Kuchpokhar
Kuchpokhar is a revenue village in Barsoi block, Katihar district, Bihar. It had a population of 729 in 149 households (Census 2011).
729 souls. 149 homes.
Barsoi block, Katihar district, Bihar.
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Kuchpokhar today
- Potato₹560Kaliaganj APMC · 27 Oct 2026
- Rice₹5,700Kaliaganj APMC · 27 Oct 2026
- Green Chilli₹6,200Raiganj APMC · 26 Oct 2026
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Kuchpokhar is a village in Barsoi block, Katihar district, Bihar. At the 2011 Census it had 729 people in 149 households, with a literacy rate of 39.1%. It is administered by the Baltar gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 854317.
Gram panchayat
Kuchpokhar is in the Baltar (बलतर) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Baltar
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Kuchpokhar compares
By population, Kuchpokhar ranks #147 of 218 inhabited villages in Barsoi block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Kuchpokhar had in Census 2011
- Primary school Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Available
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Kuchpokhar at a glance
Kuchpokhar is a village of 729 people in 149 households (Census 2011) in Barsoi block, Katihar district, Bihar, the 147th of 218 inhabited villages in Barsoi block by population. Literacy is 39.1%, 4.6 points below the block figure of 43.7%, and the sex ratio is 1,031 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 854317; the LGD village code is 224882.
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Key facts — Kuchpokhar
Villages sharing pincode 854317
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- Population
- 729Census 2011
- Male / female
- 359 / 370
- Households
- 149
- People per home
- 4.9
- Literacy rate
- 39.1%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Kuchpokhar on the map
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Kuchpokhar · 25.5375° N, 87.5660° E
Electoral profile
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From Katihar district
- Prohibition and Excise Department, Katihar
District Administration, Katihar · 13 Oct 2026
Elsewhere in Bihar
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District Administration, Bhagalpur · 27 Oct 2026
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- Notice regarding last chance in departmental proceedings (Date 21.11.2026)
District Administration, Madhepura · 24 Oct 2026
- District Land Acquisition Office
District Administration, Begusarai · 23 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near Kuchpokhar
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Essential services & places near Kuchpokhar
Kuchpokhar isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Barsoi block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices321 in Katihar district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics253 in Katihar district
Primary / community health centre
Bans Kota
Primary / community health centre
Imadpur
Primary / community health centre
Jamra
Primary / community health centre
Rizwanpur
Primary / community health centre
Shah Pur
Primary / community health centre
Sudhani
Schools & anganwadis6 in Katihar district
Colleges & universities4 in Katihar district
Police & fire stations2 in Katihar district
Government offices2 in Katihar district
Temples12 in Katihar district
Mosques1 in Katihar district
Other places of worship3 in Katihar district
Transport50 in Katihar district
- Dhachna
Railway station
- Sanjay Gram
Railway station
- Sudhani
Railway station
Agriculture services1 in Katihar district
Community places1 in Katihar district
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People often ask about Kuchpokhar
Where is Kuchpokhar located?
Kuchpokhar is a village in Barsoi block of Katihar district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Kuchpokhar in?
Kuchpokhar is in Katihar district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Kuchpokhar belong to?
Kuchpokhar comes under the Baltar gram panchayat.
How is Kuchpokhar written in the local script?
Kuchpokhar is written कुच्पोखर.
What is the pincode of Kuchpokhar?
The pincode of Kuchpokhar, Barsoi, Katihar is 854317.
What is the population of Kuchpokhar?
As per the 2011 Census, Kuchpokhar had a population of 729 (359 males and 370 females).
How many households are there in Kuchpokhar?
Kuchpokhar had 149 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Kuchpokhar?
The literacy rate of Kuchpokhar was 39.1% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Kuchpokhar?
Kuchpokhar had 1,031 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kuchpokhar in?
Kuchpokhar is in the Katihar Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Kuchpokhar?
Tariq Anwar (Indian National Congress) won the Katihar Lok Sabha seat, which includes Kuchpokhar, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Kuchpokhar in?
Kuchpokhar is in the Balrampur assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Kuchpokhar?
Sangita Devi (Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)) won the Balrampur assembly seat, which includes Kuchpokhar, in 2025.
What is the LGD code of Kuchpokhar?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kuchpokhar is 224882 and its Census 2011 village code is 224882.
Which villages are near Kuchpokhar?
Villages near Kuchpokhar include Mansahi (within ~8 km), Dand Khora (about 9 km), Jagdishpur (about 13 km), Sahja (about 13 km), Bisaria (about 16 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)
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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: 74.2 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →No market in Katihar district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Kaliaganj APMC, Raiganj APMC, Islampur APMC, Uttar Dinajpur district — about 27 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 27 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potato | Kaliaganj APMC | 550 | 590 | 560 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Rice · Fine | Kaliaganj APMC | 5,600 | 5,800 | 5,700 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Raiganj APMC | 6,000 | 6,500 | 6,200 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Potato | Raiganj APMC | 560 | 600 | 580 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Round/Long | Raiganj APMC | 4,200 | 4,800 | 4,500 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Islampur APMC | 4,000 | 4,500 | 4,200 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Carrot · Carrot | Raiganj APMC | 4,000 | 4,500 | 4,200 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Onion · Dry F.A.Q. | Islampur APMC | 4,000 | 4,500 | 4,200 | 24 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 Kuchpokhar's shops.
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
All villages near Kuchpokhar →Compare Kuchpokhar with… →All villages in Barsoi →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 ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
- DigiLocker ↗
- myScheme scheme finder ↗
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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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