Indian Village Directory

Kishanganj District Village Directory

The Kishanganj district village directory covers 771 Census 2011 village records across 7 blocks in Bihar. These records help you compare Census village codes, population, households, village area, local facilities, nearest-town details and administrative paths before opening an individual village profile. Across the available records, Kishanganj district has 732 inhabited villages, 39 uninhabited village entries, 1,529,277 people and 306,497 households, with 186,887 hectares of recorded village area. For quick comparison, Kochadhamin has the most village records; Jirangachh is the largest listed village by population; Churli has the largest recorded area. The facility summary adds local context: primary school is reported for 732 villages, mobile coverage is reported for 345 villages, all-weather road is reported for 608 villages. The figures are prepared from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records; postal context covers 92 offices and 8 PINs; banking context uses Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ATM, CDM and CRM access records.

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Quick answer: Kishanganj district has 771 Census 2011 village records in this directory, grouped under 7 blocks in Bihar.
Local Admin Units7
Villages771
Population1,529,277
Households306,497
Area (ha)186,887.25

Blocks in Kishanganj

The block-wise table compares 7 blocks in Kishanganj district using Census 2011 village records. Kochadhamin has 150 villages, about 19% of the district list. Thakurganj covers the largest recorded village area.

Block-wise Village List
BlockCensus CodeVillagesVillage ShareInhabited %PopulationPopulation ShareAvg Pop / VillageHouseholdsArea (ha)Area SharePop / sq kmLargest Village
Bahadurganj 01125 105 14% 98% 216,589 14% 2,063 45,091 24,571.06 13% 881.5 Bhaurdah
Dighalbank 01122 81 11% 99% 208,356 14% 2,572 42,381 25,526 14% 816.3 Lachhmipur
Kishanganj 01127 72 9.3% 94% 135,352 8.9% 1,88 26,558 15,087 8.1% 897.1 Singhia
Kochadhamin 01126 150 19% 95% 292,124 19% 1,947 57,037 28,701.76 15% 1,017.8 Santha
Pothia 01124 149 19% 95% 262,494 17% 1,762 52,702 35,458.05 19% 740.3 Sitalpur
Terhagachh 01121 81 11% 96% 141,039 9.2% 1,741 28,581 19,348 10% 729 Matiari
Thakurganj 01123 133 17% 89% 273,323 18% 2,055 54,147 38,195.38 20% 715.6 Jirangachh

Blocks with the most village records

Kochadhamin, Pothia and Thakurganj are the blocks with the most village records in Kishanganj district. Kochadhamin ranks first with 150 villages, 292,124 people and 1,017.8 people per sq km. Use this ranking to start local village search, Census code lookup and block comparison.

Top Local Admin Units by Village Count
RankBlockVillagesVillage SharePopulationPopulation ShareArea (ha)Area Share
1 Kochadhamin 150 19% 292,124 19% 28,701.76 15%
2 Pothia 149 19% 262,494 17% 35,458.05 19%
3 Thakurganj 133 17% 273,323 18% 38,195.38 20%
4 Bahadurganj 105 14% 216,589 14% 24,571.06 13%
5 Dighalbank 81 11% 208,356 14% 25,526 14%
6 Terhagachh 81 11% 141,039 9.2% 19,348 10%
7 Kishanganj 72 9.3% 135,352 8.9% 15,087 8.1%

Largest Villages by Population

Jirangachh is the highest-population village listed for Kishanganj district, with 14,241 people and 2,786 households. That is 0.9% of the district's listed village population. The average household size is 5.1. The nearest town is Thakurganj; 12.0 km away.

Largest Villages by Population
RankVillagePopulationDistrict Pop ShareHouseholdsAvg Household SizeArea (ha)Pop / sq kmNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Jirangachh 14,241 0.9% 2,786 5.1 1,704.77 835.4 Thakurganj 12.0
2 Bhatgaon 12,757 0.8% 2,644 4.8 1,463.06 871.9 Thakurganj 15.0
3 Churli 12,284 0.8% 2,474 5 1,798.94 682.8 Thakurganj 3.0
4 Sitalpur 12,110 0.8% 2,500 4.8 1,514.04 799.8 Kishanganj 40.0
5 Lachhmipur 11,416 0.7% 2,160 5.3 1,004 1,137.1 Bahadurganj 24.0
6 Tulshia 10,501 0.7% 2,311 4.5 1,219 861.4 Bahadurganj 10.0
7 Santha 10,271 0.7% 1,997 5.1 751.01 1,367.6 Kishanganj 33.0
8 Bhaurdah 10,122 0.7% 2,073 4.9 1,069 946.9 Bahadurganj 3.0
9 Singhia 10,064 0.7% 2,058 4.9 911 1,104.7 Kishanganj 11.0
10 Nazagachh 9,825 0.6% 1,892 5.2 904.57 1,086.2 Thakurganj 14.0

Largest Villages by Area

Churli has the largest recorded village area in Kishanganj district at 1,798.94 hectares. It represents 1% of the district's listed village area. Its listed population density is 682.8 people per sq km. Use area figures for broad comparison only; land and revenue checks should use official records.

Largest Villages by Area
RankVillageArea (ha)District Area SharePopulationPop / sq kmHouseholdsHouseholds / haNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Churli 1,798.94 1% 12,284 682.8 2,474 1.38 Thakurganj 3.0
2 Jirangachh 1,704.77 0.9% 14,241 835.4 2,786 1.63 Thakurganj 12.0
3 Burhnai 1,597 0.9% 9,302 582.5 1,792 1.12 Thakurganj 10.0
4 Sitalpur 1,514.04 0.8% 12,110 799.8 2,500 1.65 Kishanganj 40.0
5 Dhanola 1,468 0.8% 8,108 552.3 1,632 1.11 Bahadurganj 23.0
6 Bhatgaon 1,463.06 0.8% 12,757 871.9 2,644 1.81 Thakurganj 15.0
7 Halamala 1,365 0.7% 6,139 449.7 1,277 0.94 Kishanganj 16.0
8 Patharia 1,299.59 0.7% 5,954 458.1 1,212 0.93 Thakurganj 6.0
9 Kudurbaghi 1,278 0.7% 4,668 365.3 981 0.77 Thakurganj 18.0
10 Matiari 1,261 0.7% 8,947 709.5 1,627 1.29 Bahadurganj 14.0

Post Offices and PIN Codes in Kishanganj District

Kishanganj has 92 post office records across 8 PIN codes in the available postal dataset. Use this summary for address reference, PIN-code grouping and nearby post-office checks.

The postal summary adds India Post address-reference context for Kishanganj district without turning the page into a full postal dump. It covers 92 offices across 8 PIN codes, including 92 delivery offices and 85 branch offices. PIN 855101 has the highest listed post-office count here with 25 offices. Selected rows are shown for quick reading; verify complete address and delivery details with India Post.

Please verify important address details with India Post before using PIN or post office information for postal, legal, banking or official work.

Post Offices / 100 Villages11.9
PIN Codes / 100 Villages1
Delivery Office %100%
Branch Office %92%
Coordinate Coverage %100%
Post Offices
92
Unique PIN Codes
8
Delivery Offices
92
Sub Offices
7
Branch Offices
85

Top PIN Codes by Post Office Count

Top PIN codes by post office count
PIN CodePost Offices
855101 25
855107 21
855117 12
855116 12
855108 10
855115 10
855106 1
854333 1

Office Type Summary

Post office type summary
Office TypePost Offices
Sub Office 7
Branch Office 85

Selected Post Offices and PIN Codes

Selected post offices and PIN codes
Office NamePINTypeDeliveryDivisionRegion
Bahadurganj So Kishanganj 855101 Post Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Galgalia So 855106 Post Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Kishanganj Bazar So 855108 Post Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Kishanganj So 855107 Post Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Sontha So 855115 Post Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Taiyabpur So 855117 Post Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Thakurganj So 855116 Post Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Altahat Bo 855107 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Angarhat Bo 855115 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Asja Bo 855107 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Bagalbari Bo 855107 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Baigna Bo 855101 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Bairia Bo 855101 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Bangama Bo 855101 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Bbbharatpur Bo 855108 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Belwa Bo 855107 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Bhawaniganj Bo 855116 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Bhittabari Bo 855101 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Bholmara Bo 855108 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Bhoradah 855101 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Bibiganj Bo 855101 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Bishanpur Bo 855101 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Chakla Ghat Bo 855107 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Chanamana Bo 855117 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Chattar Gachhi Bo 855117 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Churli Bo 855116 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Daluahat Bo 855117 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Dhangarha Bo 855101 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Dhanpatganj Bo 855115 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Dhantola Bo 855101 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Dhusmalhat Bo 855107 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Dighalbank Bo 855101 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Dogharia Bo 855115 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Fatehpur Bo 855101 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Gamharia Bo 854333 Branch Office Delivery Purnea Division East Region Bhagalpur
Gangi Bo 855107 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Gmbathna Bo 855107 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Gunjanmari Bo 855116 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Haldikhora Bo 855115 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Hulhuli Bo 855116 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Jhala Bo 855101 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Jia Pokhar Bo 855108 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Jirangachhi Bo 855116 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Kanhaiyabari Hat Bo 855107 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Kashibari Hat Bo 855107 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Kharudah Bo 855107 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Khatia Pichhia Bo 855117 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Khodaganj Bo 855108 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Kochadhaman Bo 855115 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur
Korhobari Bo 855101 Branch Office Delivery Divisional Office Katihar East Region Bhagalpur

Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services in Kishanganj District

Kishanganj district has 75 bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The records cover 16 banks and 7 PIN codes. The list includes 62 ATMs, 12 CRMs and 1 electronic kiosk. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 35 entries (47%). PIN code 855107 has the highest listed banking access count, with 47 records (63%). The density is 9.7 records per 100 village records. Use this section to understand local banking access patterns, then confirm current service status 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 Villages9.7
ATM Share83%
CDM Share0%
CRM Share16%
Records / Bank4.7
ATM/CDM/CRM Records
75
ATMs
62
CRMs
12
Electronic Kiosks
1
Banks
16
PINs
7

Device Type Summary

ATM, CDM and CRM device type summary
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 62 83%
CRM 12 16%
Electronic Kiosk 1 1.3%

Top Banks in This Area

Top banks by ATM/CDM/CRM record count
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 35 47%
Bank of Baroda 12 16%
Axis Bank Limited 4 5.3%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 4 5.3%
Canara Bank 3 4%

Top PIN Codes by Banking Access Records

Top PIN codes by bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
PIN CodeRecordsShare
855107 47 63%
855108 12 16%
855101 9 12%
855116 3 4%
855115 2 2.7%
590009 1 1.3%
855117 1 1.3%

Block-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary

Block-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary
BlockRecordsATMsCRMsCDMsBanksPINs
Bahadurganj 6 6 0 0 4 2
Dighalbank 2 2 0 0 1 2
Kishanganj 51 38 12 0 14 5
Kochadhamin 4 4 0 0 4 2
Pothia 4 4 0 0 2 4
Terhagachh 1 1 0 0 1 1
Thakurganj 7 7 0 0 2 3

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

The selected rows show bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records for Kishanganj district from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, including banks such as Bandhan Bank Limited, Axis Bank Limited and State Bank of India. The visible sample includes PIN codes such as 855101, 855107 and 855108. Verify the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bandhan Bank Limited ATM 855101 Kishanganj Bahadurganj Bahadurganj (Np) Faizi Complex, Main Road Harinagar Chowk Faizi Complex, Main Road Harinagar Chowk Faizi Complex, Main Road Harinagar Ch…
Axis Bank Limited CRM 855107 Kishanganj Kishanganj Kishanganj (Nagar Parishad) Caltex Chowk, Nh 31 Kishanganj, Kishanganj, Bihar, 855107
State Bank of India ATM 855107 Kishanganj Dighalbank Dighal Bank Near Cbi Bank Dighal Bank Near Cbi Bank, Kishanganj, Bihar, 855107
Bank of Baroda ATM 855101 Kishanganj Bahadurganj Bhaurdah Bhaurdah Bagicha Bhaurdah, Kishanganj, Bihar, 855101
Central Bank of India ATM 855101 Kishanganj Bahadurganj Mahadeo Dighi Kishanganj Mahadeodighi, P. O. Bishanpur, Teh.kishanganj, 855101, Kishanganj, Bihar, 855101
Axis Bank Limited ATM 855108 Kishanganj Kishanganj Kishanganj (Nagar Parishad) Bihar 855107. Mukesh Sah Khata No - 20, Khesra No - 2264 Subhaspally Chowk, Kishanganj -, Kishanganj, Bihar, 855108
Bank of Baroda ATM 855101 Kishanganj Bahadurganj Samesar Sameshwar 855101, Kishanganj, Bihar, 855101
State Bank of India ATM 855101 Kishanganj Bahadurganj Bahadurganj (Np) At - Bangaon Gowabari, Po- Lohagara, Ps- Bahadurganj, D at - Bangaon Gowabari, Po- Lohagara, Ps- Bahadurganj, D, Kishan…

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

Kishanganj district's village records list 1,529,277 people in 306,497 households. The average household size is 5. The listed village population density is 818.3 people per sq km.

Average Population / Village1,983
Average Household Size5
Inhabited Village %95%
Population Density / sq km818.3
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population1,529,277

Administrative Coverage

Administrative coverage connects Kishanganj district villages with local governance names used in Census 2011 records. The page reports 7 CD blocks, 130 Gram Panchayats and 3 nearest-town names. Common nearest-town references include Bahadurganj, Kishanganj and Thakurganj.

CD Blocks Reported7
Gram Panchayats Reported130
Nearest Town Names Reported3

CD blocks reported: Bahadurganj, Dighalbank, Kishanganj, Kochadhamin, Pothia, Terhagachh, Thakurganj.

Gram Panchayats reported: Altabari, Athgachhia, Bagalbari, Baigna, Balia, Bandarjhula, Bangama, Barchaundi, Barijan Pothimari, Belwa, Besharbathi, Bhagal and more.

Village Facility Coverage

Village facility coverage uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields for Kishanganj district. The strongest reported signals are primary school in 732 villages (95% of district records), mobile coverage in 345 villages (45% of district records), all-weather road in 608 villages (79% of district records). Lower-count fields include Mobile Coverage and PDS Shop, so users should verify current services locally. Treat these figures as historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.

Facility Coverage Summary

Facility Coverage Summary
FacilityVillages with FacilityReported VillagesGap Count% of All Villages
Primary School 732 732 94.94
Mobile Coverage 345 732 44.75
All-Weather Road 608 732 78.86
PDS Shop 370 732 47.99
Domestic Power Supply 477 732 61.87
Median Nearest Town Distance20 km
Villages within 5 km58
Villages over 25 km178

Nearest Town Distance Bands

Nearest Town Distance Bands
Distance BandVillagesShare
Within 5 Km 58 7.9%
5-10 Km 100 14%
10-25 Km 396 54%
Over 25 Km 178 24%

Location and Distance Highlights

Location and distance highlights show how Kishanganj villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 732 villages, with an average of 19.55 km and a median of 20 km. 58 villages are within 5 km of a listed town, while 178 are over 25 km away. Use these figures for orientation, not for survey, emergency travel or legal decisions.

Distance Summary
Distance TypeReported VillagesAverage kmMaximum kmVillagePlace / HQ
Nearest Town Distance 732 19.55 68 Jhunki Musahara Bahadurganj

About the Available Data

This data coverage section explains what is available for Kishanganj district. Across the visible sections, the page summarises 26 data fields and 19,383 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 Available by Section
Data SectionFieldsReported ValuesAvailable / Positive Values
Census Codes and Administrative Details 6 4,626 3,084
Location and Distance 3 2,235 1,496
Population and Social Groups 3 2,274 2,195
Education Facilities 8 5,856 1,468
Connectivity, Roads and Transport 2 1,464 953
Financial, Market and Public Services 1 732 370
Power Supply 3 2,196 1,420

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
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Banking Context
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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

How many villages are listed for Kishanganj district?

Kishanganj district has 771 Census 2011 village records in this directory. They are grouped across 7 blocks in Bihar.

Which block has the most village records in Kishanganj district?

Kochadhamin has the most village records in Kishanganj district, with 150 entries. This is 19% of the district list, with 292,124 people where population is reported.

Which village has the highest population in Kishanganj district?

Jirangachh is the highest-population village shown for Kishanganj district, with 14,241 people and 2,786 households. It accounts for 0.9% of the listed district village population.

Which village has the largest recorded area in Kishanganj district?

Churli has the largest recorded village area in this directory for Kishanganj district, at 1,798.94 hectares. It represents 1% of the district's listed village area.

What population details are available for Kishanganj district villages?

The population summary includes 1,529,277 people, 306,497 households, male and female population, sex ratio, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe figures where reported. For this page, average household size is 5 and population density is 818.3 people per sq km.

What village facilities are reported for Kishanganj district?

The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-coverage signals include primary school in 732 villages (95% of district records), mobile coverage in 345 villages (45% of district records), all-weather road in 608 villages (79% of district records). These are historical records, not live service guarantees.

Does this page show postal and PIN details for Kishanganj district?

Yes. The postal summary includes 92 offices and 8 PINs for Kishanganj district. That is about 11.9 offices per 100 village records. Verify important address details with India Post.

What does the bank ATM, CDM and CRM data mean for Kishanganj district?

The banking section shows bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. Kishanganj district has 75 banking service records, about 9.7 records per 100 village records. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 35 entries. Current service details should be verified with the bank.

Which PIN code has the most bank ATM, CDM and CRM records in Kishanganj district?

PIN code 855107 has the most listed bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records in Kishanganj district, with 47 records in the available RBI-sourced data. Verify current service details with the bank before visiting.

How do I find a Census village code in Kishanganj district?

Start from the block-wise table, open the local page, then choose the village. Village profiles show the Census village code where it is listed in the Census 2011 record.

How can I verify land records for villages in Kishanganj district?

Use the official land-record portal for Bihar, or the district and revenue office links where available. Most portals ask for district, block, village and a record number such as khata, khatiyan, plot, khasra or owner name depending on the state. Vill is for village directory context, not land ownership proof.

Is the Kishanganj district village data live or historical?

The village details are mainly based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some administrative names, facilities, PINs or services may have changed after 2011, so verify important details with official sources.

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.