Indian Village Directory

Jalkar Village

Jalkar is an inhabited village in Kasba Block of Purnia district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 223561, the Census 2011 record lists 1,191 people in 242 households and the reported area is 85 hectares. The local references include Bochgaon Gram Panchayat, Kasba CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kasba at about 12 km.

In short:

Jalkar is a village in Kasba Block, Purnia district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 223561 and 1,191 people in 242 households.

Village Code223561
Population1,191
Households242
Area85 hectares
Nearest TownKasba

Detailed village profile

Jalkar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,191 people, 85 hectares of reported area and Kasba as the nearest town reference for Jalkar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Purnia
Block Kasba
CD Block Kasba
Gram Panchayat Bochgaon
  • Jalkar falls under Kasba Block in Purnia district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 223561.
  • The record lists 1,191 people living in 242 households.
  • The reported village area is 85 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 Village Facts

Village
Jalkar
Census Village Code
223561
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Purnia
District Census Code
211
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kasba
Sub-district Census Code
01135
CD Block
Kasba
Gram Panchayat
Bochgaon
Households
242
Population
1,191
Male Population
588
Female Population
603
Sex Ratio
1,025.51
Area
85 hectares
Area
0.85 sq km
Nearest Town
Kasba
Nearest Town Distance
12 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 1,401.18 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.92 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 45.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Jalkar in the official administrative record. Census village code 223561, Bochgaon Gram Panchayat and Kasba CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
211
Sub-district Census Code
01135
Village Census Code
223561
CD Block Code
0123
Gram Panchayat Code
0009
CD Block Name
Kasba
Gram Panchayat Name
Bochgaon

Location and Distance

Kasba is the nearest town listed for Jalkar, about 12 km away. Purnia is listed as the district headquarters at about 24 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kasba
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Purnia
Distance from District Headquarter
24 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Kasba
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Kasba
Distance within State/UT
12 km
Nearest Town
Kasba
Distance from Nearest Town
12 km
Total Geographical Area
85 hectares
Area
0.85 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,191 people in 242 households, with 588 male residents and 603 female residents. The average household size is 4.92, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Jalkar. Population density works out to about 1,401.18 people per sq km.

Total Households
242
Total Population
1,191
Male Population
588
Female Population
603
Sex Ratio
1,025.51
Average Household Size
4.92
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Jalkar list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Jalkar include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

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

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Jalkar include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. 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
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Jalkar 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
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Jalkar is reported as 7 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
7 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 Jalkar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 84.2 hectares and irrigated land is 38 hectares (45.1% 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
0.8
Net Area Sown In Hectares
84.2
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
46.2 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
38.0
Canals Area In Hectares
11.91 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Jalkar

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
5
Matched PINs
4

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 11 85%
CRM 2 15%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 8 62%
Uco Bank 2 15%
Bank of India 1 7.7%
Idbi Bank Limited 1 7.7%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of India ATM 854325 Purnia Kasba Kasba (Np) District-Purnea Meena Complex, Ps-Kasba, Purnia, Bihar, 854325
State Bank of India ATM 854301 Purnia Kasba Kasba (Np) Purnea Sipahi Tola, Purnia, Bihar, 854301
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 854325 Purnia Kasba Semaria District: Purnia Idbi Bank Ltd, Near Koot Mill, Nh-57, Post- Garhbanali, Purnia, Bihar, 854325
State Bank of India ATM 854330 Purnia Kasba Kasba (Np) Near Surya Bhagwan Mandir, Kasba Near Surya Bhagwan Mandir, Kasba, Purnia, Bihar, 854330
State Bank of India ATM 854330 Purnia Kasba Kasba (Np) Nehru Chowk.kasba Purnia Nehru Chowk.kasba Purnia, Purnia, Bihar, 854330
State Bank of India ATM 854330 Purnia Kasba Kasba (Np) Kasba (Purnea) Near Nehruchowk, Purnia, Bihar, 854330
State Bank of India ATM 854330 Purnia Kasba Banaili Garhbanaili, Sarra, Nh-57, Service Road, Near Garhbanaili Bus Stand, Purnia, Bihar, 854330
State Bank of India ATM 854330 Purnia Kasba Banaili Near Garhbanaili Bus Stand Garhbanaili, Sarra, Nh-57, Service Road, Garhbanaili, Purnia, Bihar, 854330

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 Jalkar village located?

Jalkar is in Kasba Block of Purnia district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Jalkar village in?

Jalkar village is in Purnia district.

Which state is Jalkar village in?

Jalkar village is in Bihar.

Which block is Jalkar under?

Jalkar comes under Kasba Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Jalkar?

The Census village code of Jalkar is 223561.

Which Gram Panchayat is Jalkar under?

Jalkar is listed under Bochgaon Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kasba.

What is the population of Jalkar village?

The village record lists 1,191 people and 242 households for Jalkar.

How many households are in Jalkar village?

The village record lists 242 households for Jalkar.

What is the male and female population of Jalkar?

The record lists 588 male residents and 603 female residents for Jalkar.

What is the sex ratio of Jalkar village?

The sex ratio of Jalkar is 1,025.51 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Jalkar village?

The reported geographical area of Jalkar is 85 hectares.

What is the population density of Jalkar village?

The approximate population density of Jalkar is 1,401.18 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Jalkar?

The nearest town listed for Jalkar is Kasba, about 12 km away.

How far is Jalkar from the district headquarters?

Jalkar is about 24 km from Purnia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Jalkar from the sub-district headquarters?

Jalkar is about 12 km from Kasba, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Jalkar?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Jalkar.

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

For Jalkar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 84.2 hectares and irrigated land is 38 hectares.

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

The page shows 13 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Jalkar. These records include 5 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.