Indian Village Directory

Bans Kota Village

Bans Kota is an inhabited village in Barsoi Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 225003, the Census 2011 record lists 4,754 people in 898 households and the reported area is 125 hectares. The local references include Maheshpur Gram Panchayat, Barsoi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 52 km.

In short:

Bans Kota is a village in Barsoi Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 225003 and 4,754 people in 898 households.

Village Code225003
Population4,754
Households898
Area125 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar

Detailed village profile

Bans Kota at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 4,754 people, 125 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for Bans Kota, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Katihar
Block Barsoi
CD Block Barsoi
Gram Panchayat MAHESHPUR
  • Bans Kota falls under Barsoi Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 225003.
  • The record lists 4,754 people living in 898 households.
  • The reported village area is 125 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Katihar.
  • 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
Bans Kota
Census Village Code
225003
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Katihar
District Census Code
212
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Barsoi
Sub-district Census Code
01147
CD Block
Barsoi
Gram Panchayat
Maheshpur
Households
898
Population
4,754
Male Population
2,367
Female Population
2,387
Sex Ratio
1,008.45
Area
125 hectares
Area
1.25 sq km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Nearest Town Distance
52 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
855102
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 3,803.2 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.29 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 67.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bans Kota in the official administrative record. Census village code 225003, Maheshpur Gram Panchayat and Barsoi CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
212
Sub-district Census Code
01147
Village Census Code
225003
CD Block Code
0135
Gram Panchayat Code
0017
CD Block Name
Barsoi
Gram Panchayat Name
Maheshpur

Location and Distance

Katihar is the nearest town listed for Bans Kota, about 52 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 52 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Barsoi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
4 km
District Headquarter
Katihar
Distance from District Headquarter
52 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
52 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Katihar
Distance within State/UT
52 km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Town
52 km
Total Geographical Area
125 hectares
Area
1.25 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 4,754 people in 898 households, with 2,367 male residents and 2,387 female residents. The average household size is 5.29, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Bans Kota. Population density works out to about 3,803.2 people per sq km.

Total Households
898
Total Population
4,754
Male Population
2,367
Female Population
2,387
Sex Ratio
1,008.45
Average Household Size
5.29
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bans Kota 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

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bans Kota include hand pump 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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bans Kota 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
Auto / Modified Auto Service
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 Bans Kota 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bans Kota show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 74 hectares and irrigated land is 50 hectares (67.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.83
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
30.17 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
6 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
74.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
24 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
50.0
Canals Area In Hectares
40 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.

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 Bans Kota

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
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
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 2 67%
CRM 1 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Indian Bank 2 67%
State Bank of India 1 33%

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
Indian Bank ATM 855102 Katihar Barsoi Abadpur Barsoi Katihar Parmanik Tola, Abadhpur, Katihar, Bihar, 855102
State Bank of India CRM 855102 Katihar Barsoi Sultanpur Sultanpur Near Thana Chowk, Katihar, Bihar, 855102
Indian Bank ATM 855102 Katihar Barsoi Bans Kota Barsoi, Katihar Bans Kota, Sultanpur, Katihar, Bihar, 855102

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 Bans Kota village located?

Bans Kota is in Barsoi Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Bans Kota village in?

Bans Kota village is in Katihar district.

Which state is Bans Kota village in?

Bans Kota village is in Bihar.

Which block is Bans Kota under?

Bans Kota comes under Barsoi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bans Kota?

The Census village code of Bans Kota is 225003.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bans Kota under?

Bans Kota is listed under MAHESHPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Barsoi.

What is the population of Bans Kota village?

The village record lists 4,754 people and 898 households for Bans Kota.

How many households are in Bans Kota village?

The village record lists 898 households for Bans Kota.

What is the male and female population of Bans Kota?

The record lists 2,367 male residents and 2,387 female residents for Bans Kota.

What is the sex ratio of Bans Kota village?

The sex ratio of Bans Kota is 1,008.45 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bans Kota village?

The reported geographical area of Bans Kota is 125 hectares.

What is the population density of Bans Kota village?

The approximate population density of Bans Kota is 3,803.2 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bans Kota?

The nearest town listed for Bans Kota is Katihar, about 52 km away.

How far is Bans Kota from the district headquarters?

Bans Kota is about 52 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bans Kota from the sub-district headquarters?

Bans Kota is about 4 km from Barsoi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bans Kota?

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

What crops or land-use details are reported for Bans Kota?

For Bans Kota, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 74 hectares and irrigated land is 50 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bans Kota?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bans Kota. 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.