Kursail is an inhabited village in Jokihat Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 222170, the Census 2011 record lists 8,278 people in 1,473 households and the reported area is 482.8 hectares. The local references include Kursail Gram Panchayat, Jokihat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Araria at about 21 km.
In short:
Kursail is a village in Jokihat Block, Araria district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 222170 and 8,278 people in 1,473 households.
Village Code222170
Population8,278
Households1,473
Area482.8 hectares
Nearest TownAraria
Detailed village profile
Kursail at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 8,278 people, 482.8 hectares of reported area and Araria as the nearest town reference for Kursail, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Kursail falls under Jokihat Block in Araria district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 222170.
The record lists 8,278 people living in 1,473 households.
The reported village area is 482.8 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Araria.
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
Kursail
Census Village Code
222170
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Araria
District Census Code
209
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jokihat
Sub-district Census Code
01120
CD Block
Jokihat
Gram Panchayat
Kursail
Households
1,473
Population
8,278
Male Population
4,276
Female Population
4,002
Sex Ratio
935.92
Area
482.8 hectares
Area
4.83 sq km
Nearest Town
Araria
Nearest Town Distance
21 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 Density1,714.58 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.62 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share3.77%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share33.4%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kursail in the official administrative record. Census village code 222170, Kursail Gram Panchayat and Jokihat CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
209
Sub-district Census Code
01120
Village Census Code
222170
CD Block Code
0108
Gram Panchayat Code
0015
CD Block Name
Jokihat
Gram Panchayat Name
Kursail
Location and Distance
Araria is the nearest town listed for Kursail, about 21 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 21 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Jokihat
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Araria
Distance from District Headquarter
21 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Araria
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
21 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Araria
Distance within State/UT
21 km
Nearest Town
Araria
Distance from Nearest Town
21 km
Total Geographical Area
482.8 hectares
Area
4.83 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 8,278 people in 1,473 households, with 4,276 male residents and 4,002 female residents. The average household size is 5.62, and SC share is 3.77% and ST share is 0% for Kursail. Population density works out to about 1,714.58 people per sq km.
Total Households
1,473
Total Population
8,278
Male Population
4,276
Female Population
4,002
Sex Ratio
935.92
Average Household Size
5.62
SC Population
312
SC Male Population
161
SC Female Population
151
SC Population Share
3.77
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kursail list 3 government primary schools 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
3
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kursail 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 All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
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
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kursail include 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
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
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 Kursail include 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
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Club Recreation 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 Kursail show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 363.5 hectares and irrigated land is 121.5 hectares (33.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
119.3 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
363.5
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
242 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
121.5
Canals Area In Hectares
121.5 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Others
Available
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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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
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1
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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
2
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Bank of Baroda
1
50%
Central Bank of India
1
50%
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Bank of Baroda
ATM
854311
Araria
Jokihat
Taran
Taran, P. O. Duba Teh.araria, 854311, Araria, Bihar, 854311
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 Kursail village located?
Kursail is in Jokihat Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Kursail village in?
Kursail village is in Araria district.
Which state is Kursail village in?
Kursail village is in Bihar.
Which block is Kursail under?
Kursail comes under Jokihat Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kursail?
The Census village code of Kursail is 222170.
Which Gram Panchayat is Kursail under?
Kursail is listed under Kursail Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Jokihat.
What is the population of Kursail village?
The village record lists 8,278 people and 1,473 households for Kursail.
How many households are in Kursail village?
The village record lists 1,473 households for Kursail.
What is the male and female population of Kursail?
The record lists 4,276 male residents and 4,002 female residents for Kursail.
What is the sex ratio of Kursail village?
The sex ratio of Kursail is 935.92 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kursail village?
The reported geographical area of Kursail is 482.8 hectares.
What is the population density of Kursail village?
The approximate population density of Kursail is 1,714.58 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kursail?
The nearest town listed for Kursail is Araria, about 21 km away.
How far is Kursail from the district headquarters?
Kursail is about 21 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kursail from the sub-district headquarters?
Kursail is about 18 km from Jokihat, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kursail?
The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Kursail.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kursail?
For Kursail, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 363.5 hectares and irrigated land is 121.5 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kursail?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kursail. These records include 2 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.