Bhelagachhi village, Pothia block | Pincode 855117

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Bhelagachhi is a village in Pothia mandal, Kishanganj district, Bihar. With a population of 393 across 93 households, it has a literacy rate of 66.4%, the highest among villages in the area. The village is located at coordinates 26.029°N, 87.983°E.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

JAMANI DEVI

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LGD code: 222516
Pincode: 855117
Post office: Taiyabpur
Population: 393
Households: 93
Literacy rate: 66.4%
Sex ratio: 803 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 177
Distance to district centre: 37 km
Distance to mandal centre: 66 km
Distance to Patna: 289 km
Distance to Kolkata: 386 km
Nearest railway station: Tauheed · 8 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Chakulia Rural Hospital · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Bhelagachhi compares

By population, Bhelagachhi ranks #123 of 149 villages in Pothia mandal.

Literacy rate

66.4%

+25.6% vs mandal average

Bhelagachhi: 66.4%
Pothia mandal: 40.8%
Kishanganj district: 44.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

803

−130 vs mandal average

Bhelagachhi: 803
Pothia mandal: 933

Household size

people per home

4.2

−0.8 vs mandal average

Bhelagachhi: 4.2
Pothia mandal: 5.0

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

Bhelagachhi at a glance

Bhelagachhi is a village of 393 people in 93 households (Census 2011) in Pothia block, Kishanganj district, Bihar, the 123rd-largest of 149 villages in Pothia block. Literacy is 66%, 26 points above the block average of 41% and the sex ratio is 803 women per 1,000 men. It lies 37 km from the Kishanganj district centre, 4 km from Uttar Shahapur, the nearest town, 8 km from Tauheed railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 855117, served by Taiyabpur post office; the LGD village code is 222516. The nearest hospital or health centre is Chakulia Rural Hospital, 4 km away. The sarpanch is JAMANI DEVI, and the village votes in Dhamdaha assembly constituency, represented by MLA Leshi Singh. The population is estimated at 2,244 in 2026, up 471% since the 2011 Census.

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Bhelagachhi · this village	393	66%	—
Baligora · Goalpokher - II	4,507	32%	1.3 km S
Pagla · Goalpokher - II	706	36%	1.2 km E
Pagla · Baisa	1,228	34%	1.2 km E
Bara Shikarpur · Goalpokher - II	1,892	38%	1.5 km W
Gerua · Goalpokher - II	1,818	26%	1.8 km NW
Gerua · Rafiganj	1,207	39%	1.8 km NW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Bhelagachhi

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: Yes
Power hours (summer): 8
Power hours (winter): 5
Primary school: 1
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: 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): 15
Distance to district HQ (km): 50
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 16
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): FALA
Total area (ha): 61
Irrigated area (ha): 18.97
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Bhelagachhi

LGD code: 222516
Pincode: 855117
Post office: Taiyabpur
Population (Census 2011): 393
Population (projected 2026): 2,244
Households: 93
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 803
Literacy rate: 66.4%
Coordinates: 26.02926°N, 87.98272°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dhamdaha
Member of Parliament: Pappu Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Leshi Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: JAMANI DEVI
Block / Mandal: Pothia
Nearest post office: Post Office Gangi Hat (22.9 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

Bhelagachhi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

393

Census 2011 baseline

+471.0%

Population · 2026

2,244

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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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: 393Census 2011
Households: 93Census 2011
Literacy rate: 66.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 803 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,2442026 proj. · +471% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 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

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Notable places near Bhelagachhi · Kishanganj district area

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

Education

School
Ideal Middle School
📍 22.8 km awayOSM
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High school
N.A. High School
📍 22.8 km awayOSM
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College
+2 N.A. High School
↗ website📍 22.9 km awayOSM
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Healthcare

Hospital
PHC Gangi
📍 22.8 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Government Hospital Rupni
📍 36.9 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Goverment Hospital,Terhagachh
📍 48.9 km awayOSM
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Civic

Post office
Post Office Gangi Hat
🕒 Mo-Fr 10:00-16:00, Sa 10:00-12:00📍 22.9 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Bhelagachhi

Mandal centre

Pothia · ≈ 66 km

≈ 2 h 15 min by car · 2 h 40 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Kishanganj · ≈ 37 km

≈ 1 h 15 min by car · 1 h 29 min by bike

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Nearest town · 11,501 people

Uttar Shahapur · ≈ 3.9 km

≈ 8 min by car · 9 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Patna289 kmcapital
Kolkata386 km
Delhi1102 km
Hyderabad1372 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationTauheed8 km
Hospital / PHCChakulia Rural Hospital4 km
ATM / bankBank of India E Gallery32 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil22 km
Collegecollege ground9 km
Police stationRailway Police Force RPF8 km

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Quick answers

People often ask about Bhelagachhi

What is the pincode of Bhelagachhi?

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

Which post office delivers to Bhelagachhi?

Mail for Bhelagachhi 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 Bhelagachhi located?

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

What is the population of Bhelagachhi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bhelagachhi village has a population of 393 across 93 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Bhelagachhi?

The current sarpanch of Bhelagachhi gram panchayat is JAMANI DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bhelagachhi in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bhelagachhi in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Bhelagachhi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bhelagachhi village is 66.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Bhelagachhi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bhelagachhi village is 803 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Bhelagachhi?

The nearest health facility to Bhelagachhi is PHC Gangi (~22.8 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bhelagachhi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bhelagachhi, 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 Bhelagachhi from Kishanganj district centre?

Bhelagachhi is approximately 37 km (straight-line) from the centre of Kishanganj district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Bhelagachhi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bhelagachhi village is 222516.

Which is the nearest town to Bhelagachhi?

Uttar Shahapur (population 11,501, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 4 km from Bhelagachhi in a straight line.

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

Bhelagachhi ranks 123 of 149 villages in Pothia block by Census 2011 population (393 residents).

How far is Bhelagachhi from Patna?

Bhelagachhi is about 289 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 376 km.

How far is Bhelagachhi from Kolkata?

Bhelagachhi is about 386 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 502 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Bhelagachhi?

Tauheed is the nearest railway station to Bhelagachhi, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bhelagachhi?

Chakulia Rural Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bhelagachhi, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Bhelagachhi?

Bank of India E Gallery is the nearest ATM or bank to Bhelagachhi, about 32 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 42 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Bhelagachhi?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Bhelagachhi, about 22 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 28 km.

Who is the MLA of Bhelagachhi?

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

Who is the MP for Bhelagachhi?

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

What is the population of Bhelagachhi in 2026?

Bhelagachhi is estimated at 2,244 people in 2026, up about 471% from 393 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Bhelagachhi in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Bhelagachhi?

JAMANI DEVI is the sarpanch of Bhelagachhi 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 2026-05-08
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-18
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)