Belgachhi village, Amdabad block | Pincode 854112

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Belgachhi is a village in Amdabad mandal, Katihar district, Bihar state, with a population of 2,968 spread across 563 households. The literacy rate is 39.5% with postal code 854112.

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LGD code: 225762
Pincode: 854112
Post office: Amdabad
Population: 2,968
Households: 563
Literacy rate: 39.5%
Sex ratio: 886 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 958
Distance to district centre: 75 km
Distance to mandal centre: 19 km
Distance to Patna: 258 km
Distance to Kolkata: 328 km
Nearest railway station: Pranpur Road · <1 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government hospital Kumaripur · 10 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Belgachhi compares

By population, Belgachhi ranks #15 of 52 villages in Amdabad mandal.

Literacy rate

39.5%

+4.0% vs mandal average

Belgachhi: 39.5%
Amdabad mandal: 35.5%
Katihar district: 41.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

886

−42 vs mandal average

Belgachhi: 886
Amdabad mandal: 928

Household size

people per home

5.3

+0.1 vs mandal average

Belgachhi: 5.3
Amdabad mandal: 5.2

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Belgachhi at a glance

Belgachhi is a village of 2,968 people in 563 households (Census 2011) in Amdabad block, Katihar district, Bihar, the 15th-largest of 52 villages in Amdabad block. Literacy is 40%, 4 points above the block average of 36% and the sex ratio is 886 women per 1,000 men. It lies 75 km from the Katihar district centre, 18 km from Talashur, the nearest town, under 1 km from Pranpur Road railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 854112, served by Amdabad post office; the LGD village code is 225762. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government hospital Kumaripur, 10 km away. The village votes in Pranpur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Nisha Singh. The population is estimated at 3,499 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Belgachhi · this village	2,968	40%	—
Belgachhi · Dagarua	5,936	28%	0 km N
Belgachhi · Raniganj	2,846	28%	0 km N
Belgachhi · Amour	2,253	45%	0 km N
Belgachhi · Pranpur	1,006	45%	0 km N
Baijnathpur · Narkatia	913	70%	0.5 km SE
Baijnathpur · Gora Bauram	963	46%	0.5 km SE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Belgachhi

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 3
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: KATIHAR
Distance to nearest town (km): 38
Distance to district HQ (km): 38
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): LAKHANPUR
Total area (ha): 609.1
Irrigated area (ha): 80.2
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Belgachhi

LGD code: 225762
Pincode: 854112
Post office: Amdabad
Population (Census 2011): 2,968
Population (projected 2026): 3,499
Households: 563
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 886
Literacy rate: 39.5%
Coordinates: 25.46481°N, 87.70978°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Katihar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Pranpur
Member of Parliament: Tariq Anwar
Member of Legislative Assembly: Nisha Singh
Block / Mandal: Amdabad
Nearest railway station: Sonaili (15.4 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Katihar district level

Then & Now

Belgachhi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,968

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,499

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

563

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

664

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 2,968Census 2011
Households: 563Census 2011
Literacy rate: 39.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 886 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,4992026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 6642026 projection
Active job cards: 3,20,356MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,71,004MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 888NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 49.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 92.0%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 44.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 82.6%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 68.4%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Katihar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Katihar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Katihar district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Notable places near Belgachhi · Amdabad mandal area

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Getting there

How to reach Belgachhi

Mandal centre

Amdabad · ≈ 19 km

≈ 40 min by car · 47 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Katihar · ≈ 75 km

≈ 2 h 34 min by car · 3 h 2 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,680 people

Talashur · ≈ 18 km

≈ 37 min by car · 44 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Patna258 kmcapital
Kolkata328 km
Delhi1097 km
Hyderabad1310 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationPranpur Road<1 km
Bus stopKumaripur10 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment hospital Kumaripur10 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India16 km
Petrol pumpIndian Petrol Pump18 km
CollegeD S College15 km
Police stationNaka No 2(Police Station)16 km

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September 2026

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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts

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American woman who moved to Bihar village says US life isn't always easy: ‘Everything is expensive’ | Trending

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Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts

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Ganesh Chaturthi

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Hartalika Teej

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Rishi Panchami

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Vishwakarma Puja

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News from Katihar & Bihar

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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts
Vajiram & Ravi3h ago
American woman who moved to Bihar village says US life isn't always easy: ‘Everything is expensive’ | Trending
Hindustan Times9h ago
Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts
Inshorts11h ago
Shivraj Singh Chouhan to undertake extensive flood assessment in Bihar
DD News19h ago
Giant crocodile wanders into Bihar village, forest team captures it in tense rescue
India Today20h ago
Floods submerge schools in Bihar village, teacher turns boat into classroom
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What is the pincode of Belgachhi?

The pincode of Belgachhi, Amdabad block, Katihar district, Bihar is 854112. The post office is Amdabad.

Which post office delivers to Belgachhi?

Mail for Belgachhi is delivered through Amdabad post office, pincode 854112, in Amdabad block, Katihar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Belgachhi located?

Belgachhi is a village in Amdabad block of Katihar district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Belgachhi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Belgachhi village has a population of 2,968 across 563 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Belgachhi in?

Belgachhi falls under the Katihar Lok Sabha constituency (PC #11) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Belgachhi in?

Belgachhi falls under the Pranpur assembly constituency (AC #66) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Belgachhi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Belgachhi village is 39.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Belgachhi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Belgachhi village is 886 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Belgachhi?

The nearest railway station to Belgachhi is Sonaili (~15.4 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Belgachhi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Belgachhi, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Belgachhi from Katihar district centre?

Belgachhi is approximately 75 km (straight-line) from the centre of Katihar district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Belgachhi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Belgachhi village is 225762.

Which is the nearest town to Belgachhi?

Talashur (population 10,680, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 18 km from Belgachhi in a straight line.

How big is Belgachhi compared to other villages in Amdabad block?

Belgachhi ranks 15 of 52 villages in Amdabad block by Census 2011 population (2,968 residents).

How far is Belgachhi from Patna?

Belgachhi is about 258 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 336 km.

How far is Belgachhi from Kolkata?

Belgachhi is about 328 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 427 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Belgachhi?

Pranpur Road is the nearest railway station to Belgachhi, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Belgachhi?

Kumaripur is the nearest bus stop to Belgachhi, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Belgachhi?

Government hospital Kumaripur is the nearest hospital or health centre to Belgachhi, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Belgachhi?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Belgachhi, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 21 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Belgachhi?

Indian Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Belgachhi, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Who is the MLA of Belgachhi?

Belgachhi falls under Pranpur assembly constituency (AC 66). The sitting MLA is Nisha Singh (BJP).

Who is the MP for Belgachhi?

Belgachhi is in Katihar Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Tariq Anwar (INC).

What is the population of Belgachhi in 2026?

Belgachhi is estimated at 3,499 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,968 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Belgachhi in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Belgachhi in Katihar district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)