Haldagaon village, Pothia block | Pincode 855106

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Haldagaon is a village in Pothia mandal, Kishanganj district, Bihar, with a population of 2,075 across 415 households. The village has a literacy rate of 42.7% and is located at coordinates 26.020°N, 88.097°E under PIN code 855106.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

ALIYA KHATOON

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LGD code: 222626
Pincode: 855106
Post office: Galgalia
Population: 2,075
Households: 415
Literacy rate: 42.7%
Sex ratio: 907 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 587
Distance to district centre: 48 km
Distance to mandal centre: 77 km
Distance to Patna: 300 km
Distance to Kolkata: 384 km
Nearest railway station: Panjipara · 15 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Lodhan Rural Hospital · 6 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Haldagaon compares

By population, Haldagaon ranks #46 of 149 villages in Pothia mandal.

Literacy rate

42.7%

+1.9% vs mandal average

Haldagaon: 42.7%
Pothia mandal: 40.8%
Kishanganj district: 44.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

907

−26 vs mandal average

Haldagaon: 907
Pothia mandal: 933

Household size

people per home

5.0

Same as the mandal average

Haldagaon: 5.0
Pothia mandal: 5.0

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

Haldagaon at a glance

Haldagaon is a village of 2,075 people in 415 households (Census 2011) in Pothia block, Kishanganj district, Bihar, the 46th-largest of 149 villages in Pothia block. Literacy is 43%, 2 points above the block average of 41% and the sex ratio is 907 women per 1,000 men. It lies 48 km from the Kishanganj district centre, 3 km from Siripur, the nearest town, 15 km from Panjipara railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 855106, served by Galgalia post office; the LGD village code is 222626. The nearest hospital or health centre is Lodhan Rural Hospital, 6 km away. The sarpanch is ALIYA KHATOON, and the village votes in Dhamdaha assembly constituency, represented by MLA Leshi Singh. The population is estimated at 529 in 2026, down 75% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Haldagaon · this village	2,075	43%	—
Haldagaon · Goalpokher - I	410	8%	0 km N
Dobagachhi · Goalpokher - I	0	—	1.2 km W
Paschim Keladanta · Goalpokher - I	2,543	37%	1.4 km NW
Thelamani · Goalpokher - I	534	34%	1.5 km SE
Jharbari · Goalpokher - I	2,899	46%	1.7 km E
Jharbari · Kishanganj	163	41%	1.7 km E

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Haldagaon

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: 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: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: Yes
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: KISHANGANJ
Distance to nearest town (km): 18
Distance to district HQ (km): 18
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 13
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): PARLABARI
Total area (ha): 426.11
Irrigated area (ha): 35.59
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Haldagaon

LGD code: 222626
Pincode: 855106
Post office: Galgalia
Population (Census 2011): 2,075
Population (projected 2026): 529
Households: 415
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 907
Literacy rate: 42.7%
Coordinates: 26.01979°N, 88.09712°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dhamdaha
Member of Parliament: Pappu Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Leshi Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: ALIYA KHATOON
Block / Mandal: Pothia
Nearest post office: Post Office Gangi Hat (30.0 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

Haldagaon — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,075

Census 2011 baseline

-74.5%

Population · 2026

529

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

415

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: 2,075Census 2011
Households: 415Census 2011
Literacy rate: 42.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 907 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5292026 proj. · -74.5% 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.

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Notable places near Haldagaon · Kishanganj district area

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

Education

High school
N.A. High School
📍 29.8 km awayOSM
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School
Ideal Middle School
📍 29.9 km awayOSM
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College
+2 N.A. High School
↗ website📍 29.9 km awayOSM
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Healthcare

Hospital
PHC Gangi
📍 29.8 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Government Hospital Rupni
📍 46.8 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Goverment Hospital,Terhagachh
📍 57.2 km awayOSM
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Civic

Post office
Post Office Gangi Hat
🕒 Mo-Fr 10:00-16:00, Sa 10:00-12:00📍 30.0 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Haldagaon

Mandal centre

Pothia · ≈ 77 km

≈ 2 h 37 min by car · 3 h 7 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Kishanganj · ≈ 48 km

≈ 1 h 38 min by car · 1 h 56 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 19,325 people

Siripur · ≈ 3.4 km

≈ 7 min by car · 8 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Patna300 kmcapital
Kolkata384 km
Delhi1113 km
Hyderabad1380 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationPanjipara15 km
Hospital / PHCLodhan Rural Hospital6 km
ATM / bankBangiya Gramin Vikash Bank27 km
Petrol pumpReliance27 km
Collegesecond building17 km
Police stationRailway Police Force RPF17 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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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts
vajiramandravi.com15h ago
American woman moves to Bihar village after marriage, reveals her 'biggest adjustment' | Trending
Hindustan Timesyesterday
Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan to undertake extensive flood assessment in Bihar
ddnews.gov.inyesterday
Giant crocodile wanders into Bihar village, forest team captures it in tense rescue
India Todayyesterday
Floods submerge schools in Bihar village, teacher turns boat into classroom
Bodhi Wire2 days ago

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What is the pincode of Haldagaon?

The pincode of Haldagaon, Pothia block, Kishanganj district, Bihar is 855106. The post office is Galgalia.

Which post office delivers to Haldagaon?

Mail for Haldagaon is delivered through Galgalia post office, pincode 855106, in Pothia block, Kishanganj district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Haldagaon located?

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

What is the population of Haldagaon as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Haldagaon village has a population of 2,075 across 415 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Haldagaon?

The current sarpanch of Haldagaon gram panchayat is ALIYA KHATOON.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Haldagaon in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Haldagaon in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Haldagaon?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Haldagaon village is 42.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Haldagaon?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Haldagaon village is 907 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Haldagaon?

The nearest health facility to Haldagaon is PHC Gangi (~29.8 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Haldagaon?

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

Haldagaon is approximately 48 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 Haldagaon?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Haldagaon village is 222626.

Which is the nearest town to Haldagaon?

Siripur (population 19,325, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 3 km from Haldagaon in a straight line.

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

Haldagaon ranks 46 of 149 villages in Pothia block by Census 2011 population (2,075 residents).

How far is Haldagaon from Patna?

Haldagaon is about 300 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 390 km.

How far is Haldagaon from Kolkata?

Haldagaon is about 384 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 500 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Haldagaon?

Panjipara is the nearest railway station to Haldagaon, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Haldagaon?

Lodhan Rural Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Haldagaon, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Haldagaon?

Bangiya Gramin Vikash Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Haldagaon, about 27 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 36 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Haldagaon?

Reliance is the nearest petrol pump to Haldagaon, about 27 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 35 km.

Who is the MLA of Haldagaon?

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

Who is the MP for Haldagaon?

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

What is the population of Haldagaon in 2026?

Haldagaon is estimated at 529 people in 2026, down about 75% from 2,075 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Haldagaon in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Haldagaon?

ALIYA KHATOON is the sarpanch of Haldagaon 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 2026-05-10
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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