Indian Village Directory

Ekamba Village

Ekamba is an inhabited village in Jalalgarh Block of Purnia district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 223664, the Census 2011 record lists 10,530 people in 2,342 households and the reported area is 903 hectares. The local references include Ekamba Gram Panchayat, Jalalgarh CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kasba at about 16 km.

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Quick answer: Ekamba is a village in Jalalgarh Block, Purnia district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 223664 and 10,530 people in 2,342 households.
Village Code223664
Population10,530
Households2,342
Area903 hectares
Nearest TownKasba

Key Village Facts

Village
Ekamba
Census Village Code
223664
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Purnia
District Census Code
211
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jalalgarh
Sub-district Census Code
01137
CD Block
Jalalgarh
Gram Panchayat
Ekamba
Households
2,342
Population
10,530
Male Population
5,538
Female Population
4,992
Sex Ratio
901.41
Area
903 hectares
Area
9.03 sq km
Nearest Town
Kasba
Nearest Town Distance
16 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
854327
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Ekamba at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 10,530 people, 903 hectares of reported area and Kasba as the nearest town reference for Ekamba, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictPurnia
CD BlockJalalgarh
Gram PanchayatEkamba
  • Ekamba falls under Jalalgarh Block in Purnia district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 223664.
  • The record lists 10,530 people living in 2,342 households.
  • The reported village area is 903 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Kasba.
  • 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 Density1,166.11 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.5 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share8.04%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.53%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ekamba in the official administrative record. Census village code 223664, Ekamba Gram Panchayat and Jalalgarh CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
211
Sub-district Census Code
01137
Village Census Code
223664
CD Block Code
0125
Gram Panchayat Code
0007
CD Block Name
Jalalgarh
Gram Panchayat Name
Ekamba

Location and Distance

Kasba is the nearest town listed for Ekamba, about 16 km away. Purnia is listed as the district headquarters at about 26 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jalalgarh
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Purnia
Distance from District Headquarter
26 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Kasba
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
16 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Kasba
Distance within State/UT
16 km
Nearest Town
Kasba
Distance from Nearest Town
16 km
Total Geographical Area
903 hectares
Area
9.03 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 10,530 people in 2,342 households, with 5,538 male residents and 4,992 female residents. The average household size is 4.5, and SC share is 8.04% and ST share is 0.53% for Ekamba. Population density works out to about 1,166.11 people per sq km.

Total Households
2,342
Total Population
10,530
Male Population
5,538
Female Population
4,992
Sex Ratio
901.41
Average Household Size
4.5
SC Population
847
SC Male Population
467
SC Female Population
380
SC Population Share
8.04
ST Population
56
ST Male Population
26
ST Female Population
30
ST Population Share
0.53
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Ekamba list 2 government primary schools and 3 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
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
3

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Ekamba. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
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 Ekamba 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

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Ekamba include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
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 Ekamba 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
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Ekamba 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 Ekamba show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 736.55 hectares and irrigated land is 736.55 hectares (100% 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
146.0
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
14.18 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
6.27 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
736.55
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
736.55
Canals Area In Hectares
736.55 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
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Ekamba

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
4
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 4 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of India 1 25%
Canara Bank 1 25%
Central Bank of India 1 25%
State Bank of India 1 25%

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 India ATM 854327 Purnia Jalalgarh Jalalgarh P. O+p.s-Jalalgarh, Bihar Opposite Sbi Bank, Opp. Sbi Bank, Jalalgarh Babzar, Purnia, Bihar, 854327
Canara Bank ATM 854327 Purnia Jalalgarh Jalalgarh Main Bazar, Main Road Jalalgarh, Purnia, Bihar, 854327
Central Bank of India ATM 854327 Purnia Jalalgarh Jalalgarh Jalalgarh P. O. Jalalgarh, Purnia, Bihar, 854327
State Bank of India ATM 854327 Purnia Jalalgarh Jalalgarh At Jalalgarh State Bank of India Jalalgarh, Purnia, Bihar, 854327

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 Ekamba village located?

Ekamba is in Jalalgarh Block of Purnia district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Ekamba village in?

Ekamba village is in Purnia district.

Which state is Ekamba village in?

Ekamba village is in Bihar.

Which block is Ekamba under?

Ekamba comes under Jalalgarh Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Ekamba?

The Census village code of Ekamba is 223664.

Which Gram Panchayat is Ekamba under?

Ekamba is listed under Ekamba Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Jalalgarh.

What is the population of Ekamba village?

The village record lists 10,530 people and 2,342 households for Ekamba.

How many households are in Ekamba village?

The village record lists 2,342 households for Ekamba.

What is the male and female population of Ekamba?

The record lists 5,538 male residents and 4,992 female residents for Ekamba.

What is the sex ratio of Ekamba village?

The sex ratio of Ekamba is 901.41 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ekamba village?

The reported geographical area of Ekamba is 903 hectares.

What is the population density of Ekamba village?

The approximate population density of Ekamba is 1,166.11 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ekamba?

The nearest town listed for Ekamba is Kasba, about 16 km away.

How far is Ekamba from the district headquarters?

Ekamba is about 26 km from Purnia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ekamba from the sub-district headquarters?

Ekamba is about 7 km from Jalalgarh, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Ekamba?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 3 government middle schools for Ekamba.

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

For Ekamba, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 736.55 hectares and irrigated land is 736.55 hectares.

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

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Ekamba. These records include 4 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.