How many villages are in Manihari Block?
Manihari Block has 62 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 42 inhabited villages. They are part of Katihar district in Bihar.
Indian Village Directory
Manihari Block Village List
Manihari Block in Katihar district, Bihar has 62 Census 2011 village records, including 42 inhabited villages. The listed villages cover 164,778 people, 33,323 households and 23,881.9 hectares. Reported local context includes 15 Gram Panchayats, village facilities, land-use fields, nearest-town references and individual village profiles. Census datasets record this administrative level as a sub-district, while local usage may call it a tehsil, taluka, mandal, block or tahasil.
Villages62
Inhabited Villages42
Population164,778
Households33,323
Area (ha)23,881.9
CD Blocks1
Key Facts
- Location
- Manihari Block is in Katihar district, Bihar.
- Village Records
- 62 Census 2011 village records
- Inhabited Villages
- 42
- Listed Population
- 164,778
- Households
- 33,323
- Recorded Village Area
- 23,881.9 hectares
- Gram Panchayats
- 15
- Largest by Population
- Katakus (18,989 people)
- Largest by Area
- Baijnathpur (2,431.7 hectares)
Largest Villages by Population
Katakus is the highest-population village listed in Manihari Block, with 18,989 people and 3,834 households. It represents 12% of the listed block village population. Open the village profile to compare its Census code, facilities, area and nearest-town details.
| Rank | Village | Population | Local Pop Share | Households | Avg Household Size | Area (ha) | Pop / sq km | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Katakus | 18,989 | 12% | 3,834 | 5 | 2,071 | 916.9 | Manihari | 7.0 |
| 2 | Dilarpur | 15,972 | 9.7% | 3,296 | 4.8 | 703.70 | 2,269.7 | Manihari | 8.0 |
| 3 | Kumaripur | 14,850 | 9% | 2,986 | 5 | 1,637.40 | 906.9 | Manihari | 13.0 |
| 4 | Bauilia | 14,710 | 8.9% | 2,811 | 5.2 | 940 | 1,564.9 | Manihari | 5.0 |
| 5 | Fatehnagar | 8,787 | 5.3% | 1,615 | 5.4 | 1,125 | 781.1 | Manihari | 10.0 |
| 6 | Baghmara | 8,440 | 5.1% | 1,776 | 4.8 | 313.60 | 2,691.3 | Manihari | 4.0 |
| 7 | Nawabganj | 8,069 | 4.9% | 1,700 | 4.7 | 129.10 | 6,250.2 | Manihari | 3.0 |
| 8 | Manoharpur | 7,048 | 4.3% | 1,330 | 5.3 | 629 | 1,120.5 | Manihari | 12.0 |
| 9 | Mednipur | 4,870 | 3% | 1,097 | 4.4 | 145.30 | 3,351.7 | Manihari | 3.0 |
| 10 | Baghar | 4,854 | 2.9% | 1,002 | 4.8 | 657 | 738.8 | Manihari | 5.0 |
Largest Villages by Area
Baijnathpur has the largest recorded village area in Manihari Block, at 2,431.7 hectares. This is 10% of the listed local village area. Use area values for broad comparison only; land and revenue work should use official records.
| Rank | Village | Area (ha) | Local Area Share | Population | Pop / sq km | Households | Households / ha | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baijnathpur | 2,431.70 | 10% | 738 | 30.3 | 168 | 0.07 | Manihari | 8.0 |
| 2 | Katakus | 2,071 | 8.7% | 18,989 | 916.9 | 3,834 | 1.85 | Manihari | 7.0 |
| 3 | Kamalpur Ogaireh | 1,886 | 7.9% | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 4 | Kumaripur | 1,637.40 | 6.9% | 14,850 | 906.9 | 2,986 | 1.82 | Manihari | 13.0 |
| 5 | Fatehnagar | 1,125 | 4.7% | 8,787 | 781.1 | 1,615 | 1.44 | Manihari | 10.0 |
| 6 | Bauilia | 940 | 3.9% | 14,710 | 1,564.9 | 2,811 | 2.99 | Manihari | 5.0 |
| 7 | Maheshpur | 875 | 3.7% | 1,838 | 210.1 | 284 | 0.32 | Manihari | 8.0 |
| 8 | Dhuriahi | 774.80 | 3.2% | 2,683 | 346.3 | 640 | 0.83 | Manihari | 9.0 |
| 9 | Hanswar | 753.90 | 3.2% | 2,631 | 349 | 575 | 0.76 | Manihari | 4.0 |
| 10 | Dilarpur | 703.70 | 2.9% | 15,972 | 2,269.7 | 3,296 | 4.68 | Manihari | 8.0 |
Villages in Manihari Block
The A-Z table below helps you find the correct village inside Manihari Block. Each row brings together the village name, Census code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility signals where those details are listed.
A Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdullahpur | 225723 | 376 | 92 | 171.20 | Manihari | Baghmara | Manihari | — | Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
| Alinagar | 225687 | 595 | 113 | 87 | Manihari | South Katakus | Manihari | — | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
| Amirabad | 225688 | 0 | — | 158 | Manihari | South Katakus | — | — | — | — | — | — |
B Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagahar Milik | 225715 | 0 | — | 29.10 | Manihari | Baghar | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Baghar | 225693 | 4,854 | 1,002 | 657 | Manihari | Baghar | Manihari | — | Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
| Baghar Bil | 225695 | 1,013 | 184 | 314.40 | Manihari | Kebala | Manihari | — | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
| Baghmara | 225720 | 8,440 | 1,776 | 313.60 | Manihari | Baghmara | Manihari | — | Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
| Baghmara Milik | 225721 | 481 | 94 | 20.60 | Manihari | Baghmara | Manihari | — | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
| Bahadurpur | 225745 | 2,457 | 569 | 145.60 | Manihari | Nima | Manihari | — | Available | Not Available | Available | Not Available |
| Baijnathpur | 225740 | 738 | 168 | 2,431.70 | Manihari | Baghmara | Manihari | — | Not Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
| Bauilia | 225722 | 14,710 | 2,811 | 940 | Manihari | Bauilia | Manihari | — | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
| Bhogwanpur Ogairah | 225743 | 0 | — | 193 | Manihari | Baghar | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bishunpur | 225737 | 0 | — | 225 | Manihari | Dhuriahi | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Burhia Tikar | 225733 | 0 | — | 205.20 | Manihari | Dhuriahi | — | — | — | — | — | — |
D Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dhuriahi | 225729 | 2,683 | 640 | 774.80 | Manihari | Dhuriahi | Manihari | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Dilarpur | 225725 | 15,972 | 3,296 | 703.70 | Manihari | Dilarpur | Manihari | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
F Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatehnagar | 225712 | 8,787 | 1,615 | 1,125 | Manihari | Fatehnagar | Manihari | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
G Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ganges River Milik Bahmotar Kash Chak | 225742 | 0 | — | 0 | Manihari | Baghar | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Googachhi | 225686 | 1,807 | 400 | 506.70 | Manihari | North Katakus | Manihari | — | Available | Available | Not Available | Not Available |
H Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanswar | 225714 | 2,631 | 575 | 753.90 | Manihari | Kebala | Manihari | — | Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
| Harlajori | 225713 | 435 | 94 | 251 | Manihari | Nandanpur | Manihari | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
J Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jagbati | 225702 | 2,756 | 536 | 214.80 | Manihari | Manoharpur | Manihari | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Jot Talih | 225739 | 0 | — | 100 | Manihari | Dhuriahi | — | — | — | — | — | — |
K Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamalpur Ogaireh | 225738 | 0 | — | 1,886 | Manihari | Dhuriahi | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Katakus | 225690 | 18,989 | 3,834 | 2,071 | Manihari | South Katakus | Manihari | — | Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
| Kebala | 225689 | 0 | — | 46 | Manihari | South Katakus | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kebala | 225718 | 2,728 | 518 | 191.80 | Manihari | Kebala | Manihari | — | Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
| Kebala | 225724 | 0 | — | 32.80 | Manihari | Baghmara | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kishunpur | 225708 | 0 | — | 123.40 | Manihari | Nandanpur | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kismat Mirzadpur | 225701 | 412 | 72 | 5.30 | Manihari | Manoharpur | Manihari | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Kumaripur | 225699 | 14,850 | 2,986 | 1,637.40 | Manihari | Kumaripur | Manihari | — | Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
| Kutubpur | 225706 | 3,124 | 659 | 165.10 | Manihari | Nandanpur | Manihari | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
L Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakhpura | 225704 | 555 | 108 | 40 | Manihari | Nandanpur | Manihari | — | Not Available | Available | Available | Available |
M Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maheshpur | 225726 | 3,947 | 838 | 379.60 | Manihari | Manoharpur | Manihari | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Maheshpur | 225741 | 1,838 | 284 | 875 | Manihari | Baghmara | Manihari | — | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
| Mahespur | 225700 | 1,229 | 235 | 93.20 | Manihari | Manoharpur | Manihari | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Mahiarpur | 225734 | 0 | — | 253 | Manihari | Dhuriahi | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mahuar | 225698 | 3,359 | 677 | 475 | Manihari | Fatehnagar | Manihari | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Manoharpur | 225703 | 7,048 | 1,330 | 629 | Manihari | Manoharpur | Manihari | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Maskan Bhawanipur Milik | 225735 | 449 | 105 | 64 | Manihari | Dhuriahi | Manihari | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Mednipur | 225692 | 4,870 | 1,097 | 145.30 | Manihari | Baghar | Manihari | — | Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
| Mianpur | 225710 | 3,204 | 611 | 378 | Manihari | Nandanpur | Manihari | — | Available | Available | Available | Not Available |
| Mirganj | 225694 | 159 | 39 | 62.40 | Manihari | Baghar | Manihari | — | Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
| Mirzapur | 225691 | 0 | — | 376.80 | Manihari | Baghar | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mohanpur | 225716 | 0 | — | 27.10 | Manihari | Baghar | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mohanpur | 225736 | 0 | — | 147 | Manihari | Dhuriahi | — | — | — | — | — | — |
N Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nandanpur | 225731 | 0 | — | 114.90 | Manihari | Dhuriahi | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Naraenpur | 225707 | 3,472 | 686 | 145.70 | Manihari | Nandanpur | Manihari | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Nawabganj | 225719 | 8,069 | 1,700 | 129.10 | Manihari | Nawabganj | Manihari | — | Available | Available | Not Available | Available |
| Nima | 225685 | 4,226 | 898 | 485.60 | Manihari | Nima | Manihari | — | Available | Available | Available | Not Available |
P Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pagalbari | 225705 | 2,857 | 564 | 314 | Manihari | Nandanpur | Manihari | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
R Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raghunathpur | 225730 | 0 | — | 88.60 | Manihari | Dhuriahi | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ratanpur | 225727 | 4,598 | 924 | 329.40 | Manihari | Manoharpur | Manihari | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
S Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saidpur | 225744 | 0 | — | 64.30 | Manihari | South Katakus, Nima | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Samda | 225732 | 0 | — | 268.30 | Manihari | Dhuriahi | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Shahpur | 225728 | 1,676 | 327 | 608.30 | Manihari | Dhuriahi | Manihari | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Shikarganj | 225711 | 342 | 74 | 57 | Manihari | Fatehnagar | Manihari | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Simlapara | 225696 | 706 | 137 | 55.40 | Manihari | Nima | Manihari | — | Not Available | Not Available | Available | Not Available |
| Sosnabharjana | 225717 | 0 | — | 103.60 | Manihari | Baghar | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sowa | 225709 | 1,965 | 361 | 467.40 | Manihari | Nandanpur | Manihari | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
T Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teghra Gopalpur | 225697 | 858 | 165 | 37 | Manihari | Fatehnagar | Manihari | — | Available | Available | Available | Not Available |
| Teldanga | 225746 | 513 | 129 | 187.80 | Manihari | Kebala | Manihari | — | Available | Not Available | Available | Not Available |
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services in Manihari
Manihari Block has 2 bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The records cover 2 banks and 1 PIN codes. Central Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 1 entries (50%). PIN code 854113 has the highest listed count, with 2 records (100%). Verify current service details with the bank before visiting.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
Records / 100 Villages3.2
ATM Share50%
CDM Share0%
CRM Share50%
Records / Bank1
- ATM/CDM/CRM Records
- 2
- ATMs
- 1
- CRMs
- 1
- Banks
- 2
- PINs
- 1
Device Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 50% |
| CRM | 1 | 50% |
Top Banks in This Area
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central Bank of India | 1 | 50% |
| State Bank of India | 1 | 50% |
Top PIN Codes by Banking Access Records
| PIN Code | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 854113 | 2 | 100% |
PIN-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary
| PIN | Records | ATMs | CRMs | CDMs | Banks | PINs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 854113 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | — |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
The selected rows show real bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records for Manihari Block, including banks such as Central Bank of India and State Bank of India. The source dataset is Reserve Bank of India (RBI)-sourced bank service data, but the services belong to the listed banks.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 854113 | Katihar | Manihari | Manihari (Np) | Katihar Manihari, 854113, Katihar, Bihar, 854113 |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 854113 | Katihar | Manihari | Manihari (Np) | Manihari Manihari Manihari, Katihar, Bihar, 854113 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) details are based on Reserve Bank of India (RBI) banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code, district or sub-district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Population Summary
Manihari Block has 164,778 people in 33,323 households across 62 Census 2011 village records.
Average Population / Village2,658
Average Household Size4.9
Inhabited Village %68%
Population Density / sq km690
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population164,778
Administrative Coverage
Administrative coverage links Manihari villages with local names reported in Census 2011 records. The page includes 1 CD block and 15 Gram Panchayats. Reported Gram Panchayats include Baghar, Baghmara and Bauilia.
CD Blocks Reported1
Gram Panchayats Reported15
Nearest Town Names Reported1
CD blocks reported: Manihari.
Gram Panchayats reported: Baghar, Baghmara, Bauilia, Dhuriahi, Dilarpur, Fatehnagar, Kebala, Kumaripur, Manoharpur, Nandanpur, Nawabganj, Nima and more.
Village Facility Coverage
Village facility coverage for Manihari Block is based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields. Reported signals include primary school in 42 villages (68%), mobile coverage in 24 villages (39%), all-weather road in 35 villages (56%), domestic power supply in 35 villages (56%). These are historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.
Facility Coverage Summary
| Facility | Villages with Facility | Reported Villages | Gap Count | % of All Villages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary School | 42 | 42 | 20 | 67.74 |
| Mobile Coverage | 24 | 42 | 38 | 38.71 |
| All-Weather Road | 35 | 42 | 27 | 56.45 |
| PDS Shop | 23 | 42 | 39 | 37.10 |
| Domestic Power Supply | 35 | 42 | 27 | 56.45 |
Median Nearest Town Distance8 km
Villages within 5 km12
Villages over 25 km0
Nearest Town Distance Bands
| Distance Band | Villages | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Within 5 Km | 12 | 29% |
| 5-10 Km | 26 | 62% |
| 10-25 Km | 4 | 9.5% |
| Over 25 Km | 0 | 0% |
Location and Distance Highlights
Location and distance fields show how Manihari villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 42 villages, with an average of 7.6 km. The farthest listed nearest-town distance is 15.0 km for Shahpur. Use these figures for orientation only.
| Distance Type | Reported Villages | Average km | Maximum km | Village | Place / HQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Town Distance | 42 | 7.60 | 15 | Shahpur | Manihari |
About the Available Data
This data coverage section explains the fields available for Manihari Block. The page summarises 26 data fields and 1,272 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.
| Data Section | Fields | Reported Values | Available / Positive Values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Codes and Administrative Details | 6 | 372 | 248 |
| Location and Distance | 3 | 146 | 103 |
| Population and Social Groups | 3 | 166 | 126 |
| Education Facilities | 8 | 336 | 75 |
| Connectivity, Roads and Transport | 2 | 84 | 59 |
| Financial, Market and Public Services | 1 | 42 | 23 |
| Power Supply | 3 | 126 | 105 |
Official Reference Links
Use official portals to verify current government information, land records, revenue details or administrative updates.
Data Method and Verification
This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.
- Last Reviewed
- 30 May 2026
- Main Source
- Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
- Postal Context
- Use India Post for current address confirmation
- Banking Context
- Use the bank or RBI source record for current service status
Use Vill for village search, Census code lookup, population context and local comparison. For land ownership, revenue records, postal delivery, banking service, emergency travel or legal work, confirm the latest details through the official portal or local office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most populated village in Manihari Block?
Katakus is the most populated village listed for Manihari Block, with 18,989 people and 3,834 households.
Which village has the largest recorded area in Manihari Block?
Baijnathpur has the largest recorded village area in Manihari Block, at 2,431.7 hectares.
How many Gram Panchayats are reported for Manihari Block?
The administrative summary reports 15 Gram Panchayats for Manihari Block. Reported names include Baghar, Baghmara and Bauilia.
What village facilities are reported in Manihari Block?
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-count signals include primary school in 42 villages, all-weather road in 35 villages, domestic power supply in 35 villages. These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
What bank ATM, CDM and CRM records are available for Manihari Block?
Manihari Block has 2 bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records from RBI-sourced data. Central Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 1 entries. Verify current service details with the bank.
What can I find in the Manihari Block village table?
The table lists villages with Census village code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility details where available.
Is Manihari also a sub-district in Census data?
Yes. In Census data this administrative level is recorded as a sub-district, while local wording may use terms such as tehsil, taluka, taluk, mandal, block or tahasil depending on the state.