Indian Village Directory

Dewanganj Village

Dewanganj is an inhabited village in Purnia East Block of Purnia district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 223481, the Census 2011 record lists 3,834 people in 785 households and the reported area is 154 hectares. The local references include Dimia Chhatarjan Gram Panchayat, Purnia East CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purnia at about 15 km.

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Quick answer: Dewanganj is a village in Purnia East Block, Purnia district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 223481 and 3,834 people in 785 households.
Village Code223481
Population3,834
Households785
Area154 hectares
Nearest TownPurnia

Key Village Facts

Village
Dewanganj
Census Village Code
223481
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Purnia
District Census Code
211
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Purnia East
Sub-district Census Code
01134
CD Block
Purnia East
Gram Panchayat
Dimia Chhatarjan
Households
785
Population
3,834
Male Population
1,981
Female Population
1,853
Sex Ratio
935.39
Area
154 hectares
Area
1.54 sq km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Nearest Town Distance
15 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Dewanganj at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,834 people, 154 hectares of reported area and Purnia as the nearest town reference for Dewanganj, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictPurnia
CD BlockPurnia East
Gram PanchayatDimia Chhatarjan
  • Dewanganj falls under Purnia East Block in Purnia district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 223481.
  • The record lists 3,834 people living in 785 households.
  • The reported village area is 154 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density2,489.61 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.88 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share16.51%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share30.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dewanganj in the official administrative record. Census village code 223481, Dimia Chhatarjan Gram Panchayat and Purnia East CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
211
Sub-district Census Code
01134
Village Census Code
223481
CD Block Code
0122
Gram Panchayat Code
003
CD Block Name
Purnia East
Gram Panchayat Name
Dimia Chhatarjan

Location and Distance

Purnia is the nearest town listed for Dewanganj, about 15 km away. Purnia is listed as the district headquarters at about 15 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Purnia East
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
14 km
District Headquarter
Purnia
Distance from District Headquarter
15 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Purnia
Distance within State/UT
15 km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
154 hectares
Area
1.54 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,834 people in 785 households, with 1,981 male residents and 1,853 female residents. The average household size is 4.88, and SC share is 16.51% and ST share is 0% for Dewanganj. Population density works out to about 2,489.61 people per sq km.

Total Households
785
Total Population
3,834
Male Population
1,981
Female Population
1,853
Sex Ratio
935.39
Average Household Size
4.88
SC Population
633
SC Male Population
325
SC Female Population
308
SC Population Share
16.51
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dewanganj 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

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Dewanganj. 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 Dewanganj include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
45 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Dewanganj include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Bus Service
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 Dewanganj 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
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Dewanganj is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 10 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
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Dewanganj show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 147 hectares and irrigated land is 45 hectares (30.6% 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
4.0
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
147.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
102 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
45.0

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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Dewanganj

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
112
Banks in Matched Records
21
Matched PINs
9

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 77 69%
CRM 31 28%
CDM 3 2.7%
Electronic Kiosk 1 0.9%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 40 36%
Canara Bank 11 9.8%
Bank of Baroda 8 7.1%
Punjab National Bank 7 6.2%
Axis Bank Limited 6 5.4%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 854301 Purnia Purnia East Purnia (M Corp.) Purnia 854301 Bihar Axis Bank ATM Thana Chowk Madubani, Purnia, Bihar, 854301
Bank of Baroda ATM 854326 Purnia Purnia East Purnia (M Corp.) 854326 Purnea, Purnia, Bihar, 854326
Bank of India ATM 854301 Purnia Purnia East Purnia (M Corp.) Dist.-Purnea at-Nishiganj, Line Bazar, P. O- Line Bazar, P. S- K. Hat, Purnia, Bihar, 854301
Bank of Baroda ATM 854301 Purnia Purnia East Purnia (M Corp.) Khiru Chowk Bhatta Bazar Purnia, Purnia, Bihar, 854301
Bank of Baroda ATM 854301 Purnia Purnia East Purnia (M Corp.) Rajni Chowk, Vivekanand Coloni, Purnia, Bihar, 854301
Bank of Baroda ATM 854301 Purnia Purnia East Purnia (M Corp.) Line Bazar Red Cross Society Purnea, Purnia, Bihar, 854301
Bank of Baroda ATM 854301 Purnia Purnia East Purnia (M Corp.) Madhubani Bazar Amla Tola, Purnia, Bihar, 854301
Bank of India ATM 854301 Purnia Purnia East Purnia (M Corp.) Court Station Purnea Road Purnea Smt. Kamli Devi W/O Shri Kaleswar Yadav, Purnia, Bihar, 854301

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 Dewanganj village located?

Dewanganj is in Purnia East Block of Purnia district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Dewanganj village in?

Dewanganj village is in Purnia district.

Which state is Dewanganj village in?

Dewanganj village is in Bihar.

Which block is Dewanganj under?

Dewanganj comes under Purnia East Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dewanganj?

The Census village code of Dewanganj is 223481.

Which Gram Panchayat is Dewanganj under?

Dewanganj is listed under Dimia Chhatarjan Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Purnia East.

What is the population of Dewanganj village?

The village record lists 3,834 people and 785 households for Dewanganj.

How many households are in Dewanganj village?

The village record lists 785 households for Dewanganj.

What is the male and female population of Dewanganj?

The record lists 1,981 male residents and 1,853 female residents for Dewanganj.

What is the sex ratio of Dewanganj village?

The sex ratio of Dewanganj is 935.39 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dewanganj village?

The reported geographical area of Dewanganj is 154 hectares.

What is the population density of Dewanganj village?

The approximate population density of Dewanganj is 2,489.61 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dewanganj?

The nearest town listed for Dewanganj is Purnia, about 15 km away.

How far is Dewanganj from the district headquarters?

Dewanganj is about 15 km from Purnia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dewanganj from the sub-district headquarters?

Dewanganj is about 14 km from Purnia East, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dewanganj?

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

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

For Dewanganj, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 147 hectares and irrigated land is 45 hectares.

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

The page shows 112 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Dewanganj. These records include 21 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.