Bhatkhunda village, Pothia block | Pincode 855117

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

shaba praween

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LGD code: 222574
Pincode: 855117
Post office: Taiyabpur
Population: 93
Households: 25
Literacy rate: 15.1%
Sex ratio: 898 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 24

Census 2011 · in context

How Bhatkhunda compares

By population, Bhatkhunda ranks #139 of 149 villages in Pothia mandal.

Literacy rate

15.1%

−25.7% vs mandal average

Bhatkhunda: 15.1%
Pothia mandal: 40.8%
Kishanganj district: 44.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

898

−35 vs mandal average

Bhatkhunda: 898
Pothia mandal: 933

Household size

people per home

3.7

−1.3 vs mandal average

Bhatkhunda: 3.7
Pothia mandal: 5.0

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

Bhatkhunda at a glance

Bhatkhunda is a village of 93 people in 25 households (Census 2011) in Pothia block, Kishanganj district, Bihar, the 139th-largest of 149 villages in Pothia block. Literacy is 15%, 26 points below the block average of 41% and the sex ratio is 898 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 855117, served by Taiyabpur post office; the LGD village code is 222574. The sarpanch is shaba praween, and the village votes in Dhamdaha assembly constituency, represented by MLA Leshi Singh. The population is estimated at 110 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Bhatkhunda · this village	93	15%	—
Thipi Jhari · Pothia	3,394	43%	—
Gangnati · Pothia	3,377	41%	—
Molnapara · Pothia	2,399	40%	—
Banasi · Pothia	1,256	22%	—
Panasi · Pothia	1,069	42%	—
Bhatkhunda · Pothia	554	34%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Bhatkhunda

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 6
Power hours (winter): 6
Primary school: 0
Middle school: 0
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: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: THAKURGANJ
Distance to nearest town (km): 20
Distance to district HQ (km): 34
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 7
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): TIPIJHARI
Total area (ha): 107.25
Irrigated area (ha): 19.34
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Bhatkhunda

LGD code: 222574
Pincode: 855117
Post office: Taiyabpur
Population (Census 2011): 93
Population (projected 2026): 110
Households: 25
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 898
Literacy rate: 15.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dhamdaha
Member of Parliament: Pappu Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Leshi Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: shaba praween
Block / Mandal: Pothia
Nearest post office: Post Office Gangi Hat (67.0 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 Kishanganj district level

Then & Now

Bhatkhunda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.3%

Population · 2026

110

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+16.0%

Households · 2026

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: 93Census 2011
Households: 25Census 2011
Literacy rate: 15.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 898 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1102026 proj. · +18.3% vs 2011
Est. households: 292026 projection
Active job cards: 1,97,643MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,30,584MGNREGA · 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: 1,016NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 48.0%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 95.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 52.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 80.9%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 65.1%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 · Kishanganj district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kishanganj district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kishanganj 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.

Boundary & surroundings

Bhatkhunda on the mapभटखुंडा

Centred on Pothia mandal

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Notable places near Bhatkhunda · Kishanganj district area

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Hospital· 3
Post office· 1
School· 1
High school· 1
College· 1

Education

School
Ideal Middle School
📍 67.2 km awayOSM
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High school
N.A. High School
📍 67.2 km awayOSM
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College
+2 N.A. High School
↗ website📍 67.2 km awayOSM
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Healthcare

Hospital
Government Hospital Rupni
📍 54.6 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Goverment Hospital,Terhagachh
📍 65.9 km awayOSM
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Hospital
PHC Gangi
📍 67.3 km awayOSM
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Civic

Post office
Post Office Gangi Hat
🕒 Mo-Fr 10:00-16:00, Sa 10:00-12:00📍 67.0 km awayOSM
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Lead story

September 2026

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Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit

Reported by Mongabay India.

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Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme

Reported by ChiniMandi.

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Sep

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Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda

Reported by DD News.

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News from Kishanganj & Bihar

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Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit
Mongabay India12h ago
Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme
ChiniMandi18h ago
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
DD News18h ago
Bihar Floats Solar Dryer Plan, Seeks OEMs for Farm-Level Deployments
Saur Energy20h ago
Monsoon fury grips states as Bihar floods affect 50 lakh, landslide blocks Adi Kailash route
Bodhi Wireyesterday
"Inflation rampant, farmers devastated but focus is on lamp lighting": Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar govt
ANI Newsyesterday

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What is the pincode of Bhatkhunda?

The pincode of Bhatkhunda, Pothia block, Kishanganj district, Bihar is 855117. The post office is Taiyabpur.

Which post office delivers to Bhatkhunda?

Mail for Bhatkhunda is delivered through Taiyabpur post office, pincode 855117, in Pothia block, Kishanganj district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Bhatkhunda located?

Bhatkhunda is a village in Pothia block of Kishanganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Bhatkhunda as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bhatkhunda village has a population of 93 across 25 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Bhatkhunda?

The current sarpanch of Bhatkhunda gram panchayat is shaba praween.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bhatkhunda in?

Bhatkhunda falls under the Purnia Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bhatkhunda in?

Bhatkhunda falls under the Dhamdaha assembly constituency (AC #61) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Bhatkhunda?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bhatkhunda village is 15.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Bhatkhunda?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bhatkhunda village is 898 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Bhatkhunda?

The nearest health facility to Bhatkhunda is Government Hospital Rupni (~54.6 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bhatkhunda?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bhatkhunda, 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.

What is the LGD code of Bhatkhunda?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bhatkhunda village is 222574.

How big is Bhatkhunda compared to other villages in Pothia block?

Bhatkhunda ranks 139 of 149 villages in Pothia block by Census 2011 population (93 residents).

Who is the MLA of Bhatkhunda?

Bhatkhunda falls under Dhamdaha assembly constituency (AC 61). The sitting MLA is Leshi Singh (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Bhatkhunda?

Bhatkhunda is in Purnia Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Pappu Yadav (IND).

What is the population of Bhatkhunda in 2026?

Bhatkhunda is estimated at 110 people in 2026, up about 18% from 93 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Bhatkhunda in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Bhatkhunda?

shaba praween is the sarpanch of Bhatkhunda gram panchayat, Pothia block. See the sarpanch list of Pothia block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-18
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)