Indian Village Directory

Palsa Village

Palsa is an inhabited village in Dighalbank Block of Kishanganj district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 222301, the Census 2011 record lists 2,278 people in 468 households and the reported area is 318 hectares. The local references include Singhimari Gram Panchayat, Dighalbank CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bahadurganj at about 40 km.

In short:

Palsa is a village in Dighalbank Block, Kishanganj district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 222301 and 2,278 people in 468 households.

Village Code222301
Population2,278
Households468
Area318 hectares
Nearest TownBahadurganj

Detailed village profile

Palsa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,278 people, 318 hectares of reported area and Bahadurganj as the nearest town reference for Palsa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Kishanganj
Block Dighalbank
CD Block Dighalbank
Gram Panchayat SINGHIMARI
  • Palsa falls under Dighalbank Block in Kishanganj district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 222301.
  • The record lists 2,278 people living in 468 households.
  • The reported village area is 318 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bahadurganj.
  • 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
Palsa
Census Village Code
222301
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Kishanganj
District Census Code
210
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dighalbank
Sub-district Census Code
01122
CD Block
Dighalbank
Gram Panchayat
Singhimari
Households
468
Population
2,278
Male Population
1,181
Female Population
1,097
Sex Ratio
928.87
Area
318 hectares
Area
3.18 sq km
Nearest Town
Bahadurganj
Nearest Town Distance
40 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 716.35 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.87 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 1.05% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 20.28% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 35.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Palsa in the official administrative record. Census village code 222301, Singhimari Gram Panchayat and Dighalbank CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
210
Sub-district Census Code
01122
Village Census Code
222301
CD Block Code
0110
Gram Panchayat Code
0014
CD Block Name
Dighalbank
Gram Panchayat Name
Singhimari

Location and Distance

Bahadurganj is the nearest town listed for Palsa, about 40 km away. Kishanganj 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
Dighalbank
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Kishanganj
Distance from District Headquarter
52 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bahadurganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
40 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bahadurganj
Distance within State/UT
40 km
Nearest Town
Bahadurganj
Distance from Nearest Town
40 km
Total Geographical Area
318 hectares
Area
3.18 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,278 people in 468 households, with 1,181 male residents and 1,097 female residents. The average household size is 4.87, and SC share is 1.05% and ST share is 20.28% for Palsa. Population density works out to about 716.35 people per sq km.

Total Households
468
Total Population
2,278
Male Population
1,181
Female Population
1,097
Sex Ratio
928.87
Average Household Size
4.87
SC Population
24
SC Male Population
12
SC Female Population
12
SC Population Share
1.05
ST Population
462
ST Male Population
235
ST Female Population
227
ST Population Share
20.28
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Palsa list 2 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
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Palsa include hand pump water and river or canal 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 in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
72 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Palsa include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Palsa include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Palsa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 203 hectares and irrigated land is 72 hectares (35.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
60.0
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
55 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
203.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
131 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
72.0

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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Palsa

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
1
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 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 100%

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
State Bank of India ATM 855101 Kishanganj Dighalbank Dighal Bank Tappu Bazar at Sahu Market Tappu Bazar, Kishanganj, Bihar, 855101
State Bank of India ATM 855107 Kishanganj Dighalbank Dighal Bank Near Cbi Bank Dighal Bank Near Cbi Bank, Kishanganj, Bihar, 855107

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 Palsa village located?

Palsa is in Dighalbank Block of Kishanganj district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Palsa village in?

Palsa village is in Kishanganj district.

Which state is Palsa village in?

Palsa village is in Bihar.

Which block is Palsa under?

Palsa comes under Dighalbank Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Palsa?

The Census village code of Palsa is 222301.

Which Gram Panchayat is Palsa under?

Palsa is listed under SINGHIMARI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dighalbank.

What is the population of Palsa village?

The village record lists 2,278 people and 468 households for Palsa.

How many households are in Palsa village?

The village record lists 468 households for Palsa.

What is the male and female population of Palsa?

The record lists 1,181 male residents and 1,097 female residents for Palsa.

What is the sex ratio of Palsa village?

The sex ratio of Palsa is 928.87 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Palsa village?

The reported geographical area of Palsa is 318 hectares.

What is the population density of Palsa village?

The approximate population density of Palsa is 716.35 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Palsa?

The nearest town listed for Palsa is Bahadurganj, about 40 km away.

How far is Palsa from the district headquarters?

Palsa is about 52 km from Kishanganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Palsa from the sub-district headquarters?

Palsa is about 15 km from Dighalbank, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Palsa?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Palsa.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Palsa?

For Palsa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 203 hectares and irrigated land is 72 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Palsa. These records include 1 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.