Tikaili
Tikaili is a revenue village in Dandkhora block, Katihar district, Bihar. It had a population of 1,952 in 461 households (Census 2011).
1,952 souls. 461 homes.
Dandkhora block, Katihar district, Bihar.
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Tikaili today
- Green Chilli₹6,200Raiganj APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Potato₹580Raiganj APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Brinjal₹4,500Raiganj APMC · 24 Oct 2026
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Tikaili is a village in Dandkhora block, Katihar district, Bihar. At the 2011 Census it had 1,952 people in 461 households, with a literacy rate of 76.8%. It is administered by the Maheshpur gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 855114.
Gram panchayat
Tikaili is in the Maheshpur (महेशपुर) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Maheshpur
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Tikaili compares
By population, Tikaili ranks #12 of 47 inhabited villages in Dandkhora block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Tikaili had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 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.
Tikaili at a glance
Tikaili is a village of 1,952 people in 461 households (Census 2011) in Dandkhora block, Katihar district, Bihar, the 12th of 47 inhabited villages in Dandkhora block by population. Literacy is 76.8%, 16.7 points above the block figure of 60.2%, and the sex ratio is 906 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 855114; the LGD village code is 225454.
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Key facts — Tikaili
Villages sharing pincode 855114
Other villages in Dandkhora block
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- Population
- 1,952Census 2011
- Male / female
- 1,024 / 928
- Households
- 461
- People per home
- 4.2
- Literacy rate
- 76.8%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Tikaili on the map
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Tikaili · 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
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Government jobs near Tikaili
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Essential services & places near Tikaili
Tikaili isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Dandkhora block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices321 in Katihar district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics253 in Katihar district
Primary / community health centre
Samastipur, Bihar
Primary / community health centre
Gurpahar
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
Railway station
Dandkhora
Agriculture services1 in Katihar district
Community places1 in Katihar district
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People often ask about Tikaili
Where is Tikaili located?
Tikaili is a village in Dandkhora block of Katihar district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Tikaili in?
Tikaili is in Katihar district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Tikaili belong to?
Tikaili comes under the Maheshpur gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Tikaili?
The pincode of Tikaili, Dandkhora, Katihar is 855114.
What is the population of Tikaili?
As per the 2011 Census, Tikaili had a population of 1,952 (1,024 males and 928 females).
How many households are there in Tikaili?
Tikaili had 461 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Tikaili?
The literacy rate of Tikaili was 76.8% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Tikaili?
Tikaili had 906 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Tikaili in?
Tikaili is in the Katihar Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Tikaili?
Tariq Anwar (Indian National Congress) won the Katihar Lok Sabha seat, which includes Tikaili, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Tikaili in?
Tikaili is in the Kadwa assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Tikaili?
Dulal Chandra Goswami (Janata Dal (United)) won the Kadwa assembly seat, which includes Tikaili, in 2025.
What is the LGD code of Tikaili?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Tikaili is 225454 and its Census 2011 village code is 225454.
Which villages are near Tikaili?
Villages near Tikaili 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)
What do you need to find near Tikaili?
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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: Raiganj APMC, Islampur APMC, Uttar Dinajpur district — about 54 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 26 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Potato | Islampur APMC | 560 | 600 | 580 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Onion · Nasik | Raiganj APMC | 3,800 | 4,400 | 4,200 | 14 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 Tikaili's shops.
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
All villages near Tikaili →Compare Tikaili with… →All villages in Dandkhora →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 ↗
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- 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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