Indian Village Directory

Kalidas Village

Kalidas is an inhabited village in Pothia Block of Kishanganj district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 222541, the Census 2011 record lists 3,097 people in 616 households and the reported area is 519 hectares. The local references include Gorukhal Gram Panchayat, Pothia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Thakurganj at about 40 km.

In short:

Kalidas is a village in Pothia Block, Kishanganj district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 222541 and 3,097 people in 616 households.

Village Code222541
Population3,097
Households616
Area519 hectares
Nearest TownThakurganj

Detailed village profile

Kalidas at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,097 people, 519 hectares of reported area and Thakurganj as the nearest town reference for Kalidas, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Kishanganj
Block Pothia
CD Block Pothia
Gram Panchayat GORUKHAL
  • Kalidas falls under Pothia Block in Kishanganj district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 222541.
  • The record lists 3,097 people living in 616 households.
  • The reported village area is 519 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
Kalidas
Census Village Code
222541
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
Gorukhal
Households
616
Population
3,097
Male Population
1,578
Female Population
1,519
Sex Ratio
962.61
Area
519 hectares
Area
5.19 sq km
Nearest Town
Thakurganj
Nearest Town Distance
40 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 Density 596.72 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.03 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0.74% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 16.6% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 74.4% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kalidas in the official administrative record. Census village code 222541, Gorukhal Gram Panchayat and Pothia CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
210
Sub-district Census Code
01124
Village Census Code
222541
CD Block Code
0112
Gram Panchayat Code
0012
CD Block Name
Pothia
Gram Panchayat Name
Gorukhal

Location and Distance

Thakurganj is the nearest town listed for Kalidas, about 40 km away. Kishanganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 34 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Pothia
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
1 km
District Headquarter
Kishanganj
Distance from District Headquarter
34 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Thakurganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
40 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Thakurganj
Distance within State/UT
40 km
Nearest Town
Thakurganj
Distance from Nearest Town
40 km
Total Geographical Area
519 hectares
Area
5.19 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,097 people in 616 households, with 1,578 male residents and 1,519 female residents. The average household size is 5.03, and SC share is 0.74% and ST share is 16.6% for Kalidas. Population density works out to about 596.72 people per sq km.

Total Households
616
Total Population
3,097
Male Population
1,578
Female Population
1,519
Sex Ratio
962.61
Average Household Size
5.03
SC Population
23
SC Male Population
10
SC Female Population
13
SC Population Share
0.74
ST Population
514
ST Male Population
259
ST Female Population
255
ST Population Share
16.6
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kalidas 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

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kalidas 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
150.49 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kalidas 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
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
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 Kalidas include 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.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kalidas 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

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kalidas show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 202.25 hectares and irrigated land is 150.49 hectares (74.4% 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
193.14
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
8.99 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
25.43 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
89.19 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
202.25
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
51.76 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
150.49

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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kalidas

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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
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 Kalidas village located?

Kalidas is in Pothia Block of Kishanganj district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Kalidas village in?

Kalidas village is in Kishanganj district.

Which state is Kalidas village in?

Kalidas village is in Bihar.

Which block is Kalidas under?

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

What is the Census village code of Kalidas?

The Census village code of Kalidas is 222541.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kalidas under?

Kalidas is listed under GORUKHAL Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pothia.

What is the population of Kalidas village?

The village record lists 3,097 people and 616 households for Kalidas.

How many households are in Kalidas village?

The village record lists 616 households for Kalidas.

What is the male and female population of Kalidas?

The record lists 1,578 male residents and 1,519 female residents for Kalidas.

What is the sex ratio of Kalidas village?

The sex ratio of Kalidas is 962.61 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kalidas village?

The reported geographical area of Kalidas is 519 hectares.

What is the population density of Kalidas village?

The approximate population density of Kalidas is 596.72 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kalidas?

The nearest town listed for Kalidas is Thakurganj, about 40 km away.

How far is Kalidas from the district headquarters?

Kalidas is about 34 km from Kishanganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kalidas from the sub-district headquarters?

Kalidas is about 1 km from Pothia, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kalidas?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Kalidas.

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

For Kalidas, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 202.25 hectares and irrigated land is 150.49 hectares.

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

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