Indian Village Directory

Utesra Village

Utesra is an inhabited village in Salkhua Block of Saharsa district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 226677, the Census 2011 record lists 8,251 people in 1,508 households and the reported area is 705 hectares. The local references include Uteshra Gram Panchayat, Salkhua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Saharsa at about 30 km.

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Quick answer: Utesra is a village in Salkhua Block, Saharsa district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 226677 and 8,251 people in 1,508 households.
Village Code226677
Population8,251
Households1,508
Area705 hectares
Nearest TownSaharsa

Key Village Facts

Village
Utesra
Census Village Code
226677
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Saharsa
District Census Code
214
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Salkhua
Sub-district Census Code
01179
CD Block
Salkhua
Gram Panchayat
Uteshra
Households
1,508
Population
8,251
Male Population
4,297
Female Population
3,954
Sex Ratio
920.18
Area
705 hectares
Area
7.05 sq km
Nearest Town
Saharsa
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Utesra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 8,251 people, 705 hectares of reported area and Saharsa as the nearest town reference for Utesra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictSaharsa
BlockSalkhua
CD BlockSalkhua
Gram PanchayatUTESHRA
  • Utesra falls under Salkhua Block in Saharsa district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 226677.
  • The record lists 8,251 people living in 1,508 households.
  • The reported village area is 705 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Saharsa.
  • 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

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density1,170.35 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.47 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share20.91%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share49%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Utesra in the official administrative record. Census village code 226677, Uteshra Gram Panchayat and Salkhua CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
214
Sub-district Census Code
01179
Village Census Code
226677
CD Block Code
0167
Gram Panchayat Code
0005
CD Block Name
Salkhua
Gram Panchayat Name
Uteshra

Location and Distance

Saharsa is the nearest town listed for Utesra, about 30 km away. Saharsa is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Salkhua
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
2 km
District Headquarter
Saharsa
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Saharsa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Saharsa
Distance within State/UT
30 km
Nearest Town
Saharsa
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
705 hectares
Area
7.05 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 8,251 people in 1,508 households, with 4,297 male residents and 3,954 female residents. The average household size is 5.47, and SC share is 20.91% and ST share is 0% for Utesra. Population density works out to about 1,170.35 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,508
Total Population
8,251
Male Population
4,297
Female Population
3,954
Sex Ratio
920.18
Average Household Size
5.47
SC Population
1,725
SC Male Population
879
SC Female Population
846
SC Population Share
20.91
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Utesra list 5 government primary schools and 2 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
5
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Utesra. 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
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal 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
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
10.4 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
0.8 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
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 Utesra include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Utesra is reported as 3 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
3 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 Utesra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 606.9 hectares and irrigated land is 297.4 hectares (49% 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
14.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
50.2 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
18.4 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5.1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
606.9
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
309.5 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
297.4
Canals Area In Hectares
5.4 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
5.4 hectares
Waterfall Area In Hectares
1.65 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
284.15 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
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Utesra village located?

Utesra is in Salkhua Block of Saharsa district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Utesra village in?

Utesra village is in Saharsa district.

Which state is Utesra village in?

Utesra village is in Bihar.

Which block is Utesra under?

Utesra comes under Salkhua Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Utesra?

The Census village code of Utesra is 226677.

Which Gram Panchayat is Utesra under?

Utesra is listed under UTESHRA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Salkhua.

What is the population of Utesra village?

The village record lists 8,251 people and 1,508 households for Utesra.

How many households are in Utesra village?

The village record lists 1,508 households for Utesra.

What is the male and female population of Utesra?

The record lists 4,297 male residents and 3,954 female residents for Utesra.

What is the sex ratio of Utesra village?

The sex ratio of Utesra is 920.18 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Utesra village?

The reported geographical area of Utesra is 705 hectares.

What is the population density of Utesra village?

The approximate population density of Utesra is 1,170.35 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Utesra?

The nearest town listed for Utesra is Saharsa, about 30 km away.

How far is Utesra from the district headquarters?

Utesra is about 30 km from Saharsa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Utesra from the sub-district headquarters?

Utesra is about 2 km from Salkhua, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Utesra?

The village facility record lists 5 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools for Utesra.

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

For Utesra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 606.9 hectares and irrigated land is 297.4 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.