Indian Village Directory

Keso Jara Village

Keso Jara is an inhabited village in Pothia Block of Kishanganj district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 222624, the Census 2011 record lists 1,542 people in 280 households and the reported area is 299.32 hectares. The local references include Raipur Gram Panchayat, Pothia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kishanganj at about 20 km.

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Quick answer: Keso Jara is a village in Pothia Block, Kishanganj district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 222624 and 1,542 people in 280 households.
Village Code222624
Population1,542
Households280
Area299.32 hectares
Nearest TownKishanganj

Key Village Facts

Village
Keso Jara
Census Village Code
222624
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
Raipur
Households
280
Population
1,542
Male Population
767
Female Population
775
Sex Ratio
1,010.43
Area
299.32 hectares
Area
2.99 sq km
Nearest Town
Kishanganj
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Keso Jara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,542 people, 299.32 hectares of reported area and Kishanganj as the nearest town reference for Keso Jara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictKishanganj
BlockPothia
CD BlockPothia
Gram PanchayatRAIPUR
  • Keso Jara falls under Pothia Block in Kishanganj district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 222624.
  • The record lists 1,542 people living in 280 households.
  • The reported village area is 299.32 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Kishanganj.
  • 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density515.17 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.51 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share26.91%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share3.24%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share55.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Keso Jara in the official administrative record. Census village code 222624, Raipur Gram Panchayat and Pothia CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
210
Sub-district Census Code
01124
Village Census Code
222624
CD Block Code
0112
Gram Panchayat Code
0018
CD Block Name
Pothia
Gram Panchayat Name
Raipur

Location and Distance

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

Sub-district Headquarter
Pothia
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25 km
District Headquarter
Kishanganj
Distance from District Headquarter
20 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Kishanganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Kishanganj
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Kishanganj
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
299.32 hectares
Area
2.99 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,542 people in 280 households, with 767 male residents and 775 female residents. The average household size is 5.51, and SC share is 26.91% and ST share is 3.24% for Keso Jara. Population density works out to about 515.17 people per sq km.

Total Households
280
Total Population
1,542
Male Population
767
Female Population
775
Sex Ratio
1,010.43
Average Household Size
5.51
SC Population
415
SC Male Population
217
SC Female Population
198
SC Population Share
26.91
ST Population
50
ST Male Population
23
ST Female Population
27
ST Population Share
3.24
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Keso Jara 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

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Keso Jara include hand pump water and river or canal 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
River Canal
Available
River Canal 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
86.72 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Keso Jara 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
Private Courier Facility
Available
Private Bus Service
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 Keso Jara include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Keso Jara is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 10 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Keso Jara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 155.8 hectares and irrigated land is 86.72 hectares (55.7% 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
117.41
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
20.32 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3.52 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.27 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
155.8
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
69.08 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
86.72

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Keso Jara

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

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 Keso Jara village located?

Keso Jara is in Pothia Block of Kishanganj district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Keso Jara village in?

Keso Jara village is in Kishanganj district.

Which state is Keso Jara village in?

Keso Jara village is in Bihar.

Which block is Keso Jara under?

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

What is the Census village code of Keso Jara?

The Census village code of Keso Jara is 222624.

Which Gram Panchayat is Keso Jara under?

Keso Jara is listed under RAIPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pothia.

What is the population of Keso Jara village?

The village record lists 1,542 people and 280 households for Keso Jara.

How many households are in Keso Jara village?

The village record lists 280 households for Keso Jara.

What is the male and female population of Keso Jara?

The record lists 767 male residents and 775 female residents for Keso Jara.

What is the sex ratio of Keso Jara village?

The sex ratio of Keso Jara is 1,010.43 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Keso Jara village?

The reported geographical area of Keso Jara is 299.32 hectares.

What is the population density of Keso Jara village?

The approximate population density of Keso Jara is 515.17 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Keso Jara?

The nearest town listed for Keso Jara is Kishanganj, about 20 km away.

How far is Keso Jara from the district headquarters?

Keso Jara is about 20 km from Kishanganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Keso Jara from the sub-district headquarters?

Keso Jara is about 25 km from Pothia, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Keso Jara?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Keso Jara.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Keso Jara?

For Keso Jara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 155.8 hectares and irrigated land is 86.72 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Keso Jara?

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Keso Jara. 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.