Budhra village, Pothia block | Pincode 855117

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Budhra is a village in Pothia mandal, Kishanganj district, Bihar, with a population of 3,617 across 764 households, making it the largest village in the area. It has a literacy rate of 41.5%. The village is located at coordinates 25.795°N, 87.981°E.

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Ruquya khatoon

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LGD code: 222590
Pincode: 855117
Post office: Taiyabpur
Population: 3,617
Households: 764
Literacy rate: 41.5%
Sex ratio: 929 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,155
Distance to district centre: 39 km
Distance to mandal centre: 64 km
Distance to Patna: 286 km
Distance to Kolkata: 360 km
Nearest railway station: Sudhani · 13 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Dalkhola Hospital · 15 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Budhra compares

By population, Budhra ranks #16 of 149 villages in Pothia mandal.

Literacy rate

41.5%

+0.7% vs mandal average

Budhra: 41.5%
Pothia mandal: 40.8%
Kishanganj district: 44.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

929

−4 vs mandal average

Budhra: 929
Pothia mandal: 933

Household size

people per home

4.7

−0.3 vs mandal average

Budhra: 4.7
Pothia mandal: 5.0

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Budhra at a glance

Budhra is a village of 3,617 people in 764 households (Census 2011) in Pothia block, Kishanganj district, Bihar, the 16th-largest of 149 villages in Pothia block. Literacy is 42%, about the same as the block average of 41% and the sex ratio is 929 women per 1,000 men. It lies 39 km from the Kishanganj district centre, 7 km from Raghopur, the nearest town, 13 km from Sudhani railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 855117, served by Taiyabpur post office; the LGD village code is 222590. The nearest hospital or health centre is Dalkhola Hospital, 15 km away. The sarpanch is Ruquya khatoon, and the village votes in Dhamdaha assembly constituency, represented by MLA Leshi Singh. The population is estimated at 3,179 in 2026, down 12% since the 2011 Census.

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Budhra · this village	3,617	42%	—
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Sargaon · Karandighi	1,180	38%	1.1 km S
Sulatanpur · Karandighi	487	50%	1.4 km SW
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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Budhra

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 8
Power hours (winter): 10
Primary school: 3
Middle school: 2
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: THAKURGANJ
Distance to nearest town (km): 20
Distance to district HQ (km): 35
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 2
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): BUDHARA
Total area (ha): 660
Irrigated area (ha): 184.97
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Budhra

LGD code: 222590
Pincode: 855117
Post office: Taiyabpur
Population (Census 2011): 3,617
Population (projected 2026): 3,179
Households: 764
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 929
Literacy rate: 41.5%
Coordinates: 25.79504°N, 87.98120°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dhamdaha
Member of Parliament: Pappu Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Leshi Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Ruquya khatoon
Block / Mandal: Pothia
Nearest post office: Post Office Gangi Hat (48.0 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Kishanganj district level

Then & Now

Budhra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,617

Census 2011 baseline

-12.1%

Population · 2026

3,179

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

764

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 3,617Census 2011
Households: 764Census 2011
Literacy rate: 41.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 929 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,1792026 proj. · -12.1% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 1,97,643MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,30,584MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,016NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 48.0%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 95.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 52.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 80.9%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 65.1%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Kishanganj district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kishanganj district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kishanganj district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Notable places near Budhra · Kishanganj district area

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School· 1
High school· 1
College· 1
Post office· 1

Education

School
Ideal Middle School
📍 47.9 km awayOSM
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High school
N.A. High School
📍 47.9 km awayOSM
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College
+2 N.A. High School
↗ website📍 47.9 km awayOSM
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Healthcare

Hospital
PHC Gangi
📍 47.9 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Government Hospital Rupni
📍 57.3 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Goverment Hospital,Terhagachh
📍 71.3 km awayOSM
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Civic

Post office
Post Office Gangi Hat
🕒 Mo-Fr 10:00-16:00, Sa 10:00-12:00📍 48.0 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Budhra

Mandal centre

Pothia · ≈ 64 km

≈ 2 h 12 min by car · 2 h 36 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Kishanganj · ≈ 39 km

≈ 1 h 20 min by car · 1 h 35 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 12,131 people

Raghopur · ≈ 6.7 km

≈ 14 min by car · 16 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Patna286 kmcapital
Kolkata360 km
Delhi1110 km
Hyderabad1355 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationSudhani13 km
Bus stopBotolbari10 km
Hospital / PHCDalkhola Hospital15 km
ATM / banksbi24 km
Petrol pumpReliance7 km
Collegecollege ground34 km
Police stationRailway Police Force RPF34 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Budhra

1 Mosque mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🕌Sabdhan MosqueMosque3.9 km ↗

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September 2026

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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts

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American woman who moved to Bihar village says US life isn't always easy: ‘Everything is expensive’ | Trending

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Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts

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Ganesh Chaturthi

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Hartalika Teej

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Rishi Panchami

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News from Kishanganj & Bihar

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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts
Vajiram & Ravi3h ago
American woman who moved to Bihar village says US life isn't always easy: ‘Everything is expensive’ | Trending
Hindustan Times9h ago
Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts
Inshorts11h ago
Shivraj Singh Chouhan to undertake extensive flood assessment in Bihar
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Giant crocodile wanders into Bihar village, forest team captures it in tense rescue
India Today20h ago
Floods submerge schools in Bihar village, teacher turns boat into classroom
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What is the pincode of Budhra?

The pincode of Budhra, Pothia block, Kishanganj district, Bihar is 855117. The post office is Taiyabpur.

Which post office delivers to Budhra?

Mail for Budhra is delivered through Taiyabpur post office, pincode 855117, in Pothia block, Kishanganj district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Budhra located?

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

What is the population of Budhra as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Budhra village has a population of 3,617 across 764 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Budhra?

The current sarpanch of Budhra gram panchayat is Ruquya khatoon.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Budhra in?

Budhra falls under the Purnia Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Budhra in?

Budhra falls under the Dhamdaha assembly constituency (AC #61) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Budhra?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Budhra village is 41.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Budhra?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Budhra village is 929 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Budhra?

The nearest health facility to Budhra is PHC Gangi (~47.9 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Budhra?

12 schemes currently match residents of Budhra, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Budhra from Kishanganj district centre?

Budhra is approximately 39 km (straight-line) from the centre of Kishanganj district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Budhra?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Budhra village is 222590.

Which is the nearest town to Budhra?

Raghopur (population 12,131, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 7 km from Budhra in a straight line.

How big is Budhra compared to other villages in Pothia block?

Budhra ranks 16 of 149 villages in Pothia block by Census 2011 population (3,617 residents).

How far is Budhra from Patna?

Budhra is about 286 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 372 km.

How far is Budhra from Kolkata?

Budhra is about 360 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 469 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Budhra?

Sudhani is the nearest railway station to Budhra, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Budhra?

Botolbari is the nearest bus stop to Budhra, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Budhra?

Dalkhola Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Budhra, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Budhra?

sbi is the nearest ATM or bank to Budhra, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Budhra?

Reliance is the nearest petrol pump to Budhra, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Who is the MLA of Budhra?

Budhra falls under Dhamdaha assembly constituency (AC 61). The sitting MLA is Leshi Singh (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Budhra?

Budhra is in Purnia Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Pappu Yadav (IND).

What is the population of Budhra in 2026?

Budhra is estimated at 3,179 people in 2026, down about 12% from 3,617 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Budhra in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Budhra in Kishanganj district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Budhra?

Ruquya khatoon is the sarpanch of Budhra gram panchayat, Pothia block. See the sarpanch list of Pothia block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-08
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)