Quick answer
Barbigha is an anchal (circle) in Sheikhpura district, Bihar, with 9 gram panchayats and 56 villages (LGD code 1372).
About Barbigha Anchal
Barbigha (बरबीघा) is an anchal (circle) of Sheikhpura district in Bihar, the revenue unit below the district. This is where land and revenue work happens: the Circle Officer (CO) keeps the land records (Jamabandi / Khatiyan), decides mutations (Dakhil-Kharij), issues income, caste and residence certificates and hears revenue cases. LGD code: 1372.
Barbigha anchal has 56 revenue villages in 9 gram panchayats, which belong to the Barbigha development block.
Barbigha at a glance
| Name | Barbigha / बरबीघा |
|---|---|
| Type | Anchal (Circle) |
| LGD code | 1372 |
| District | Sheikhpura |
| Division | Munger Division |
| State | Bihar |
| Gram Panchayats | 9 |
| Villages | 56 |
| Coordinates | 25.2150° N, 85.7591° E |
| Census 2011 code | 1372 |
Barbigha Anchal LGD code
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|---|---|
| Census 2011 code |
The LGD (Local Government Directory) code is a permanent number the Government of India gives every village, panchayat, block and district. eGramSwaraj, nrega.nic.in and many other portals look places up by it, so keep it handy when you fill in an online form.
Barbigha Anchal Gram Panchayat and Village List
Barbigha Anchal has 9 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Mukhiya, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.
Population of Barbigha
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Sheikhpura district, which Barbigha is part of:
| Rural population | 5,27,340 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 82,905 |
| Rural literacy rate | 62.3% |
| Rural sex ratio | 936 |
| Rural SC population share | 21.5% |
| Rural work participation | 36.7% |
Administration
In Barbigha Anchal, the Circle Officer (CO) runs revenue work. Revenue courts, certificates and mutation cases are dealt with here, and the Circle Inspector and the Rajasva Karmachari keep land records at village level.
Places near Barbigha
The Anchals (Circles) closest to Barbigha, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:
| Anchal (Circle) | District | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarmera | Nalanda | 7.4 km | north-east |
| Asthawan | Nalanda | 9.7 km | west |
| Sheikhpura | Sheikhpura | 11 km | south-east |
| Shekhopur Sarai | Sheikhpura | 11 km | south-west |
| Bind | Nalanda | 12 km | north-west |
| Ghat Kusumbha | Sheikhpura | 17 km | east |
Other Anchals (Circles) in Sheikhpura
Citizen services: how to get things done
Income, caste and domicile certificates
- Apply at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or on RTPS Bihar (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in). Take your Aadhaar, a photo and a signed self-declaration.
- The application goes to Barbigha Anchal. The Rajasva Karmachari checks it in the village and the Circle Inspector sends the report on.
- The Circle Officer (CO) issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.
Jamabandi / Khatiyan (land record) and Dakhil-Kharij (mutation)
- On Bihar Bhumi (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in), choose district Sheikhpura, Anchal Barbigha and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Jamabandi / Khatiyan.
- You can get a certified copy at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or the Anchal office. Check the status of a Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) case on Bihar Bhumi (Dakhil-Kharij status) (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in).
Birth and death certificates
- Report a birth or death in the village to the Panchayat Secretary within 21 days; they are the registrar for rural areas. If a baby is born in a hospital, the hospital registers the birth.
- Download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in. If you register after 21 days, you may need an affidavit and an order from the Circle Officer (CO).
Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)
- Complain about any government service on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call 1800 345 6284. It goes to the officer responsible, and you can track what happens online.
- To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at the block office. Works and payments are also listed on egramswaraj.gov.in.
Portals and procedures change, so check with the office before you apply. If a link has moved, look for the service by name on the portal's home page.
Barbigha Anchal: frequently asked questions
Which district is Barbigha Anchal in?
Barbigha Anchal is in Sheikhpura district (Munger Division).
How many gram panchayats are there in Barbigha Anchal?
There are 9 gram panchayats in Barbigha Anchal.
How many villages are there in Barbigha Anchal?
Barbigha Anchal has 56 revenue villages.
What work is done at the Barbigha Anchal office?
The Circle Officer (CO) heads Barbigha anchal. This is where income, caste and domicile certificates are issued and where mutation and revenue court cases are heard, while the Rajasva Karmachari keeps the land records for each village.
Which blocks fall in Barbigha Anchal?
All the gram panchayats of Barbigha Anchal are in one development block: Barbigha.
Which assembly constituencies cover Barbigha Anchal?
Who are the MLAs of Barbigha Anchal?
The MLAs for Barbigha Anchal (2025 election) are Barbigha: Dr. Kumar Puspanjay (Janata Dal (United)); Asthawan: Jitendra Kumar (Janata Dal (United)).
Which Lok Sabha constituencies and MPs cover Barbigha Anchal?
Barbigha Anchal falls in 2 Lok Sabha constituencies: Nawada: Vivek Thakur (Bharatiya Janata Party); Nalanda: Kaushalendra Kumar (Janata Dal (United)).
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How can I check land records (Jamabandi / Khatiyan) of Barbigha Anchal?
Go to Bihar Bhumi (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in), pick district Sheikhpura and Anchal Barbigha, then your village, and search by account number, plot (khasra) number or owner’s name to see the Jamabandi / Khatiyan. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or the Barbigha Anchal office.
How do I check the status of a Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) case in Barbigha Anchal?
Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) cases from Barbigha Anchal are heard in its revenue court. You can track a case on Bihar Bhumi (Dakhil-Kharij status) (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in) with the case number or the account details.
How do I get an income, caste or domicile certificate in Barbigha Anchal?
Apply at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or on RTPS Bihar (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. The application goes to Barbigha Anchal; after a check in your village, the digitally signed certificate is issued and you can download it from the portal.
How far is Barbigha Anchal from Sheikhpura district headquarters?
The centre of Barbigha Anchal is about 13 km north-west of Sheikhpura district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.
Which is the nearest railway station to Barbigha Anchal?
The nearest railway station to the centre of Barbigha Anchal is Kastla Kasmabad (KSMB), about 12 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Sheikpura (SHK), 13 km; Dergaon Halt (DGNH), 14 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Barbigha Anchal?
The nearest airport to the centre of Barbigha Anchal is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 79 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Gaya Airport (GAY), about 97 km away.
Which anchals (circles) are near Barbigha Anchal?
Neighbouring anchals (circles) of Barbigha Anchal: Sarmera (7.4 km), Asthawan (9.7 km), Sheikhpura (11 km), Shekhopur Sarai (11 km) and Bind (12 km).
Data sources and updates
We built this page from public, open government data. Each figure is as of its source’s date and may have changed since, so check with the office concerned before using it for anything official.
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