Indian Village Directory

Pokharia Village

Pokharia is an inhabited village in Barsoi Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 224949, the Census 2011 record lists 332 people in 70 households and the reported area is 44.31 hectares. The local references include Lagua Gram Panchayat, Barsoi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 45 km.

In short:

Pokharia is a village in Barsoi Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 224949 and 332 people in 70 households.

Village Code224949
Population332
Households70
Area44.31 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar

Detailed village profile

Pokharia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 332 people, 44.31 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for Pokharia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Katihar
Block Barsoi
CD Block Barsoi
Gram Panchayat LAGUA
  • Pokharia falls under Barsoi Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 224949.
  • The record lists 332 people living in 70 households.
  • The reported village area is 44.31 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

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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
Pokharia
Census Village Code
224949
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
Lagua
Households
70
Population
332
Male Population
161
Female Population
171
Sex Ratio
1,062.11
Area
44.31 hectares
Area
0.44 sq km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Nearest Town Distance
45 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 749.27 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.74 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 66.1% 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 224949, Lagua Gram Panchayat and Barsoi CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
212
Sub-district Census Code
01147
Village Census Code
224949
CD Block Code
0135
Gram Panchayat Code
0022
CD Block Name
Barsoi
Gram Panchayat Name
Lagua

Location and Distance

Katihar is the nearest town listed for Pokharia, about 45 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Barsoi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Katihar
Distance from District Headquarter
45 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
45 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Katihar
Distance within State/UT
45 km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Town
45 km
Total Geographical Area
44.31 hectares
Area
0.44 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 332 people in 70 households, with 161 male residents and 171 female residents. The average household size is 4.74, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Pokharia. Population density works out to about 749.27 people per sq km.

Total Households
70
Total Population
332
Male Population
161
Female Population
171
Sex Ratio
1,062.11
Average Household Size
4.74
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Pokharia list 1 government primary school and 1 private 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
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree 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

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Pokharia include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Pokharia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 37.81 hectares and irrigated land is 25 hectares (66.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4.5 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
37.81
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
12.81 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
25.0
Canals Area In Hectares
25 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

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
2

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 3 75%
CRM 1 25%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Indian Bank 2 50%
Central Bank of India 1 25%
State Bank of India 1 25%

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
Central Bank of India ATM 854317 Katihar Barsoi Bhag Barsoi Barsoi Barsoi, Barsoi, Katihar, Bihar, 854317
State Bank of India CRM 855102 Katihar Barsoi Sultanpur Sultanpur Near Thana Chowk, Katihar, Bihar, 855102
Indian Bank ATM 855102 Katihar Barsoi Abadpur Barsoi Katihar Parmanik Tola, Abadhpur, 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 Pokharia village located?

Pokharia is in Barsoi Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Pokharia village in?

Pokharia village is in Katihar district.

Which state is Pokharia village in?

Pokharia village is in Bihar.

Which block is Pokharia under?

Pokharia comes under Barsoi 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 224949.

Which Gram Panchayat is Pokharia under?

Pokharia is listed under LAGUA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Barsoi.

What is the population of Pokharia village?

The village record lists 332 people and 70 households for Pokharia.

How many households are in Pokharia village?

The village record lists 70 households for Pokharia.

What is the male and female population of Pokharia?

The record lists 161 male residents and 171 female residents for Pokharia.

What is the sex ratio of Pokharia village?

The sex ratio of Pokharia is 1,062.11 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Pokharia village?

The reported geographical area of Pokharia is 44.31 hectares.

What is the population density of Pokharia village?

The approximate population density of Pokharia is 749.27 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 Katihar, about 45 km away.

How far is Pokharia from the district headquarters?

Pokharia is about 45 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Pokharia from the sub-district headquarters?

Pokharia is about 8 km from Barsoi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Pokharia?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 private 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 37.81 hectares and irrigated land is 25 hectares.

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

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Pokharia. These records include 3 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.