Indian Village Directory

Dewara Village

Dewara is an inhabited village in Sheikhpura Block of Sheikhpura district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 243935, the Census 2011 record lists 955 people in 127 households and the reported area is 236 hectares. The local references include Lodipur Gram Panchayat, Sheikhpura CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sheikhpura at about 8 km.

In short:

Dewara is a village in Sheikhpura Block, Sheikhpura district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 243935 and 955 people in 127 households.

Village Code243935
Population955
Households127
Area236 hectares
Nearest TownSheikhpura

Detailed village profile

Dewara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 955 people, 236 hectares of reported area and Sheikhpura as the nearest town reference for Dewara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Sheikhpura
Block Sheikhpura
CD Block Sheikhpura
Gram Panchayat Lodipur
  • Dewara falls under Sheikhpura Block in Sheikhpura district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 243935.
  • The record lists 955 people living in 127 households.
  • The reported village area is 236 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
Dewara
Census Village Code
243935
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Sheikhpura
District Census Code
228
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sheikhpura
Sub-district Census Code
01374
CD Block
Sheikhpura
Gram Panchayat
Lodipur
Households
127
Population
955
Male Population
482
Female Population
473
Sex Ratio
981.33
Area
236 hectares
Area
2.36 sq km
Nearest Town
Sheikhpura
Nearest Town Distance
8 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 404.66 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 7.52 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 25.34% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 77.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dewara in the official administrative record. Census village code 243935, Lodipur Gram Panchayat and Sheikhpura CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
228
Sub-district Census Code
01374
Village Census Code
243935
CD Block Code
0362
Gram Panchayat Code
0002
CD Block Name
Sheikhpura
Gram Panchayat Name
Lodipur

Location and Distance

Sheikhpura is the nearest town listed for Dewara, about 8 km away. Sheikhpura is listed as the district headquarters at about 8 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sheikhpura
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Sheikhpura
Distance from District Headquarter
8 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sheikhpura
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
8 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sheikhpura
Distance within State/UT
8 km
Nearest Town
Sheikhpura
Distance from Nearest Town
8 km
Total Geographical Area
236 hectares
Area
2.36 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 955 people in 127 households, with 482 male residents and 473 female residents. The average household size is 7.52, and SC share is 25.34% and ST share is 0% for Dewara. Population density works out to about 404.66 people per sq km.

Total Households
127
Total Population
955
Male Population
482
Female Population
473
Sex Ratio
981.33
Average Household Size
7.52
SC Population
242
SC Male Population
122
SC Female Population
120
SC Population Share
25.34
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dewara 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 Dewara 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
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
60 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Dewara 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
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
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 Dewara 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Dewara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 220 hectares and irrigated land is 170 hectares (77.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
6 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
220.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
50 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
170.0
Canals Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
75 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
30 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 Dewara

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
27
Banks in Matched Records
12
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 18 67%
CRM 8 30%
Electronic Kiosk 1 3.7%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 7 26%
Canara Bank 3 11%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 3 11%
Axis Bank Limited 2 7.4%
Bank of India 2 7.4%

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 811105 Sheikhpura Sheikhpura Sheikhpura (Nagar Parishad) Sheikhpura Barbigha Main Road Ground Floor and First Floor, Kashi Complex, Sheikhpura, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 811105
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 801105 Sheikhpura Sheikhpura Sheikhpura (Nagar Parishad) Sekhpura Dallu Chowk Behind Sbi ATM Sekhpura, Bihar- 801105, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 801105
Bank of Baroda ATM 811105 Sheikhpura Sheikhpura Sheikhpura (Nagar Parishad) Sheikhpura Vip Road, Chandni Chowk, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 811105
Bank of India ATM 811105 Sheikhpura Sheikhpura Sheikhpura (Nagar Parishad) Dist. Sheikhpura, Bihar Ward No-02, Plot No 486, Khata No-298, Opp Collectorate Office Sheikhpura, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 8…
Canara Bank ATM 811105 Sheikhpura Sheikhpura Faridpur Nh-30, Faridpur Village Faridpur, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 811105
Axis Bank Limited ATM 811105 Sheikhpura Sheikhpura Sheikhpura (Nagar Parishad) Bihar, 811105 Girhinda Chowk Sheikhpura, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 811105
Canara Bank ATM 811105 Sheikhpura Sheikhpura Sheikhpura (Nagar Parishad) Sheikhpura, Old Registry Off.bldg, Kattara Chowk, Sheikhpura, Bihar, 811105
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 811105 Sheikhpura Sheikhpura Sheikhpura (Nagar Parishad) Cinema Road C/O Neeraj Handloom, Chandni Chowk, 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 Dewara village located?

Dewara is in Sheikhpura Block of Sheikhpura district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Dewara village in?

Dewara village is in Sheikhpura district.

Which state is Dewara village in?

Dewara village is in Bihar.

Which block is Dewara under?

Dewara comes under Sheikhpura Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dewara?

The Census village code of Dewara is 243935.

Which Gram Panchayat is Dewara under?

Dewara is listed under Lodipur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sheikhpura.

What is the population of Dewara village?

The village record lists 955 people and 127 households for Dewara.

How many households are in Dewara village?

The village record lists 127 households for Dewara.

What is the male and female population of Dewara?

The record lists 482 male residents and 473 female residents for Dewara.

What is the sex ratio of Dewara village?

The sex ratio of Dewara is 981.33 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dewara village?

The reported geographical area of Dewara is 236 hectares.

What is the population density of Dewara village?

The approximate population density of Dewara is 404.66 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dewara?

The nearest town listed for Dewara is Sheikhpura, about 8 km away.

How far is Dewara from the district headquarters?

Dewara is about 8 km from Sheikhpura, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dewara from the sub-district headquarters?

Dewara is about 8 km from Sheikhpura, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dewara?

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

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

For Dewara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 220 hectares and irrigated land is 170 hectares.

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

The page shows 27 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Dewara. These records include 12 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.