Bakhonala is an inhabited village in Pothia Block of Kishanganj district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 222599, the Census 2011 record lists 731 people in 137 households and the reported area is 176.94 hectares. The local references include Sarogora Gram Panchayat, Pothia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Thakurganj at about 20 km.
In short:
Bakhonala is a village in Pothia Block, Kishanganj district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 222599 and 731 people in 137 households.
Village Code222599
Population731
Households137
Area176.94 hectares
Nearest TownThakurganj
Detailed village profile
Bakhonala at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 731 people, 176.94 hectares of reported area and Thakurganj as the nearest town reference for Bakhonala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Bakhonala falls under Pothia Block in Kishanganj district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 222599.
The record lists 731 people living in 137 households.
The reported village area is 176.94 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Thakurganj.
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
Bakhonala
Census Village Code
222599
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Kishanganj
District Census Code
210
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Pothia
Sub-district Census Code
01124
CD Block
Pothia
Gram Panchayat
Sarogora
Households
137
Population
731
Male Population
399
Female Population
332
Sex Ratio
832.08
Area
176.94 hectares
Area
1.77 sq km
Nearest Town
Thakurganj
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
855117
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 Density413.13 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.34 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share63.9%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Bakhonala in the official administrative record. Census village code 222599, Sarogora Gram Panchayat and Pothia CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
210
Sub-district Census Code
01124
Village Census Code
222599
CD Block Code
0112
Gram Panchayat Code
0004
CD Block Name
Pothia
Gram Panchayat Name
Sarogora
Location and Distance
Thakurganj is the nearest town listed for Bakhonala, about 20 km away. Kishanganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 55 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Pothia
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Kishanganj
Distance from District Headquarter
55 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Thakurganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Thakurganj
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Thakurganj
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
176.94 hectares
Area
1.77 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 731 people in 137 households, with 399 male residents and 332 female residents. The average household size is 5.34, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Bakhonala. Population density works out to about 413.13 people per sq km.
Total Households
137
Total Population
731
Male Population
399
Female Population
332
Sex Ratio
832.08
Average Household Size
5.34
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Bakhonala list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bakhonala include hand pump 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
28.6 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Bakhonala 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
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
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 Bakhonala include self-help groups, 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.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Bakhonala is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 8 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Bakhonala show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 44.79 hectares and irrigated land is 28.6 hectares (63.9% 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
71.11
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
12.15 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.23 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
46.66 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
44.79
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
16.19 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
28.6
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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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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Bank of Baroda
1
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Bank of Baroda
ATM
855117
Kishanganj
Pothia
Ratanpur
Ratanpur, P. O. Panasihat, Via Taiyabpur, Kishanganj, Bihar, 855117
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 Bakhonala village located?
Bakhonala is in Pothia Block of Kishanganj district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Bakhonala village in?
Bakhonala village is in Kishanganj district.
Which state is Bakhonala village in?
Bakhonala village is in Bihar.
Which block is Bakhonala under?
Bakhonala comes under Pothia Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Bakhonala?
The Census village code of Bakhonala is 222599.
Which Gram Panchayat is Bakhonala under?
Bakhonala is listed under SAROGORA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pothia.
What is the population of Bakhonala village?
The village record lists 731 people and 137 households for Bakhonala.
How many households are in Bakhonala village?
The village record lists 137 households for Bakhonala.
What is the male and female population of Bakhonala?
The record lists 399 male residents and 332 female residents for Bakhonala.
What is the sex ratio of Bakhonala village?
The sex ratio of Bakhonala is 832.08 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Bakhonala village?
The reported geographical area of Bakhonala is 176.94 hectares.
What is the population density of Bakhonala village?
The approximate population density of Bakhonala is 413.13 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Bakhonala?
The nearest town listed for Bakhonala is Thakurganj, about 20 km away.
How far is Bakhonala from the district headquarters?
Bakhonala is about 55 km from Kishanganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Bakhonala from the sub-district headquarters?
Bakhonala is about 10 km from Pothia, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Bakhonala?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Bakhonala.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Bakhonala?
For Bakhonala, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 44.79 hectares and irrigated land is 28.6 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bakhonala?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bakhonala. 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.