Indian Village Directory

Latkana Village

Latkana is an inhabited village in Ariari Block of Sheikhpura district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244101, the Census 2011 record lists 1,228 people in 182 households and the reported area is 234 hectares. The local references include Efani Gram Panchayat, Ariari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sheikhpura at about 12 km.

In short:

Latkana is a village in Ariari Block, Sheikhpura district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 244101 and 1,228 people in 182 households.

Village Code244101
Population1,228
Households182
Area234 hectares
Nearest TownSheikhpura

Detailed village profile

Latkana at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,228 people, 234 hectares of reported area and Sheikhpura as the nearest town reference for Latkana, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Sheikhpura
Block Ariari
CD Block Ariari
Gram Panchayat Efani
  • Latkana falls under Ariari Block in Sheikhpura district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 244101.
  • The record lists 1,228 people living in 182 households.
  • The reported village area is 234 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sheikhpura.
  • 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
Latkana
Census Village Code
244101
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Sheikhpura
District Census Code
228
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ariari
Sub-district Census Code
01377
CD Block
Ariari
Gram Panchayat
Efani
Households
182
Population
1,228
Male Population
633
Female Population
595
Sex Ratio
939.97
Area
234 hectares
Area
2.34 sq km
Nearest Town
Sheikhpura
Nearest Town Distance
12 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
811105
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 524.79 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.75 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 23.13% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 80.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Latkana in the official administrative record. Census village code 244101, Efani Gram Panchayat and Ariari CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
228
Sub-district Census Code
01377
Village Census Code
244101
CD Block Code
0365
Gram Panchayat Code
0002
CD Block Name
Ariari
Gram Panchayat Name
Efani

Location and Distance

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

Sub-district Headquarter
Ariari
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
11 km
District Headquarter
Sheikhpura
Distance from District Headquarter
12 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sheikhpura
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sheikhpura
Distance within State/UT
12 km
Nearest Town
Sheikhpura
Distance from Nearest Town
12 km
Total Geographical Area
234 hectares
Area
2.34 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,228 people in 182 households, with 633 male residents and 595 female residents. The average household size is 6.75, and SC share is 23.13% and ST share is 0% for Latkana. Population density works out to about 524.79 people per sq km.

Total Households
182
Total Population
1,228
Male Population
633
Female Population
595
Sex Ratio
939.97
Average Household Size
6.75
SC Population
284
SC Male Population
140
SC Female Population
144
SC Population Share
23.13
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Latkana list 1 government primary school, 1 private 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
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
20 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Latkana 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
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
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 Latkana 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.

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 Latkana is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 5 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
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Latkana show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 225.09 hectares and irrigated land is 181.6 hectares (80.7% 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
3.68
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
0.81 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4.42 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
225.09
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
43.49 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
181.6
Canals Area In Hectares
81 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
70.6 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
10 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Latkana

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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
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 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Idbi Bank Limited 1 100%

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
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 811105 Sheikhpura Ariari Nabinagar Kakrar VILL-Nabinagar Kakrar, Idbi Bank Ltd, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 811105

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 Latkana village located?

Latkana is in Ariari Block of Sheikhpura district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Latkana village in?

Latkana village is in Sheikhpura district.

Which state is Latkana village in?

Latkana village is in Bihar.

Which block is Latkana under?

Latkana comes under Ariari Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Latkana?

The Census village code of Latkana is 244101.

Which Gram Panchayat is Latkana under?

Latkana is listed under Efani Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Ariari.

What is the population of Latkana village?

The village record lists 1,228 people and 182 households for Latkana.

How many households are in Latkana village?

The village record lists 182 households for Latkana.

What is the male and female population of Latkana?

The record lists 633 male residents and 595 female residents for Latkana.

What is the sex ratio of Latkana village?

The sex ratio of Latkana is 939.97 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Latkana village?

The reported geographical area of Latkana is 234 hectares.

What is the population density of Latkana village?

The approximate population density of Latkana is 524.79 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Latkana?

The nearest town listed for Latkana is Sheikhpura, about 12 km away.

How far is Latkana from the district headquarters?

Latkana is about 12 km from Sheikhpura, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Latkana from the sub-district headquarters?

Latkana is about 11 km from Ariari, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Latkana?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 1 government middle school for Latkana.

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

For Latkana, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 225.09 hectares and irrigated land is 181.6 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Latkana. These records include 1 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.