Indian Village Directory

Pokharia Village

Pokharia is an inhabited village in Forbesganj Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 221590, the Census 2011 record lists 329 people in 63 households and the reported area is 64 hectares. The local references include Kusamaha Gram Panchayat, Forbesganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Farbisganj at about 17 km.

In short:

Pokharia is a village in Forbesganj Block, Araria district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 221590 and 329 people in 63 households.

Village Code221590
Population329
Households63
Area64 hectares
Nearest TownFarbisganj

Detailed village profile

Pokharia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 329 people, 64 hectares of reported area and Farbisganj as the nearest town reference for Pokharia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Araria
Block Forbesganj
CD Block Forbesganj
Gram Panchayat Kusamaha
  • Pokharia falls under Forbesganj Block in Araria district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 221590.
  • The record lists 329 people living in 63 households.
  • The reported village area is 64 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Farbisganj.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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
Pokharia
Census Village Code
221590
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Araria
District Census Code
209
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Forbesganj
Sub-district Census Code
01113
CD Block
Forbesganj
Gram Panchayat
Kusamaha
Households
63
Population
329
Male Population
167
Female Population
162
Sex Ratio
970.06
Area
64 hectares
Area
0.64 sq km
Nearest Town
Farbisganj
Nearest Town Distance
17 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
854318
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 514.06 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.22 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 16.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Pokharia in the official administrative record. Census village code 221590, Kusamaha Gram Panchayat and Forbesganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
209
Sub-district Census Code
01113
Village Census Code
221590
CD Block Code
0101
Gram Panchayat Code
0021
CD Block Name
Forbesganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Kusamaha

Location and Distance

Farbisganj is the nearest town listed for Pokharia, about 17 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 48 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Forbesganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
17 km
District Headquarter
Araria
Distance from District Headquarter
48 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Farbisganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
17 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Farbisganj
Distance within State/UT
17 km
Nearest Town
Farbisganj
Distance from Nearest Town
17 km
Total Geographical Area
64 hectares
Area
0.64 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 329 people in 63 households, with 167 male residents and 162 female residents. The average household size is 5.22, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Pokharia. Population density works out to about 514.06 people per sq km.

Total Households
63
Total Population
329
Male Population
167
Female Population
162
Sex Ratio
970.06
Average Household Size
5.22
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Pokharia list 1 government primary 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
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
5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Pokharia include Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Pokharia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 30 hectares and irrigated land is 5 hectares (16.7% 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
17.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
17 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
30.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
25 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
5.0

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

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 Pokharia

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
29
Banks in Matched Records
14
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 20 69%
CRM 9 31%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 10 34%
Bank of Baroda 3 10%
Axis Bank Limited 2 6.9%
Bank of India 2 6.9%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 2 6.9%

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 854318 Araria Forbesganj Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) Araria- Bihar Shop No-9, Ward No-9, Beside Bhola Pakode Wala, Thana Road, Patel Chowk, P. O+p.s- Forbesganj, Dist.-, Ar…
Bank of Baroda ATM 854318 Araria Forbesganj Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) Hospital Rd, Near Jyoti Cinema, Forbesganj, Araria, Bihar, 854318
Bank of India ATM 854318 Araria Forbesganj Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) Forbisganj. Dist Arariya, Bihar Nr Cbi Bank Chhuapatti Forbisganj, Sk Road Chhuapatti, Araria, Bihar, 854318
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 854318 Araria Forbesganj Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) Forbesganj, Dist. - Araria, Bihar Netaji Market, Jogbani Road, Shubash Chowk, Araria, Bihar, 854318
Canara Bank ATM 854318 Araria Forbesganj Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) Subash Chowk, Jogbani Road Netaji Market Forbesganj, Araria, Bihar, 854318
Central Bank of India ATM 854318 Araria Forbesganj Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) Forbesganj P. B. No.22, Shamaliakunja Road, Forbesganj-854318, Araria, Bihar, 854318
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 854318 Araria Forbesganj Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) Opp Old Sbi, Ward No-5, Forbesganj, Bihar Hdfc Bank Ltd. Post Office Chowk, Araria, Bihar, 854318
Bank of Baroda ATM 854318 Araria Forbesganj Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) Forbesganj Railway Station Forbesganj Railway St, Araria, Bihar, 854318

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 Pokharia village located?

Pokharia is in Forbesganj Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Pokharia village in?

Pokharia village is in Araria district.

Which state is Pokharia village in?

Pokharia village is in Bihar.

Which block is Pokharia under?

Pokharia comes under Forbesganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Pokharia?

The Census village code of Pokharia is 221590.

Which Gram Panchayat is Pokharia under?

Pokharia is listed under Kusamaha Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Forbesganj.

What is the population of Pokharia village?

The village record lists 329 people and 63 households for Pokharia.

How many households are in Pokharia village?

The village record lists 63 households for Pokharia.

What is the male and female population of Pokharia?

The record lists 167 male residents and 162 female residents for Pokharia.

What is the sex ratio of Pokharia village?

The sex ratio of Pokharia is 970.06 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Pokharia village?

The reported geographical area of Pokharia is 64 hectares.

What is the population density of Pokharia village?

The approximate population density of Pokharia is 514.06 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Pokharia?

The nearest town listed for Pokharia is Farbisganj, about 17 km away.

How far is Pokharia from the district headquarters?

Pokharia is about 48 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Pokharia from the sub-district headquarters?

Pokharia is about 17 km from Forbesganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Pokharia?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Pokharia.

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

For Pokharia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 30 hectares and irrigated land is 5 hectares.

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

The page shows 29 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Pokharia. These records include 14 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.