Kochali village, Dagarua block | Pincode 854326

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Shamshad

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LGD code: 224175
Pincode: 854326
Post office: Gulabbagh
Population: 2,683
Households: 586
Literacy rate: 35.1%
Sex ratio: 971 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,085

Census 2011 · in context

How Kochali compares

By population, Kochali ranks #27 of 154 villages in Dagarua mandal.

Literacy rate

35.1%

−0.8% vs mandal average

Kochali: 35.1%
Dagarua mandal: 35.9%
Purnia district: 40.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

971

+47 vs mandal average

Kochali: 971
Dagarua mandal: 924

Household size

people per home

4.6

−0.3 vs mandal average

Kochali: 4.6
Dagarua mandal: 4.9

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

Kochali at a glance

Kochali is a village of 2,683 people in 586 households (Census 2011) in Dagarua block, Purnia district, Bihar, the 27th-largest of 154 villages in Dagarua block. Literacy is 35%, about the same as the block average of 36% and the sex ratio is 971 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 854326, served by Gulabbagh post office; the LGD village code is 224175. The sarpanch is Shamshad, and the village votes in Dhamdaha assembly constituency, represented by MLA Leshi Singh. The population is estimated at 3,163 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kochali · this village	2,683	35%	—
Tauli · Dagarua	3,020	33%	—
Basbaili · Dagarua	2,014	39%	—
Bandrak · Dagarua	1,332	32%	—
Baraili · Dagarua	1,312	48%	—
Majhaili · Dagarua	880	44%	—
Gobindpur · Dagarua	760	34%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kochali

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
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: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: PURNIA
Distance to nearest town (km): 17
Distance to district HQ (km): 17
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 10
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Rampur
Total area (ha): 351
Irrigated area (ha): 120
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Kochali

LGD code: 224175
Pincode: 854326
Post office: Gulabbagh
Population (Census 2011): 2,683
Population (projected 2026): 3,163
Households: 586
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 971
Literacy rate: 35.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dhamdaha
Member of Parliament: Pappu Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Leshi Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Shamshad
Block / Mandal: Dagarua
Nearest railway station: Aurahi (5.1 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 Purnia district level

Then & Now

Kochali — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,683

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,163

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

586

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

691

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: 2,683Census 2011
Households: 586Census 2011
Literacy rate: 35.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 971 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,1632026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 6912026 projection
Active job cards: 2,61,145MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,37,048MGNREGA · 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: 938NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 47.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 92.4%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 35.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 81.8%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 66.0%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 · Purnia district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Purnia district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Purnia 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.

Boundary & surroundings

Kochali on the mapकोचली

Centred on Dagarua mandal

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Lead story

September 2026

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Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain

Reported by WION.

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Sep

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Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj

Reported by ChiniMandi.

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Sep

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Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda

Reported by DD News.

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News from Purnia & Bihar

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Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain
wionews.com18h ago
Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj
ChiniMandi21h ago
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
DD Newsyesterday
If the Son canal system has more water, why are Bihar’s fields still thirsty?
Counterview2 days ago
Meet the solar didis turning sunlight into a source of livelihood in rural Bihar
YourStory.com2 days ago
Rain deficit notwithstanding, Bihar achieves 99% paddy coverage
The Times of India3 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Kochali

What is the pincode of Kochali?

The pincode of Kochali, Dagarua block, Purnia district, Bihar is 854326. The post office is Gulabbagh.

Which post office delivers to Kochali?

Mail for Kochali is delivered through Gulabbagh post office, pincode 854326, in Dagarua block, Purnia district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kochali located?

Kochali is a village in Dagarua block of Purnia district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Kochali as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kochali village has a population of 2,683 across 586 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kochali?

The current sarpanch of Kochali gram panchayat is Shamshad.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kochali in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kochali in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Kochali?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kochali village is 35.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Kochali?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kochali village is 971 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Kochali?

The nearest railway station to Kochali is Aurahi (~5.1 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kochali?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kochali, 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.

What is the LGD code of Kochali?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kochali village is 224175.

How big is Kochali compared to other villages in Dagarua block?

Kochali ranks 27 of 154 villages in Dagarua block by Census 2011 population (2,683 residents).

Who is the MLA of Kochali?

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

Who is the MP for Kochali?

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

What is the population of Kochali in 2026?

Kochali is estimated at 3,163 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,683 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kochali in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Kochali?

Shamshad is the sarpanch of Kochali gram panchayat, Dagarua block. See the sarpanch list of Dagarua block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-09-23
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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