Barapokhar is an inhabited village in Pothia Block of Kishanganj district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 222521, the Census 2011 record lists 1,593 people in 308 households and the reported area is 146.43 hectares. The local references include Fala Gram Panchayat, Pothia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Thakurganj at about 14 km.
In short:
Barapokhar is a village in Pothia Block, Kishanganj district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 222521 and 1,593 people in 308 households.
Village Code222521
Population1,593
Households308
Area146.43 hectares
Nearest TownThakurganj
Detailed village profile
Barapokhar at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,593 people, 146.43 hectares of reported area and Thakurganj as the nearest town reference for Barapokhar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Barapokhar falls under Pothia Block in Kishanganj district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 222521.
The record lists 1,593 people living in 308 households.
The reported village area is 146.43 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
Barapokhar
Census Village Code
222521
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
Fala
Households
308
Population
1,593
Male Population
870
Female Population
723
Sex Ratio
831.03
Area
146.43 hectares
Area
1.46 sq km
Nearest Town
Thakurganj
Nearest Town Distance
14 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 Density1,087.89 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.17 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share6.65%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share5.78%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share48.3%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Barapokhar in the official administrative record. Census village code 222521, Fala Gram Panchayat and Pothia CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
210
Sub-district Census Code
01124
Village Census Code
222521
CD Block Code
0112
Gram Panchayat Code
0013
CD Block Name
Pothia
Gram Panchayat Name
Fala
Location and Distance
Thakurganj is the nearest town listed for Barapokhar, about 14 km away. Kishanganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 42 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Pothia
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Kishanganj
Distance from District Headquarter
42 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Thakurganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
14 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Thakurganj
Distance within State/UT
14 km
Nearest Town
Thakurganj
Distance from Nearest Town
14 km
Total Geographical Area
146.43 hectares
Area
1.46 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,593 people in 308 households, with 870 male residents and 723 female residents. The average household size is 5.17, and SC share is 6.65% and ST share is 5.78% for Barapokhar. Population density works out to about 1,087.89 people per sq km.
Total Households
308
Total Population
1,593
Male Population
870
Female Population
723
Sex Ratio
831.03
Average Household Size
5.17
SC Population
106
SC Male Population
61
SC Female Population
45
SC Population Share
6.65
ST Population
92
ST Male Population
48
ST Female Population
44
ST Population Share
5.78
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Barapokhar list 1 government primary 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
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Barapokhar 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
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.7 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
20 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Barapokhar include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
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 Barapokhar 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
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Barapokhar 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 Barapokhar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 43.89 hectares and irrigated land is 21.21 hectares (48.3% 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
51.13
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
14.21 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
4.98 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
16.23 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4.17 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
10.12 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
43.89
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
22.68 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
21.21
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
1.21 hectares
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
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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
4
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
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 Barapokhar village located?
Barapokhar is in Pothia Block of Kishanganj district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Barapokhar village in?
Barapokhar village is in Kishanganj district.
Which state is Barapokhar village in?
Barapokhar village is in Bihar.
Which block is Barapokhar under?
Barapokhar comes under Pothia Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Barapokhar?
The Census village code of Barapokhar is 222521.
Which Gram Panchayat is Barapokhar under?
Barapokhar is listed under FALA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pothia.
What is the population of Barapokhar village?
The village record lists 1,593 people and 308 households for Barapokhar.
How many households are in Barapokhar village?
The village record lists 308 households for Barapokhar.
What is the male and female population of Barapokhar?
The record lists 870 male residents and 723 female residents for Barapokhar.
What is the sex ratio of Barapokhar village?
The sex ratio of Barapokhar is 831.03 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Barapokhar village?
The reported geographical area of Barapokhar is 146.43 hectares.
What is the population density of Barapokhar village?
The approximate population density of Barapokhar is 1,087.89 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Barapokhar?
The nearest town listed for Barapokhar is Thakurganj, about 14 km away.
How far is Barapokhar from the district headquarters?
Barapokhar is about 42 km from Kishanganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Barapokhar from the sub-district headquarters?
Barapokhar is about 18 km from Pothia, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Barapokhar?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Barapokhar.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Barapokhar?
For Barapokhar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 43.89 hectares and irrigated land is 21.21 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Barapokhar?
The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Barapokhar. 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.