Where is Makhan Pokhar village located?
Makhan Pokhar is in Pothia Block of Kishanganj district in Bihar, India.
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Makhan Pokhar Village
Makhan Pokhar is an inhabited village in Pothia Block of Kishanganj district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 222533, the Census 2011 record lists 2,429 people in 480 households and the reported area is 420.47 hectares. The local references include Mirzapur Gram Panchayat, Pothia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Thakurganj at about 10 km.
Makhan Pokhar is a village in Pothia Block, Kishanganj district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 222533 and 2,429 people in 480 households.
Village Code222533
Population2,429
Households480
Area420.47 hectares
Nearest TownThakurganj
Detailed village profile
Makhan Pokhar at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,429 people, 420.47 hectares of reported area and Thakurganj as the nearest town reference for Makhan Pokhar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Makhan Pokhar falls under Pothia Block in Kishanganj district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 222533.
- The record lists 2,429 people living in 480 households.
- The reported village area is 420.47 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
- Makhan Pokhar
- Census Village Code
- 222533
- 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
- Mirzapur
- Households
- 480
- Population
- 2,429
- Male Population
- 1,239
- Female Population
- 1,190
- Sex Ratio
- 960.45
- Area
- 420.47 hectares
- Area
- 4.2 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Thakurganj
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 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
577.69 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.06 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
7.25%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
7.95%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
24.2%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Makhan Pokhar in the official administrative record. Census village code 222533, Mirzapur Gram Panchayat and Pothia CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 210
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01124
- Village Census Code
- 222533
- CD Block Code
- 0112
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0007
- CD Block Name
- Pothia
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Mirzapur
Location and Distance
Thakurganj is the nearest town listed for Makhan Pokhar, about 10 km away. Kishanganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Pothia
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 20 km
- District Headquarter
- Kishanganj
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 40 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Thakurganj
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Thakurganj
- Distance within State/UT
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Thakurganj
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 420.47 hectares
- Area
- 4.2 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,429 people in 480 households, with 1,239 male residents and 1,190 female residents. The average household size is 5.06, and SC share is 7.25% and ST share is 7.95% for Makhan Pokhar. Population density works out to about 577.69 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 480
- Total Population
- 2,429
- Male Population
- 1,239
- Female Population
- 1,190
- Sex Ratio
- 960.45
- Average Household Size
- 5.06
- SC Population
- 176
- SC Male Population
- 91
- SC Female Population
- 85
- SC Population Share
- 7.25
- ST Population
- 193
- ST Male Population
- 88
- ST Female Population
- 105
- ST Population Share
- 7.95
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Makhan Pokhar 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
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Makhan Pokhar. 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
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Makhan Pokhar 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
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 2.33 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 39.98 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Makhan Pokhar 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
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Makhan Pokhar 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 Makhan Pokhar is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 5 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
- 5 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Makhan Pokhar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 165.12 hectares and irrigated land is 39.98 hectares (24.2% 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
- 60.1
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 4 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 141.74 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 14.25 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 16.7 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 16.23 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 165.12
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 125.14 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 39.98
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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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Makhan Pokhar
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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 4 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched 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.
| 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
Which district is Makhan Pokhar village in?
Makhan Pokhar village is in Kishanganj district.
Which state is Makhan Pokhar village in?
Makhan Pokhar village is in Bihar.
Which block is Makhan Pokhar under?
Makhan Pokhar comes under Pothia Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Makhan Pokhar?
The Census village code of Makhan Pokhar is 222533.
Which Gram Panchayat is Makhan Pokhar under?
Makhan Pokhar is listed under MIRZAPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pothia.
What is the population of Makhan Pokhar village?
The village record lists 2,429 people and 480 households for Makhan Pokhar.
How many households are in Makhan Pokhar village?
The village record lists 480 households for Makhan Pokhar.
What is the male and female population of Makhan Pokhar?
The record lists 1,239 male residents and 1,190 female residents for Makhan Pokhar.
What is the sex ratio of Makhan Pokhar village?
The sex ratio of Makhan Pokhar is 960.45 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Makhan Pokhar village?
The reported geographical area of Makhan Pokhar is 420.47 hectares.
What is the population density of Makhan Pokhar village?
The approximate population density of Makhan Pokhar is 577.69 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Makhan Pokhar?
The nearest town listed for Makhan Pokhar is Thakurganj, about 10 km away.
How far is Makhan Pokhar from the district headquarters?
Makhan Pokhar is about 40 km from Kishanganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Makhan Pokhar from the sub-district headquarters?
Makhan Pokhar is about 20 km from Pothia, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Makhan Pokhar?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Makhan Pokhar.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Makhan Pokhar?
For Makhan Pokhar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 165.12 hectares and irrigated land is 39.98 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Makhan Pokhar?
The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Makhan Pokhar. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.