Bihankuria village, Nayagram block | Pincode 721135

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Bihankuria is a village in Nayagram mandal, Jhargram district, West Bengal, with 430 residents in 93 households. It has a literacy rate of 51.4% and is situated at coordinates 22.165°N, 86.978°E with PIN code 721135.

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Lilu Kumar Murmu

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LGD code: 340819
Pincode: 721135
Post office: Kultikri
Population: 430
Households: 93
Literacy rate: 51.4%
Sex ratio: 1087 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 237
Distance to district centre: 27 km
Distance to mandal centre: 18 km
Distance to Kolkata: 150 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 1035 km
Nearest railway station: Sardiha · 28 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Gopiballavpur hospital · 9 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Bihankuria compares

By population, Bihankuria ranks #127 of 336 villages in Nayagram mandal.

Literacy rate

51.4%

−4.4% vs mandal average

Bihankuria: 51.4%
Nayagram mandal: 55.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,087

+99 vs mandal average

Bihankuria: 1,087
Nayagram mandal: 988

Household size

people per home

4.6

+0.2 vs mandal average

Bihankuria: 4.6
Nayagram mandal: 4.4

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

Bihankuria at a glance

Bihankuria is a village of 430 people in 93 households (Census 2011) in Nayagram block, Jhargram district, West Bengal, the 127th-largest of 336 villages in Nayagram block. Literacy is 51%, 4 points below the block average of 56% and the sex ratio is 1,087 women per 1,000 men. It lies 27 km from the Jhargram district centre, 49 km from Sabra, the nearest town, 28 km from Sardiha railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 721135, served by Kultikri post office; the LGD village code is 340819. The nearest hospital or health centre is Gopiballavpur hospital, 9 km away. The sarpanch is Lilu Kumar Murmu, and the village votes in Nayagram assembly constituency, represented by MLA Amiya Kisku. The population is estimated at 481 in 2026, up 12% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Bihankuria · this village	430	51%	—
Bhera · Gopiballavpur - I	127	50%	0.6 km W
Rajpahari · Nayagram	569	61%	1.8 km N
Bara Rangamatia · Gopiballavpur - I	0	—	1.9 km W
Chhota Dhanka Mara · Gopiballavpur - I	220	47%	2.4 km SW
Chhota Ranga Matia · Gopiballavpur - I	66	77%	2.4 km W
Dangaria · Gopiballavpur - II	0	—	2.9 km NE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Bihankuria

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): 15
Power hours (winter): 20
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: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 82.32
Irrigated area (ha): 35.61
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Bihankuria

LGD code: 340819
Pincode: 721135
Post office: Kultikri
Population (Census 2011): 430
Population (projected 2026): 481
Households: 93
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1087
Literacy rate: 51.4%
Coordinates: 22.16452°N, 86.97790°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Jhargram
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Nayagram
Member of Parliament: Kalipada Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Amiya Kisku
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Lilu Kumar Murmu
Block / Mandal: Nayagram

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 Jhargram district level

Then & Now

Bihankuria — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

430

Census 2011 baseline

+11.9%

Population · 2026

481

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: 430Census 2011
Households: 93Census 2011
Literacy rate: 51.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1087 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4812026 proj. · +11.9% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 1,43,160MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 0MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,59,32,306ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Jhargram district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Jhargram district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Jhargram 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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Getting there

How to reach Bihankuria

Mandal centre

Nayagram · ≈ 18 km

≈ 38 min by car · 45 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Jhargram · ≈ 27 km

≈ 56 min by car · 1 h 6 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 16,280 people

Sabra · ≈ 49 km

≈ 1 h 40 min by car · 1 h 59 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Kolkata150 kmcapital
Hyderabad1035 km
Delhi1215 km
Chennai1234 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationSardiha28 km
Hospital / PHCGopiballavpur hospital9 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India34 km
Petrol pumpPragati Petroleum Services24 km
CollegeDepartment of Humanities and Social Science38 km
Police stationHijli TOP Police Station38 km

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Debagada Police Seize 332 kg Ganja from Abandoned West Bengal Truck
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Village church attack raises West Bengal silence concerns
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Folk Arts of West Bengal, Dances, Music, Significance
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People often ask about Bihankuria

What is the pincode of Bihankuria?

The pincode of Bihankuria, Nayagram block, Jhargram district, West Bengal is 721135. The post office is Kultikri.

Which post office delivers to Bihankuria?

Mail for Bihankuria is delivered through Kultikri post office, pincode 721135, in Nayagram block, Jhargram district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Bihankuria located?

Bihankuria is a village in Nayagram block of Jhargram district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Bihankuria as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bihankuria village has a population of 430 across 93 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Bihankuria?

The current sarpanch of Bihankuria gram panchayat is Lilu Kumar Murmu.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bihankuria in?

Bihankuria falls under the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency (PC #33) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bihankuria in?

Bihankuria falls under the Nayagram assembly constituency (AC #220) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Bihankuria?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bihankuria village is 51.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Bihankuria?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bihankuria village is 1087 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bihankuria?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bihankuria, including Kanyashree Prakalpa, Lakshmir Bhandar, Yuvashree Arpan. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Bihankuria from Jhargram district centre?

Bihankuria is approximately 27 km (straight-line) from the centre of Jhargram district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Bihankuria?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bihankuria village is 340819.

Which is the nearest town to Bihankuria?

Sabra (population 16,280, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 49 km from Bihankuria in a straight line.

How big is Bihankuria compared to other villages in Nayagram block?

Bihankuria ranks 127 of 336 villages in Nayagram block by Census 2011 population (430 residents).

How far is Bihankuria from Kolkata?

Bihankuria is about 150 km from Kolkata in a straight line (the state capital of West Bengal); by road expect roughly 194 km.

How far is Bihankuria from Hyderabad?

Bihankuria is about 1035 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 1345 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Bihankuria?

Sardiha is the nearest railway station to Bihankuria, about 28 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 37 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bihankuria?

Gopiballavpur hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bihankuria, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Bihankuria?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Bihankuria, about 34 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 44 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Bihankuria?

Pragati Petroleum Services is the nearest petrol pump to Bihankuria, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Who is the MLA of Bihankuria?

Bihankuria falls under Nayagram assembly constituency (AC 220). The sitting MLA is Amiya Kisku (BJP).

Who is the MP for Bihankuria?

Bihankuria is in Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Kalipada Soren (Trinamool Congress).

What is the population of Bihankuria in 2026?

Bihankuria is estimated at 481 people in 2026, up about 12% from 430 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Bihankuria in?

West Bengal falls in the Lower Gangetic Plains zone (rice, jute, potato; humid) of the ICAR classification; Bihankuria in Jhargram district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Bihankuria?

Lilu Kumar Murmu is the sarpanch of Bihankuria gram panchayat, Nayagram block. See the sarpanch list of Nayagram 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, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)