Indian Village Directory

Barab Kahunia Village

Barab Kahunia is an inhabited village in Pothia Block of Kishanganj district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 222593, the Census 2011 record lists 2,635 people in 484 households and the reported area is 461.06 hectares. The local references include Budhara Gram Panchayat, Pothia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Thakurganj at about 20 km.

In short:

Barab Kahunia is a village in Pothia Block, Kishanganj district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 222593 and 2,635 people in 484 households.

Village Code222593
Population2,635
Households484
Area461.06 hectares
Nearest TownThakurganj

Detailed village profile

Barab Kahunia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,635 people, 461.06 hectares of reported area and Thakurganj as the nearest town reference for Barab Kahunia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Kishanganj
Block Pothia
CD Block Pothia
Gram Panchayat BUDHARA
  • Barab Kahunia falls under Pothia Block in Kishanganj district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 222593.
  • The record lists 2,635 people living in 484 households.
  • The reported village area is 461.06 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
Barab Kahunia
Census Village Code
222593
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
Budhara
Households
484
Population
2,635
Male Population
1,344
Female Population
1,291
Sex Ratio
960.57
Area
461.06 hectares
Area
4.61 sq km
Nearest Town
Thakurganj
Nearest Town Distance
20 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 571.51 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.44 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 1.18% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 29.26% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 37% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Barab Kahunia in the official administrative record. Census village code 222593, Budhara Gram Panchayat and Pothia CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
210
Sub-district Census Code
01124
Village Census Code
222593
CD Block Code
0112
Gram Panchayat Code
0022
CD Block Name
Pothia
Gram Panchayat Name
Budhara

Location and Distance

Thakurganj is the nearest town listed for Barab Kahunia, about 20 km away. Kishanganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 37 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Pothia
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Kishanganj
Distance from District Headquarter
37 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
461.06 hectares
Area
4.61 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,635 people in 484 households, with 1,344 male residents and 1,291 female residents. The average household size is 5.44, and SC share is 1.18% and ST share is 29.26% for Barab Kahunia. Population density works out to about 571.51 people per sq km.

Total Households
484
Total Population
2,635
Male Population
1,344
Female Population
1,291
Sex Ratio
960.57
Average Household Size
5.44
SC Population
31
SC Male Population
14
SC Female Population
17
SC Population Share
1.18
ST Population
771
ST Male Population
391
ST Female Population
380
ST Population Share
29.26
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Barab Kahunia list 1 government primary school. 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
1
Private Vocational Training School ITI
Available
Private Vocational Training School ITI Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Barab Kahunia. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Barab Kahunia include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
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
62.11 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Barab Kahunia include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
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 Barab Kahunia 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.

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

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Barab Kahunia is reported as 7 hours per day in summer and 11 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
7 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Barab Kahunia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 168.06 hectares and irrigated land is 62.11 hectares (37% 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
283.4
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
9.6 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
168.06
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
105.95 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
62.11

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 Barab Kahunia

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
4
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
4

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 4 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of Baroda 3 75%
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
Bank of Baroda ATM 855107 Kishanganj Pothia Raipur Via Kishanganj, Raipur 855105, Kishanganj, Bihar, 855107
State Bank of India ATM 855101 Kishanganj Pothia Dhantola Dighal Bank, Teh.araria Dhantola, P. O. Dighal Bank, Teh.araria, Kishanganj, Bihar, 855101
Bank of Baroda ATM 855108 Kishanganj Pothia Birpur Birpur, P. O. Dallu Hat Teh.kishanganj, 855117, Kishanganj, Bihar, 855108
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 Barab Kahunia village located?

Barab Kahunia is in Pothia Block of Kishanganj district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Barab Kahunia village in?

Barab Kahunia village is in Kishanganj district.

Which state is Barab Kahunia village in?

Barab Kahunia village is in Bihar.

Which block is Barab Kahunia under?

Barab Kahunia comes under Pothia Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Barab Kahunia?

The Census village code of Barab Kahunia is 222593.

Which Gram Panchayat is Barab Kahunia under?

Barab Kahunia is listed under BUDHARA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pothia.

What is the population of Barab Kahunia village?

The village record lists 2,635 people and 484 households for Barab Kahunia.

How many households are in Barab Kahunia village?

The village record lists 484 households for Barab Kahunia.

What is the male and female population of Barab Kahunia?

The record lists 1,344 male residents and 1,291 female residents for Barab Kahunia.

What is the sex ratio of Barab Kahunia village?

The sex ratio of Barab Kahunia is 960.57 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Barab Kahunia village?

The reported geographical area of Barab Kahunia is 461.06 hectares.

What is the population density of Barab Kahunia village?

The approximate population density of Barab Kahunia is 571.51 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Barab Kahunia?

The nearest town listed for Barab Kahunia is Thakurganj, about 20 km away.

How far is Barab Kahunia from the district headquarters?

Barab Kahunia is about 37 km from Kishanganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Barab Kahunia from the sub-district headquarters?

Barab Kahunia is about 6 km from Pothia, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Barab Kahunia?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Barab Kahunia.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Barab Kahunia?

For Barab Kahunia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 168.06 hectares and irrigated land is 62.11 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Barab Kahunia?

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Barab Kahunia. These records include 2 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.