Bhatkhunda is an inhabited village in Pothia Block of Kishanganj district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 222573, the Census 2011 record lists 554 people in 115 households and the reported area is 94.11 hectares. The local references include Tipijhari Gram Panchayat, Pothia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Thakurganj at about 20 km.
In short:
Bhatkhunda is a village in Pothia Block, Kishanganj district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 222573 and 554 people in 115 households.
Village Code222573
Population554
Households115
Area94.11 hectares
Nearest TownThakurganj
Detailed village profile
Bhatkhunda at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 554 people, 94.11 hectares of reported area and Thakurganj as the nearest town reference for Bhatkhunda, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Bhatkhunda falls under Pothia Block in Kishanganj district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 222573.
The record lists 554 people living in 115 households.
The reported village area is 94.11 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, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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
Bhatkhunda
Census Village Code
222573
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
Tipijhari
Households
115
Population
554
Male Population
296
Female Population
258
Sex Ratio
871.62
Area
94.11 hectares
Area
0.94 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 Density588.67 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.82 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share33.75%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share18.9%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Bhatkhunda in the official administrative record. Census village code 222573, Tipijhari Gram Panchayat and Pothia CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
210
Sub-district Census Code
01124
Village Census Code
222573
CD Block Code
0112
Gram Panchayat Code
0003
CD Block Name
Pothia
Gram Panchayat Name
Tipijhari
Location and Distance
Thakurganj is the nearest town listed for Bhatkhunda, about 20 km away. Kishanganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 36 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Pothia
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Kishanganj
Distance from District Headquarter
36 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
94.11 hectares
Area
0.94 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 554 people in 115 households, with 296 male residents and 258 female residents. The average household size is 4.82, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 33.75% for Bhatkhunda. Population density works out to about 588.67 people per sq km.
Total Households
115
Total Population
554
Male Population
296
Female Population
258
Sex Ratio
871.62
Average Household Size
4.82
ST Population
187
ST Male Population
107
ST Female Population
80
ST Population Share
33.75
Village Status
Inhabited
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bhatkhunda 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
17.04 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Bhatkhunda include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Post Office
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 Bhatkhunda include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. 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
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Bhatkhunda is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 6 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
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Bhatkhunda show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 90.05 hectares and irrigated land is 17.04 hectares (18.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2.4 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.66 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
90.05
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
73.01 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
17.04
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
5–10 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 Bhatkhunda village located?
Bhatkhunda is in Pothia Block of Kishanganj district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Bhatkhunda village in?
Bhatkhunda village is in Kishanganj district.
Which state is Bhatkhunda village in?
Bhatkhunda village is in Bihar.
Which block is Bhatkhunda under?
Bhatkhunda comes under Pothia Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Bhatkhunda?
The Census village code of Bhatkhunda is 222573.
Which Gram Panchayat is Bhatkhunda under?
Bhatkhunda is listed under TIPIJHARI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pothia.
What is the population of Bhatkhunda village?
The village record lists 554 people and 115 households for Bhatkhunda.
How many households are in Bhatkhunda village?
The village record lists 115 households for Bhatkhunda.
What is the male and female population of Bhatkhunda?
The record lists 296 male residents and 258 female residents for Bhatkhunda.
What is the sex ratio of Bhatkhunda village?
The sex ratio of Bhatkhunda is 871.62 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Bhatkhunda village?
The reported geographical area of Bhatkhunda is 94.11 hectares.
What is the population density of Bhatkhunda village?
The approximate population density of Bhatkhunda is 588.67 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Bhatkhunda?
The nearest town listed for Bhatkhunda is Thakurganj, about 20 km away.
How far is Bhatkhunda from the district headquarters?
Bhatkhunda is about 36 km from Kishanganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Bhatkhunda from the sub-district headquarters?
Bhatkhunda is about 8 km from Pothia, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Bhatkhunda?
For Bhatkhunda, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 90.05 hectares and irrigated land is 17.04 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bhatkhunda?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bhatkhunda. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Bhatkhunda.
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.