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★ Revenue village · Pothia block · Kishanganj ★

Mahsul Village

Pothia block
Pincode 855117
Area 361 ha
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Mahsul is a revenue village in Pothia block, Kishanganj district, Bihar. It had a population of 2,641 in 555 households (Census 2011).

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Census 2011 Snapshot

2,641 souls. 555 homes.

Pothia block, Kishanganj district, Bihar.

39.4%
Literacy
1,013
Sex ratio
361 ha
Total area
881
Workforce
LGD 222607Source: Census 2011 + LGD

Mahsul 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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In context · Census 2011 · LGD

Mahsul at a glance

Mahsul is one of the larger villages of Pothia block — 32nd of 141 by population, with 2,641 people in 555 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 39.4%, below Kishanganj district's 53.7% (Pothia block: 51.3%), while the sex ratio was 1,013 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 952. It falls under Koltha gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 855117. The village covers 361 hectares — about 3.6 km², or roughly 731 people per km² (Census 2011).

Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026

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LGD village code222607
Census 2011 code222607
Gram panchayatKoltha · LGD 96850
Pincode855117
BlockPothia · LGD 1124
DistrictKishanganj
StateBihar
Male / Female1,312 / 1,329 · 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

Mahsul is in the Koltha (कोल्था) gram panchayat.

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

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Census 2011 · in context

How Mahsul compares

By population, Mahsul ranks #32 of 141 inhabited villages in Pothia block.

Literacy rate%
39.4%
−11.9% vs Pothia block average
Mahsul
39.4%
Pothia block
51.3%
Kishanganj district
53.7%
Sex ratio♀ per 1000 ♂
1,013
+80 vs Pothia block average
Mahsul
1,013
Pothia block
933
Kishanganj district
952
Household sizepeople per home
4.8
−0.2 vs Pothia block average
Mahsul
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 Mahsul 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 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

Mahsul — Census 2011 to estimated 2026

Estimate · not a census count
Population · 2011
2,641
Census 2011 count
Population · 2026 (estimate)
≈ 3,360
estimate, not a census count
Households · 2011
555
Census 2011 count
Households · 2026 (estimate)
≈ 710
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
2,641Census 2011
Male / female
1,312 / 1,329
Households
555
People per home
4.8
Education
Literacy rate
39.4%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Work
Workers
881
Work participation
33.4%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 Mahsul. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.

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Mahsul · 26.5272° N, 88.1178° E

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Essential services & places near Mahsul

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Banks, ATMs & post offices147 in Kishanganj district

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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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Government offices2 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 Mahsul

  1. Where is Mahsul located?

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

  2. Which district is Mahsul in?

    Mahsul is in Kishanganj district of Bihar.

  3. Which gram panchayat does Mahsul belong to?

    Mahsul comes under the Koltha gram panchayat.

  4. What is the pincode of Mahsul?

    The pincode of Mahsul, Pothia, Kishanganj is 855117.

  5. What is the population of Mahsul?

    As per the 2011 Census, Mahsul had a population of 2,641 (1,312 males and 1,329 females).

  6. How many households are there in Mahsul?

    Mahsul had 555 households at the 2011 Census.

  7. What is the area of Mahsul?

    Mahsul covers about 361 hectares.

  8. What is the literacy rate of Mahsul?

    The literacy rate of Mahsul was 39.4% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).

  9. What is the sex ratio of Mahsul?

    Mahsul had 1,013 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.

  10. Which development block is Mahsul in?

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

  11. What is the LGD code of Mahsul?

    The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Mahsul is 222607 and its Census 2011 village code is 222607.

  12. Which villages are near Mahsul?

    Villages near Mahsul 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 Mahsul in 2026?

    No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Mahsul's Census 2011 population of 2,641 by Bihar's official RGI projection (+27.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 3,360 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.

  14. Who is the sarpanch of Mahsul?

    The sarpanch of Mahsul 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 Mahsul's shops. Best mandi price near Mahsul →

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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