Indian Village Directory

Paharkatta Village

Paharkatta is an inhabited village in Pothia Block of Kishanganj district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 222648, the Census 2011 record lists 5,428 people in 1,067 households and the reported area is 552.13 hectares. The local references include Paharkatta Gram Panchayat, Pothia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kishanganj at about 30 km.

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Quick answer: Paharkatta is a village in Pothia Block, Kishanganj district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 222648 and 5,428 people in 1,067 households.
Village Code222648
Population5,428
Households1,067
Area552.13 hectares
Nearest TownKishanganj

Key Village Facts

Village
Paharkatta
Census Village Code
222648
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
Paharkatta
Households
1,067
Population
5,428
Male Population
2,776
Female Population
2,652
Sex Ratio
955.33
Area
552.13 hectares
Area
5.52 sq km
Nearest Town
Kishanganj
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
855117
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Paharkatta at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 5,428 people, 552.13 hectares of reported area and Kishanganj as the nearest town reference for Paharkatta, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictKishanganj
BlockPothia
CD BlockPothia
Gram PanchayatPAHARKATTA
  • Paharkatta falls under Pothia Block in Kishanganj district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 222648.
  • The record lists 5,428 people living in 1,067 households.
  • The reported village area is 552.13 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 Density983.1 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.09 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.7%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share43.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Paharkatta in the official administrative record. Census village code 222648, Paharkatta Gram Panchayat and Pothia CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
210
Sub-district Census Code
01124
Village Census Code
222648
CD Block Code
0112
Gram Panchayat Code
0019
CD Block Name
Pothia
Gram Panchayat Name
Paharkatta

Location and Distance

Kishanganj is the nearest town listed for Paharkatta, about 30 km away. Kishanganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Pothia
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
22 km
District Headquarter
Kishanganj
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Kishanganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Kishanganj
Distance within State/UT
30 km
Nearest Town
Kishanganj
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
552.13 hectares
Area
5.52 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 5,428 people in 1,067 households, with 2,776 male residents and 2,652 female residents. The average household size is 5.09, and SC share is 0.7% and ST share is 0% for Paharkatta. Population density works out to about 983.1 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,067
Total Population
5,428
Male Population
2,776
Female Population
2,652
Sex Ratio
955.33
Average Household Size
5.09
SC Population
38
SC Male Population
16
SC Female Population
22
SC Population Share
0.7
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Paharkatta list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Paharkatta 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

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Paharkatta 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
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
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 Paharkatta 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.

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 Paharkatta 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 Paharkatta show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 419.76 hectares and irrigated land is 183.04 hectares (43.6% 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
44.86
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
7.13 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1.54 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
12.85 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
29.27 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
36.72 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
419.76
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
236.72 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
183.04
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
183.04 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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Paharkatta

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.

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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
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 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 Paharkatta village located?

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

Which district is Paharkatta village in?

Paharkatta village is in Kishanganj district.

Which state is Paharkatta village in?

Paharkatta village is in Bihar.

Which block is Paharkatta under?

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

What is the Census village code of Paharkatta?

The Census village code of Paharkatta is 222648.

Which Gram Panchayat is Paharkatta under?

Paharkatta is listed under PAHARKATTA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pothia.

What is the population of Paharkatta village?

The village record lists 5,428 people and 1,067 households for Paharkatta.

How many households are in Paharkatta village?

The village record lists 1,067 households for Paharkatta.

What is the male and female population of Paharkatta?

The record lists 2,776 male residents and 2,652 female residents for Paharkatta.

What is the sex ratio of Paharkatta village?

The sex ratio of Paharkatta is 955.33 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Paharkatta village?

The reported geographical area of Paharkatta is 552.13 hectares.

What is the population density of Paharkatta village?

The approximate population density of Paharkatta is 983.1 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Paharkatta?

The nearest town listed for Paharkatta is Kishanganj, about 30 km away.

How far is Paharkatta from the district headquarters?

Paharkatta is about 30 km from Kishanganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Paharkatta from the sub-district headquarters?

Paharkatta is about 22 km from Pothia, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Paharkatta?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Paharkatta.

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

For Paharkatta, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 419.76 hectares and irrigated land is 183.04 hectares.

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

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