Gilni village, Terhagachh block | Pincode 855101

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

pujan lal singh

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LGD code: 222277
Pincode: 855101
Post office: Bahadurganj (Kishanganj)
Population: 832
Households: 184
Literacy rate: 52.5%
Sex ratio: 948 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 243

Census 2011 · in context

How Gilni compares

By population, Gilni ranks #49 of 81 villages in Terhagachh mandal.

Literacy rate

52.5%

+9.0% vs mandal average

Gilni: 52.5%
Terhagachh mandal: 43.5%
Kishanganj district: 44.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

948

+9 vs mandal average

Gilni: 948
Terhagachh mandal: 939

Household size

people per home

4.5

−0.4 vs mandal average

Gilni: 4.5
Terhagachh mandal: 4.9

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

Gilni at a glance

Gilni is a village of 832 people in 184 households (Census 2011) in Terhagachh block, Kishanganj district, Bihar, the 49th-largest of 81 villages in Terhagachh block. Literacy is 53%, 9 points above the block average of 44% and the sex ratio is 948 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 855101, served by Bahadurganj (Kishanganj) post office; the LGD village code is 222277. The sarpanch is pujan lal singh, and the village votes in Kasba assembly constituency, represented by MLA Nitesh Kumar Singh. The population is estimated at 981 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Gilni · this village	832	53%	—
Miyapur · Terhagachh	2,883	44%	—
Baigna · Terhagachh	2,379	41%	—
Mahua · Terhagachh	1,599	48%	—
Mianpur · Terhagachh	962	31%	—
Tegharia · Terhagachh	959	55%	—
Gargaon · Terhagachh	666	44%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Gilni

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 1
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: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: BAHADURGANJ
Distance to nearest town (km): 2
Distance to district HQ (km): 38
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 25
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): BAIGNA
Total area (ha): 128
Irrigated area (ha): 51
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Gilni

LGD code: 222277
Pincode: 855101
Post office: Bahadurganj (Kishanganj)
Population (Census 2011): 832
Population (projected 2026): 981
Households: 184
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 948
Literacy rate: 52.5%
Lok Sabha constituency: Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kasba
Member of Parliament: Pappu Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Nitesh Kumar Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: pujan lal singh
Block / Mandal: Terhagachh
Nearest post office: Post Office Gangi Hat (59.2 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

Gilni — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

832

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

981

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

184

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

217

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: 832Census 2011
Households: 184Census 2011
Literacy rate: 52.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 948 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 9812026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2172026 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

Gilni on the mapगिलनी

Centred on Terhagachh mandal

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Notable places near Gilni · Kishanganj district area

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7 places mapped

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

Education

School
Ideal Middle School
📍 59.3 km awayOSM
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High school
N.A. High School
📍 59.4 km awayOSM
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College
+2 N.A. High School
↗ website📍 59.4 km awayOSM
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Healthcare

Hospital
Government Hospital Rupni
📍 49.5 km awayOSM
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Hospital
PHC Gangi
📍 59.4 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Goverment Hospital,Terhagachh
📍 62.5 km awayOSM
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Civic

Post office
Post Office Gangi Hat
🕒 Mo-Fr 10:00-16:00, Sa 10:00-12:00📍 59.2 km awayOSM
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"Inflation rampant, farmers devastated but focus is on lamp lighting": Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar govt

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American woman moves to Bihar village after marriage, reveals her 'biggest adjustment' | Trending

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

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"Inflation rampant, farmers devastated but focus is on lamp lighting": Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar govt
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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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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts
Vajiram & Raviyesterday
Shivraj Singh Chouhan to undertake extensive flood assessment in Bihar
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Giant crocodile wanders into Bihar village, forest team captures it in tense rescue
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People often ask about Gilni

What is the pincode of Gilni?

The pincode of Gilni, Terhagachh block, Kishanganj district, Bihar is 855101. The post office is Bahadurganj (Kishanganj).

Which post office delivers to Gilni?

Mail for Gilni is delivered through Bahadurganj (Kishanganj) post office, pincode 855101, in Terhagachh block, Kishanganj district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Gilni located?

Gilni is a village in Terhagachh block of Kishanganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Gilni as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Gilni village has a population of 832 across 184 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Gilni?

The current sarpanch of Gilni gram panchayat is pujan lal singh.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gilni in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Gilni in?

Gilni falls under the Kasba assembly constituency (AC #58) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Gilni?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Gilni village is 52.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Gilni?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Gilni village is 948 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Gilni?

The nearest health facility to Gilni is Government Hospital Rupni (~49.5 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Gilni?

12 schemes currently match residents of Gilni, 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 Gilni?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Gilni village is 222277.

How big is Gilni compared to other villages in Terhagachh block?

Gilni ranks 49 of 81 villages in Terhagachh block by Census 2011 population (832 residents).

Who is the MLA of Gilni?

Gilni falls under Kasba assembly constituency (AC 58). The sitting MLA is Nitesh Kumar Singh (Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)).

Who is the MP for Gilni?

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

What is the population of Gilni in 2026?

Gilni is estimated at 981 people in 2026, up about 18% from 832 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Gilni in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Gilni?

pujan lal singh is the sarpanch of Gilni gram panchayat, Terhagachh block. See the sarpanch list of Terhagachh 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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