Ratan Pokhar Village
Ratan Pokhar is a revenue village in Barsoi block, Katihar district, Bihar. It had a population of 902 in 184 households (Census 2011).
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902 souls. 184 homes.
Barsoi block, Katihar district, Bihar.
Ratan Pokhar today
- Bottle gourd₹4,000Barari APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Brinjal₹3,500Barari APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Cauliflower₹4,000Barari APMC · 13 Nov 2026
Happy Chhath Puja 2026 to every family of Ratan Pokhar (रतन पोखर), Barsoi block, Katihar!
Chhath Puja 2026 in Ratan Pokhar
Bihar's official 2026 holiday list: Chhath Puja (Kharna) on Saturday 14 November 2026; Chhath Puja on Sunday 15 November 2026; Chhath Puja on Monday 16 November 2026.
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Ratan Pokhar at a glance
Ratan Pokhar is a mid-sized village of Barsoi block: 902 people in 184 households (Census 2011), 130th of its 218 inhabited villages by population. Literacy stood at 52.2%, above Katihar district's 49.6% (Barsoi block: 43.7%), while the sex ratio was 887 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 921. It falls under Lahgaria gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 854317. The village covers 148 hectares — about 1.5 km², or roughly 609 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Balrampur assembly constituency and the Katihar Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Barsoi (बारसोई) Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 1 self-help group with 12 members (2023-24) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Ratan Pokhar is in the Lahgaria (लहगरिया) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Lahgaria
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Ratan Pokhar compares
By population, Ratan Pokhar ranks #130 of 218 inhabited villages in Barsoi block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Ratan Pokhar ranks
| Ranked by | Ratan Pokhar | In Katihar district | In Bihar | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 902 | 773 of 1,306 (tied) | 25,909 of 39,073 (tied)above 34% | 1,243 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 184 | 782 of 1,306 (tied) | 23,475 of 39,073 (tied)above 40% | 252 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 52.2% | 532 of 1,306 | 29,013 of 39,071 (tied)above 26% | 49.3% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 887 per 1,000 males | 1,007 of 1,305 (tied) | 28,614 of 39,052 (tied)above 26% | 922 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 4.90 per household | 582 of 1,306 (tied) | 31,178 of 39,073 (tied)above 20% | 4.84 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 609.5 per km² | 974 of 1,303 | 30,508 of 38,451 (tied)above 21% | 972.4 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 31.5% | 699 of 1,306 (tied) | 21,199 of 39,073 (tied)above 45% | 32.2% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Ratan Pokhar
In Katihar district
- Kismat BadorBalrampur, Katihar899 people · 52.2% literate · 897 per 1,000 · 4.83 per householdCompare →
- KalbhithaBarsoi, Katihar858 people · 49.8% literate · 898 per 1,000 · 4.90 per householdCompare →
- SinghgaonBarsoi, Katihar887 people · 52.7% literate · 903 per 1,000 · 5.01 per householdCompare →
- MehdibariAzamnagar, Katihar938 people · 52.1% literate · 895 per 1,000 · 4.71 per householdCompare →
- KelabariKadwa, Katihar924 people · 51.5% literate · 890 per 1,000 · 4.67 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Bihar
- Lachhmirampur DakhinwariMadhepura, Madhepura899 people · 52.8% literate · 877 per 1,000 · 4.94 per householdCompare →
- Atarbel RamchauraSinghwara, Darbhanga998 people · 52.9% literate · 887 per 1,000 · 5.02 per householdCompare →
- Ghosd AhabanpurHasanpur, Samastipur876 people · 51.3% literate · 872 per 1,000 · 4.92 per householdCompare →
- Jamunia urf MajurwaSonbarsa, Sitamarhi931 people · 53.5% literate · 892 per 1,000 · 5.03 per householdCompare →
- kanakpurPandaul, Madhubani1,016 people · 50.8% literate · 896 per 1,000 · 4.86 per householdCompare →
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Ratan Pokhar had in Census 2011
- Primary school Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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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
Population, education & work
- Population
- 902Census 2011
- Male / female
- 478 / 424
- Households
- 184
- People per home
- 4.9
- Literacy rate
- 52.2%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 284
- Work participation
- 31.5%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Ratan Pokhar on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Ratan Pokhar. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Ratan Pokhar · 25.5375° N, 87.5660° E
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Bihar Assembly 2025 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Ratan Pokhar
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
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No health facility within 25 km in our places data yet — not reported.
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Essential services & places near Ratan Pokhar
Ratan Pokhar isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Barsoi block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices321 in Katihar district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics253 in Katihar district
Primary / community health centre
Bans Kota
Primary / community health centre
Imadpur
Primary / community health centre
Jamra
Schools & anganwadis6 in Katihar district
Colleges & universities4 in Katihar district
Police & fire stations2 in Katihar district
Government offices2 in Katihar district
Temples12 in Katihar district
Mosques1 in Katihar district
Other places of worship3 in Katihar district
Transport50 in Katihar district
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Railway station
- Sanjay Gram
Railway station
- Sudhani
Railway station
Agriculture services1 in Katihar district
Community places1 in Katihar district
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People often ask about Ratan Pokhar
Where is Ratan Pokhar located?
Ratan Pokhar is a village in Barsoi block of Katihar district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Ratan Pokhar in?
Ratan Pokhar is in Katihar district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Ratan Pokhar belong to?
Ratan Pokhar comes under the Lahgaria gram panchayat.
How is Ratan Pokhar written in the local script?
Ratan Pokhar is written रतन पोखर.
What is the pincode of Ratan Pokhar?
The pincode of Ratan Pokhar, Barsoi, Katihar is 854317.
What is the population of Ratan Pokhar?
As per the 2011 Census, Ratan Pokhar had a population of 902 (478 males and 424 females).
How many households are there in Ratan Pokhar?
Ratan Pokhar had 184 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Ratan Pokhar?
Ratan Pokhar covers about 148 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Ratan Pokhar?
The literacy rate of Ratan Pokhar was 52.2% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Ratan Pokhar?
Ratan Pokhar had 887 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ratan Pokhar in?
Ratan Pokhar is in the Katihar Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Ratan Pokhar?
Tariq Anwar (Indian National Congress) won the Katihar Lok Sabha seat, which includes Ratan Pokhar, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Ratan Pokhar in?
Ratan Pokhar is in the Balrampur assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Ratan Pokhar?
Sangita Devi (Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)) won the Balrampur assembly seat, which includes Ratan Pokhar, in 2025.
Which development block is Ratan Pokhar in?
Ratan Pokhar is in the Barsoi (बारसोई) development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Ratan Pokhar?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Ratan Pokhar is 225053 and its Census 2011 village code is 225053.
Which villages are near Ratan Pokhar?
Villages near Ratan Pokhar include Mansahi (within ~8 km), Dand Khora (about 9 km), Bati (about 9 km), Jagdishpur (about 13 km), Sahja (about 13 km).
What is the population of Ratan Pokhar in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Ratan Pokhar's Census 2011 population of 902 by Bihar's official RGI projection (+27.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 1,150 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Ratan Pokhar?
The sarpanch of Ratan Pokhar 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.
- 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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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 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: 5 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Katihar district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Barari APMC | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Barari APMC | 3,500 | 3,500 | 3,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cauliflower · Cauliflower | Barari APMC | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Raddish | Barari APMC | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 13 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 Ratan Pokhar's shops. Best mandi price near Ratan Pokhar →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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