Indian Village Directory

Dak Pokhar Village

Dak Pokhar is an inhabited village in Terhagachh Block of Kishanganj district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 222290, the Census 2011 record lists 2,743 people in 634 households and the reported area is 354 hectares. The local references include Dak Pokhar Gram Panchayat, Terhagachh CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bahadurganj at about 18 km.

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Quick answer: Dak Pokhar is a village in Terhagachh Block, Kishanganj district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 222290 and 2,743 people in 634 households.
Village Code222290
Population2,743
Households634
Area354 hectares
Nearest TownBahadurganj

Key Village Facts

Village
Dak Pokhar
Census Village Code
222290
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Kishanganj
District Census Code
210
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Terhagachh
Sub-district Census Code
01121
CD Block
Terhagachh
Gram Panchayat
Dak Pokhar
Households
634
Population
2,743
Male Population
1,418
Female Population
1,325
Sex Ratio
934.41
Area
354 hectares
Area
3.54 sq km
Nearest Town
Bahadurganj
Nearest Town Distance
18 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Dak Pokhar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,743 people, 354 hectares of reported area and Bahadurganj as the nearest town reference for Dak Pokhar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictKishanganj
CD BlockTerhagachh
Gram PanchayatDAK POKHAR
  • Dak Pokhar falls under Terhagachh Block in Kishanganj district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 222290.
  • The record lists 2,743 people living in 634 households.
  • The reported village area is 354 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bahadurganj.
  • 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 Density774.86 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.33 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share6.64%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share1.06%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share31.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dak Pokhar in the official administrative record. Census village code 222290, Dak Pokhar Gram Panchayat and Terhagachh CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
210
Sub-district Census Code
01121
Village Census Code
222290
CD Block Code
0109
Gram Panchayat Code
0009
CD Block Name
Terhagachh
Gram Panchayat Name
Dak Pokhar

Location and Distance

Bahadurganj is the nearest town listed for Dak Pokhar, about 18 km away. Kishanganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 38 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Terhagachh
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
20 km
District Headquarter
Kishanganj
Distance from District Headquarter
38 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bahadurganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bahadurganj
Distance within State/UT
18 km
Nearest Town
Bahadurganj
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
354 hectares
Area
3.54 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,743 people in 634 households, with 1,418 male residents and 1,325 female residents. The average household size is 4.33, and SC share is 6.64% and ST share is 1.06% for Dak Pokhar. Population density works out to about 774.86 people per sq km.

Total Households
634
Total Population
2,743
Male Population
1,418
Female Population
1,325
Sex Ratio
934.41
Average Household Size
4.33
SC Population
182
SC Male Population
85
SC Female Population
97
SC Population Share
6.64
ST Population
29
ST Male Population
12
ST Female Population
17
ST Population Share
1.06
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dak Pokhar list 2 government primary schools and 1 private secondary 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
2
Private Secondary School
Available
Private Secondary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dak Pokhar include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
75 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Dak Pokhar include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Dak Pokhar include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Dak Pokhar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Jute, net sown area is 305 hectares and irrigated land is 95 hectares (31.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Jute
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
20.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
305.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
210 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
95.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
20 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Dak 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.

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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
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 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
Punjab National Bank 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
Punjab National Bank ATM 855101 Kishanganj Terhagachh Dahibhat Dahibhat, P. O. Terhagach, Teh.araria, Main Road, Kishanganj, Bihar, 855101

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 Dak Pokhar village located?

Dak Pokhar is in Terhagachh Block of Kishanganj district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Dak Pokhar village in?

Dak Pokhar village is in Kishanganj district.

Which state is Dak Pokhar village in?

Dak Pokhar village is in Bihar.

Which block is Dak Pokhar under?

Dak Pokhar comes under Terhagachh Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dak Pokhar?

The Census village code of Dak Pokhar is 222290.

Which Gram Panchayat is Dak Pokhar under?

Dak Pokhar is listed under DAK POKHAR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Terhagachh.

What is the population of Dak Pokhar village?

The village record lists 2,743 people and 634 households for Dak Pokhar.

How many households are in Dak Pokhar village?

The village record lists 634 households for Dak Pokhar.

What is the male and female population of Dak Pokhar?

The record lists 1,418 male residents and 1,325 female residents for Dak Pokhar.

What is the sex ratio of Dak Pokhar village?

The sex ratio of Dak Pokhar is 934.41 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dak Pokhar village?

The reported geographical area of Dak Pokhar is 354 hectares.

What is the population density of Dak Pokhar village?

The approximate population density of Dak Pokhar is 774.86 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dak Pokhar?

The nearest town listed for Dak Pokhar is Bahadurganj, about 18 km away.

How far is Dak Pokhar from the district headquarters?

Dak Pokhar is about 38 km from Kishanganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dak Pokhar from the sub-district headquarters?

Dak Pokhar is about 20 km from Terhagachh, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dak Pokhar?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 private secondary school for Dak Pokhar.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Dak Pokhar?

For Dak Pokhar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Jute, net sown area is 305 hectares and irrigated land is 95 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Dak Pokhar?

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