Indian Village Directory

Saura Village

Saura is an inhabited village in Dagarua Block of Purnia district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 224222, the Census 2011 record lists 1,923 people in 445 households and the reported area is 195 hectares. The local references include Teghra Gram Panchayat, Dagarua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purnia at about 37 km.

In short:

Saura is a village in Dagarua Block, Purnia district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 224222 and 1,923 people in 445 households.

Village Code224222
Population1,923
Households445
Area195 hectares
Nearest TownPurnia

Detailed village profile

Saura at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,923 people, 195 hectares of reported area and Purnia as the nearest town reference for Saura, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Purnia
Block Dagarua
CD Block Dagarua
Gram Panchayat Teghra
  • Saura falls under Dagarua Block in Purnia district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 224222.
  • The record lists 1,923 people living in 445 households.
  • The reported village area is 195 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 Village Facts

Village
Saura
Census Village Code
224222
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
445
Population
1,923
Male Population
1,037
Female Population
886
Sex Ratio
854.39
Area
195 hectares
Area
1.95 sq km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Nearest Town Distance
37 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 986.15 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.32 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 10.61% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.05% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 77.8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Saura in the official administrative record. Census village code 224222, Teghra Gram Panchayat and Dagarua CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
211
Sub-district Census Code
01141
Village Census Code
224222
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 Saura, about 37 km away. Purnia is listed as the district headquarters at about 37 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dagarua
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Purnia
Distance from District Headquarter
37 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
37 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Purnia
Distance within State/UT
37 km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Town
37 km
Total Geographical Area
195 hectares
Area
1.95 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,923 people in 445 households, with 1,037 male residents and 886 female residents. The average household size is 4.32, and SC share is 10.61% and ST share is 0.05% for Saura. Population density works out to about 986.15 people per sq km.

Total Households
445
Total Population
1,923
Male Population
1,037
Female Population
886
Sex Ratio
854.39
Average Household Size
4.32
SC Population
204
SC Male Population
104
SC Female Population
100
SC Population Share
10.61
ST Population
1
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.05
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Saura list 1 government primary school, 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.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
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 Saura. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
26.43 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Saura 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
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
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 Saura include commercial 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.

Commercial Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Saura is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 3 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
3 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Saura show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 162.47 hectares and irrigated land is 126.43 hectares (77.8% 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
16.15
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
6.07 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
10.31 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
162.47
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
36.04 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
126.43
Canals Area In Hectares
60 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
40 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

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Saura

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
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 Saura village located?

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

Which district is Saura village in?

Saura village is in Purnia district.

Which state is Saura village in?

Saura village is in Bihar.

Which block is Saura under?

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

What is the Census village code of Saura?

The Census village code of Saura is 224222.

Which Gram Panchayat is Saura under?

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

What is the population of Saura village?

The village record lists 1,923 people and 445 households for Saura.

How many households are in Saura village?

The village record lists 445 households for Saura.

What is the male and female population of Saura?

The record lists 1,037 male residents and 886 female residents for Saura.

What is the sex ratio of Saura village?

The sex ratio of Saura is 854.39 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Saura village?

The reported geographical area of Saura is 195 hectares.

What is the population density of Saura village?

The approximate population density of Saura is 986.15 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Saura?

The nearest town listed for Saura is Purnia, about 37 km away.

How far is Saura from the district headquarters?

Saura is about 37 km from Purnia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Saura from the sub-district headquarters?

Saura is about 10 km from Dagarua, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Saura?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Saura.

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

For Saura, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 162.47 hectares and irrigated land is 126.43 hectares.

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

The page shows 9 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Saura. These records include 3 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.