Sakma is 263 hectares.

What is the population density of Sakma village?

The approximate population density of Sakma is 1,104.18 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sakma?

The nearest town listed for Sakma is Purnia, about 36 km away.

How far is Sakma from the district headquarters?

Sakma is about 36 km from Purnia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sakma from the sub-district headquarters?

Sakma is about 15 km from Dagarua, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Sakma, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 201.19 hectares and irrigated land is 94.1 hectares.

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

The page shows 9 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sakma. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.