District at a glance
All 7 blocks
Largest villages in Kishanganj district
- JirangachhThakurganj block14,241
- BhatgaonThakurganj block12,757
- ChurliThakurganj block12,284
- SitalpurPothia block12,110
- LachhmipurDighalbank block11,416
- TulshiaDighalbank block10,501
- SonthaKochadhamin block10,271
- BhaurdahBahadurganj block10,122
- SinghiaKishanganj block10,064
- NezagachhThakurganj block9,825
Census 2011 population
Pincodes in Kishanganj district
9 PIN codes across the villages of Kishanganj district. Open one for its villages, post offices and bank branches.
Kishanganj district
Kishanganj is a district of Bihar. The Local Government Directory lists 7 blocks and 812 revenue villages here, home to a rural population of 15,29,277 (Census 2011, sum of villages).
District officials
All 7 blocks of Kishanganj
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Gram panchayats of Kishanganj, block-wise →
Neighbouring districts of Kishanganj, by distance →
Compare Kishanganj's two largest villages, Jirangachh and Bhatgaon →
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Villages of Kishanganj
4 of 812 villages are mapped so far, from OpenStreetMap. Tap a point to open its page.
Kishanganj district by the numbers
Sums of the Census 2011 village figures we hold — rural areas only; towns are not included. Each figure covers the villages that report it.
Census 2011
Headcount and household counts from the decennial Census of India.
- Population
- 15,29,277 Census 2011
- Male population
- 7,83,318 Census 2011
- Female population
- 7,45,959 Census 2011
- Households
- 3,06,497 Census 2011
- Villages counted
- 732 Census 2011
Derived from the Census counts
Ratios computed from the sums on the left; no projection or estimate.
- Sex ratio
- 952 females per 1,000 males
- Household size
- 5.0 persons per household
- Literacy rate
- 53.7% literates ÷ population aged 7+
Constituencies covering Kishanganj
Based on the 205 of 812 villages we can place. Boundaries are approximate.
Mandi prices · Kishanganj
Latest reports from markets in Kishanganj district, within the last 14 days.
Last reported 16 Oct 2026 — no newer prices from markets in Kishanganj. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Bahadurganj APMC | 4,050 | 4,225 | 4,125 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Maize · Deshi Red | Bahadurganj APMC | 2,250 | 2,450 | 2,350 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Onion | Bahadurganj APMC | 4,350 | 4,550 | 4,450 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Potato · Desi | Bahadurganj APMC | 1,050 | 1,225 | 1,125 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato · Deshi | Bahadurganj APMC | 3,250 | 3,450 | 3,350 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Paddy(Common) · Paddy | Bahadurganj APMC | 2,050 | 2,250 | 2,150 | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Wheat | Bahadurganj APMC | 2,450 | 2,650 | 2,550 | 15 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 Kishanganj's shops.
News near Kishanganj
Press releases from the government and the district administration, with a link to each original.
Elsewhere in Bihar
- Local Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment
District Administration, Supaul · 26 Oct 2026
- District Establishment Section Bhagalpur: RTI information of ID number 20/2026-27
District Administration, Bhagalpur · 23 Oct 2026
- District Land Acquisition Office
District Administration, Begusarai · 23 Oct 2026
- Order – District Arms Section, Saran
District Administration, Saran · 22 Oct 2026
All official news · Summaries are ours; the original release is the record.
Government jobs near Kishanganj
Recruitment notices from official commissions. Dates and numbers are taken from the notice itself.
No verified government job notices for Kishanganj right now. We check official commission notices every night.
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Events in Kishanganj → · All emergency numbers →
Essential services & places near Kishanganj
- Banks, ATMs & post offices (147)
- Hospitals & clinics (122)
- Schools & anganwadis (8)
- Colleges & universities (4)
- Police & fire stations (3)
- Revenue & panchayat offices (1)
- Government offices (2)
- Mosques (6)
- Transport (12)
- Community places (2)
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People often ask about Kishanganj district
Which state is Kishanganj district in?
Kishanganj district is in Bihar.
How many blocks and villages are there in Kishanganj district?
Kishanganj district has 7 blocks and 812 revenue villages in the Local Government Directory (LGD).
What is the rural population of Kishanganj district?
The villages of Kishanganj district had a combined population of 15,29,277 at the 2011 Census (rural areas only; towns are not included).
What is the LGD code of Kishanganj district?
The Local Government Directory code of Kishanganj district is 203.
Answers are built from the Local Government Directory, Census 2011 village records and the Election Commission's seat lists.