Konch
Konch is a revenue village in Itarhi block, Buxar district, Bihar. It had a population of 1,284 in 195 households (Census 2011).
1,284 souls. 195 homes.
Itarhi block, Buxar district, Bihar.
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Konch today
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹2,065Buxur APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Pointed gourd(Parval)₹3,454Buxur APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Potato₹1,165Buxur APMC · 26 Oct 2026
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Konch is a village in Itarhi block, Buxar district, Bihar. At the 2011 Census it had 1,284 people in 195 households, with a literacy rate of 56.8%. It is administered by the Unwas gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 802123.
Gram panchayat
Konch is in the Unwas (उनवास) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Unwas
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Konch compares
By population, Konch ranks #43 of 133 inhabited villages in Itarhi block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Konch had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Konch at a glance
Konch is a village of 1,284 people in 195 households (Census 2011) in Itarhi block, Buxar district, Bihar, the 43rd of 133 inhabited villages in Itarhi block by population. Literacy is 56.8%, 12.0 points below the block figure of 68.8%, and the sex ratio is 897 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 802123; the LGD village code is 248698.
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Key facts — Konch
Villages sharing pincode 802123
Other villages in Itarhi block
View all 171 →Population, education & work
- Population
- 1,284Census 2011
- Male / female
- 677 / 607
- Households
- 195
- People per home
- 6.6
- Literacy rate
- 56.8%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Konch on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Konch. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Konch · 25.4650° N, 84.0302° E
Electoral profile
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From Buxar district
- Regarding the appointment to the vacant post of Female Supervisor from Anganwadi Workers currently working on a contractual basis under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) in Buxar district.
District Administration, Buxar · 7 Oct 2026
- Order General Section
District Administration, Buxar · 7 Oct 2026
- Regarding the appointment to the vacant post of Female Supervisor from Anganwadi Workers currently working on a contractual basis under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) in Buxar district.
District Administration, Buxar · 5 Oct 2026
- ICDS Order
District Administration, Buxar · 29 Sept 2026
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Government jobs near Konch
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Essential services & places near Konch
Konch isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Itarhi block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices260 in Buxar district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics133 in Buxar district
Primary / community health centre
Purnia, Bihar
Primary / community health centre
Mahila
Temples2 in Buxar district
Transport9 in Buxar district
Community places2 in Buxar district
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People often ask about Konch
Where is Konch located?
Konch is a village in Itarhi block of Buxar district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Konch in?
Konch is in Buxar district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Konch belong to?
Konch comes under the Unwas gram panchayat.
How is Konch written in the local script?
Konch is written कोंच.
What is the pincode of Konch?
The pincode of Konch, Itarhi, Buxar is 802123.
What is the population of Konch?
As per the 2011 Census, Konch had a population of 1,284 (677 males and 607 females).
How many households are there in Konch?
Konch had 195 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Konch?
The literacy rate of Konch was 56.8% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Konch?
Konch had 897 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
What is the LGD code of Konch?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Konch is 248698 and its Census 2011 village code is 248698.
Which villages are near Konch?
Villages near Konch include Itarhia (within ~8 km), Itarhi (within ~8 km), Chausa (about 15 km), Akaurhi (about 17 km), Bahuwara (about 18 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Konch?
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 53.7 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Buxar district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 26 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Buxur APMC | 2,062 | 2,072 | 2,065 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Pointed gourd(Parval) | Buxur APMC | 3,452 | 3,458 | 3,454 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Potato · Jyoti | Buxur APMC | 1,162 | 1,170 | 1,165 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato · Deshi | Buxur APMC | 2,768 | 2,778 | 2,770 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Arkasheela Mattigulla | Buxur APMC | 3,034 | 3,040 | 3,036 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Cabbage · Cabbage | Buxur APMC | 2,682 | 2,692 | 2,685 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Cauliflower | Buxur APMC | 3,400 | 3,408 | 3,404 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Buxur APMC | 6,100 | 6,500 | 6,400 | 23 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Konch's shops.
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
All villages near Konch →Compare Konch with… →All villages in Itarhi →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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