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Bhatkhunda

LGD 222573
Pothia block
Pincode 855117
Area 94 ha
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Bhatkhunda is a revenue village in Pothia block, Kishanganj district, Bihar. It had a population of 554 in 115 households (Census 2011).

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Census 2011 Snapshot

554 souls. 115 homes.

Pothia block, Kishanganj district, Bihar.

43.4%
Literacy
872
Sex ratio
94 ha
Total area
168
Workforce
LGD 222573Source: Census 2011 + LGD

Bhatkhunda today

Nearest mandi prices
  • Cabbage₹2,000Thakurganj APMC · 5 Nov 2026
  • Onion₹5,000Thakurganj APMC · 5 Nov 2026
  • Potato₹1,500Thakurganj APMC · 5 Nov 2026
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Festivals · Diwali 2026

Happy Diwali 2026 to every family of Bhatkhunda, Pothia block, Kishanganj!

Diwali 2026 in Bhatkhunda

Bihar's official 2026 holiday list: Deepawali (Diwali) on Sunday 8 November 2026; Chitragupta Puja / Bhai Dooj on Tuesday 10 November 2026.

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In context · Census 2011 · LGD

Bhatkhunda at a glance

A small village by the standards of Pothia block, Bhatkhunda ranked 111th of 141 by population, with 554 people in 115 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 43.4%, below Kishanganj district's 53.7% (Pothia block: 51.3%), while the sex ratio was 872 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 952. It falls under Tipijhari gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 855117. The village covers 94 hectares — about 0.94 km², or roughly 589 people per km² (Census 2011).

Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026

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LGD village code222573
Census 2011 code222573
Gram panchayatTipijhari · LGD 96860
Pincode855117
BlockPothia · LGD 1124
DistrictKishanganj
StateBihar
Male / Female296 / 258 · Census 2011

Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026

Development block
Pothia Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
Self-help groups
0 self-help groups with 0 members (2025-26) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
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Gram panchayat

Bhatkhunda is in the Tipijhari (टीपीझाड़ी) gram panchayat.

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Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.

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Census 2011 · in context

How Bhatkhunda compares

By population, Bhatkhunda ranks #111 of 141 inhabited villages in Pothia block.

Literacy rate%
43.4%
−7.9% vs Pothia block average
Bhatkhunda
43.4%
Pothia block
51.3%
Kishanganj district
53.7%
Sex ratio♀ per 1000 ♂
872
−61 vs Pothia block average
Bhatkhunda
872
Pothia block
933
Kishanganj district
952
Household sizepeople per home
4.8
−0.2 vs Pothia block average
Bhatkhunda
4.8
Pothia block
5.0
Kishanganj district
5.0

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.

Official dataCensus 2011

What Bhatkhunda had in Census 2011

  • Primary school Not available · nearest within 5 km
  • 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 5–10 km away
  • Power for homes Available
  • Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
  • Mobile phone coverage Available

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Then & Now

Bhatkhunda — Census 2011 to estimated 2026

Estimate · not a census count
Population · 2011
554
Census 2011 count
Population · 2026 (estimate)
≈ 700
estimate, not a census count
Households · 2011
115
Census 2011 count
Households · 2026 (estimate)
≈ 145
estimate, not a census count

Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)

Method: the Census 2011 count × Bihar's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+27.1%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.

Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26

Demographics — Census 2011

Population, education & work

India's last full Census was in 2011; these are its village-level counts (Primary Census Abstract). The 2026 figures above are labelled estimates, not census counts.
Population
Population
554Census 2011
Male / female
296 / 258
Households
115
People per home
4.8
Education
Literacy rate
43.4%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Work
Workers
168
Work participation
30.3%workers ÷ population

Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.

Official dataCensus 2011

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Approximate location

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The pin is an approximate location, within about 15 km, from the mapped villages of its mandal — not the exact site of Bhatkhunda. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.

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Bhatkhunda · 26.5272° N, 88.1178° E

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Essential services & places near Bhatkhunda

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Hospitals & clinics122 in Kishanganj district

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Schools & anganwadis8 in Kishanganj district

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Colleges & universities4 in Kishanganj district

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Police & fire stations3 in Kishanganj district

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Revenue & panchayat offices1 in Kishanganj district

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Temples1 in Kishanganj district

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Mosques6 in Kishanganj district

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Transport12 in Kishanganj district

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Community places2 in Kishanganj district

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FAQ

People often ask about Bhatkhunda

  1. Where is Bhatkhunda located?

    Bhatkhunda is a village in Pothia block of Kishanganj district, Bihar, India.

  2. Which district is Bhatkhunda in?

    Bhatkhunda is in Kishanganj district of Bihar.

  3. Which gram panchayat does Bhatkhunda belong to?

    Bhatkhunda comes under the Tipijhari gram panchayat.

  4. What is the pincode of Bhatkhunda?

    The pincode of Bhatkhunda, Pothia, Kishanganj is 855117.

  5. What is the population of Bhatkhunda?

    As per the 2011 Census, Bhatkhunda had a population of 554 (296 males and 258 females).

  6. How many households are there in Bhatkhunda?

    Bhatkhunda had 115 households at the 2011 Census.

  7. What is the area of Bhatkhunda?

    Bhatkhunda covers about 94 hectares.

  8. What is the literacy rate of Bhatkhunda?

    The literacy rate of Bhatkhunda was 43.4% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).

  9. What is the sex ratio of Bhatkhunda?

    Bhatkhunda had 872 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.

  10. Which development block is Bhatkhunda in?

    Bhatkhunda is in the Pothia development block (Local Government Directory).

  11. What is the LGD code of Bhatkhunda?

    The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bhatkhunda is 222573 and its Census 2011 village code is 222573.

  12. Which villages are near Bhatkhunda?

    Villages near Bhatkhunda include Galgalia (within ~15 km), Chitalghata (about 16 km), Naksalbari (about 19 km), Bhotamari (about 20 km), Paschim Dangapara (about 20 km).

  13. What is the population of Bhatkhunda in 2026?

    No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Bhatkhunda's Census 2011 population of 554 by Bihar's official RGI projection (+27.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 700 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.

  14. Who is the sarpanch of Bhatkhunda?

    The sarpanch of Bhatkhunda has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.

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.

Sources & freshness
  • 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
  • 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
  • Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
  • Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Climate & El Niño

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 November: 6.8 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)

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Mandi prices · Kishanganj

Latest reports from markets in Kishanganj district, within the last 14 days.

Latest reports up to 5 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.

CommodityMarketMinMaxModalDate
Cabbage · CabbageThakurganj APMC2,0002,0002,0005 Nov 2026
Onion · MediumThakurganj APMC5,0005,0005,0005 Nov 2026
Potato · DesiThakurganj APMC1,5001,5001,5005 Nov 2026
Apple · AmericanThakurganj APMC10,00010,00010,0004 Nov 2026
Cauliflower · African SarsonThakurganj APMC1,5001,5001,5004 Nov 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 Bhatkhunda's shops. Best mandi price near Bhatkhunda →

Official dataAgmarknet, 5 Nov 2026

Nearby villages
Galgaliawithin ~15 km
Chitalghataabout 16 km
Naksalbariabout 19 km
Bhotamariabout 20 km
Purba Dangaparaabout 21 km

Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).

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