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Barsoi Block

बारसोई · Bihar › Katihar

Gram Panchayats
27
Villages
221
Schools
269

Quick answer

Barsoi is a development block in Katihar district, Bihar, with 27 gram panchayats and 221 villages (LGD code 1802). This directory lists 269 schools here.

· Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

About Barsoi Block

The Barsoi (बारसोई) development block is in Katihar district, Bihar, part of the Purnia Division. The block sits between the village panchayats and the district: the Panchayat Samiti, headed by the Pramukh (Panchayat Samiti), plans works for the whole block, and the Block Development Officer (BDO) puts schemes into action. Its LGD code is 1802.

There are 27 gram panchayats and 221 villages in Barsoi block, which puts it at number 3 of 16 blocks in Katihar by panchayat count. For land and revenue work, villagers go to Barsoi anchal.

Barsoi is about 41 km east of Katihar headquarters as the crow flies.

Villages in this block vote in the Balrampur assembly constituency.

Barsoi at a glance

NameBarsoi / बारसोई
TypeBlock
LGD code1802
DistrictKatihar
DivisionPurnia Division
StateBihar
Gram Panchayats27
Villages221
Coordinates25.6094° N, 87.9772° E
Schools269

Map of Barsoi

Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Barsoi Block Gram Panchayat List

Barsoi Block has 27 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Mukhiya, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.

Gram PanchayatName in HindiVillagesLGD code
Abadpurआबाद्पुर296480
Baltarबलतर1096481
Bansgaonबांसगाँव1296482
Basalgaonबसलगाँव1496483
Belwaबेलवा996484
Belwa Dangiबेलवाडांगी1796485
Bhawanipurभवानीपुर896486
Bighourhatबिघौरहाट596487
Chandparaचाँदपाड़ा496488
Chapakhorचापाखोर796489
Chaundiचौन्दी496490
Dharampurधर्मपुर796491
Eksallaइकशल्ला796492
Harnaroiहरनारोई296493
Imadpurइमादपुर3293917
Kadamgachhiकदमगाछी1196494
Kamraulकमरौल896495
Kandelapatolकंदेला पटोल1396496
Karnpurकरणपुर1396497
Laguaलगुआ996498
Lagua Dasgramलगुआ दसग्राम696499
Lahgariaलहगरिया1096500
Maheshpurमहेशपुर396501
Nalsarनलसर796503
Shikarpurशिकारपुर896505
Shivanandpurशिवानंदपुर796506
Sudhaniसुधानी1596507

Population of Barsoi

We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Katihar district, which Barsoi is part of:

Census 2011, rural areas
Rural population27,97,207
Rural households5,65,512
Rural literacy rate49.6%
Rural sex ratio921
Rural SC population share8.3%
Rural work participation33.5%

Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)

These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Katihar district, where Barsoi is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:

IndicatorKatihar
Women who are literate49.7%
Women with 10+ years of schooling19.8%
Institutional births66.9%
Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated73.7%
Children under 5 who are stunted43.9%
Women (15–49) who are anaemic68.4%
Households using clean cooking fuel16.9%
Households with improved sanitation44.6%
Households with electricity92.0%
Households with health insurance8.4%
Households with improved drinking water99.2%

Work and livelihood

Most families in and around Barsoi mix small-scale farming with livestock, local trade and seasonal wage work. Since July 2026, VB-G RAM G (which replaced MGNREGA) guarantees each household at least 125 days of work a year on village works such as ponds, roads and plantations. The gram panchayat issues the job cards, and wages go straight into bank or post office accounts.

Barsoi Block office: BDO and contacts

The Block Development Officer (BDO) heads the Barsoi block office, with assistant officers for agriculture, cooperatives, panchayats, social welfare and statistics. The elected Panchayat Samiti, made up of directly elected members and the Mukhiyas of the block’s gram panchayats, chooses the Pramukh (Panchayat Samiti) and approves the block development plan.

Go to the Barsoi block office for PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) houses, Swachh Bharat toilets, pension verification, job guarantee problems (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and complaints about a gram panchayat. You can also file a complaint on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call helpline 1800 345 6284.

Barsoi Pramukh (Panchayat Samiti) and MLAs

No.Assembly ConstituencyMLA (party)Lok Sabha Constituency
65BalrampurSangita Devi (Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas))Katihar

Panchayat elections

Mukhiya seats won by women
58%2021CalculatedState Election Commission, Bihar
Candidates per Mukhiya seat
7.22021CalculatedState Election Commission, Bihar

Women won 15 of the 26 Mukhiya seats in Barsoi in the 2021 panchayat election (58%), 2 of them on seats not reserved for women. 2021CalculatedState Election Commission, Bihar

In the 2021 panchayat election, an average of 7.2 candidates stood for each Mukhiya's seat in Barsoi, against 8.2 across Bihar.

How Barsoi scores on the Panchayat Advancement Index

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj's Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0) gives every gram panchayat a score from 0 to 100 on nine themes of the Localised Sustainable Development Goals. It uses about 150 indicators that panchayats report and block and district officials check.

PAI score
50.5/1002023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Across its panchayats, Barsoi averages 50.5 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, 16th of 16 in Katihar, about the same as the Bihar average of 51.9. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

None of the 27 scored panchayats of Barsoi reached the Front Runner band (75+) in 2023-24.

Scores on the nine development themes

Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods68.3
Healthy panchayat54.7
Child-friendly panchayat37.9
Water-sufficient panchayat40.8
Clean and green panchayat35.6
Self-sufficient infrastructure53.0
Socially just and secured69.7
Good governance63.7
Women-friendly panchayat49.2

Barsoi does best on “Socially just and secured” (69.7) and worst on “Clean and green panchayat” (35.6). That 34-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Schools in and near Barsoi

Barsoi Block has 269 schools on record. See the full list of schools

This list comes from the Ministry of Education’s UDISE+ school register. It covers government, government-aided and private schools and madrasas, each by the highest stage it teaches, from primary to higher secondary. See udiseplus.gov.in for a school’s full record.

Facilities at a glance

FacilityCount
🏫 Schools269View list
🚉 Railway Stations4View list

How to reach Barsoi

The nearest railway station to the centre of Barsoi is Dhachna, about 4.2 km away (NFR zone).

The nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, about 124 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Katihar headquartersDistrict41 kmeast
Dhachna (DHNA)Railway Station4.2 kmnorth
Kachna (KAU)Railway Station5.5 kmnorth-east
Barsoi Jn (BOE)Railway Station7.2 kmnorth-west
Bagdogra AirportAirport124 kmnorth
Darbhanga AirportAirport216 kmwest

Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.

How far Barsoi is from everyday services

Straight-line distances from the panchayat's mapped centre to the nearest facility of each kind. By road, expect them to be 20–40% longer.

Nearest railway station
6.0 kmCalculatedDataMeet railways

A typical gram panchayat in Barsoi is 6.0 km from the nearest railway station. CalculatedDataMeet railways

Gram panchayats in Barsoi are, on average, 20 km from the nearest post office.

Places near Barsoi

The Blocks closest to Barsoi, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:

BlockDistrictDistanceDirection
AzamnagarKatihar15 kmsouth-west
BalrampurKatihar20 kmnorth-west
KadwaKatihar21 kmwest
PranpurKatihar30 kmsouth-west
DandkhoraKatihar31 kmwest
BaisiPurnia35 kmnorth-west

Other Blocks in Katihar

Citizen services: how to get things done

MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work

  1. Apply for a job card at your gram panchayat with photos and Aadhaar of the adult members of the household. An old MGNREGA job card with e-KYC done stays valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Card is issued.
  2. Ask for work in writing and keep the receipt. You now have a right to at least 125 days a year, and if work doesn’t come in the set time, you’re entitled to an unemployment allowance. Check attendance and wage payments on nrega.nic.in with your job card number.

Old-age, widow and disability pension

  1. Apply online on RTPS Bihar (social security pension) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter. Attach proof of age (or of your spouse’s death, or of disability), an income certificate, Aadhaar and your bank passbook.
  2. In villages, the Barsoi Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.

Ration card

  1. To get a new ration card or add family members, apply on RTPS Bihar (ration card service) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter. The card is made out in the name of the eldest woman of the household.
  2. In villages, Barsoi block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.

Income, caste and domicile certificates

  1. 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.
  2. The application goes to your Anchal. The Rajasva Karmachari checks it in the village and the Circle Inspector sends the report on.
  3. The Circle Officer (CO) issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.

Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)

  1. 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.
  2. To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Barsoi block. 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.

Special programmes

Katihar is an Aspirational District under NITI Aayog’s programme, so schemes in Barsoi may get extra monitoring and convergence funding. 2018Wider-area figure: KatiharNITI Aayog

Government schemes for residents of Barsoi

Households in Barsoi can apply for the schemes below, covering housing, work, farming, pensions, health, education and support for women. Each one shows the local office where you apply.

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)

Financial help to build a pucca house with basic amenities for rural families who are homeless or live in kutcha houses.

Benefit₹1.20 lakh in plain areas (plus rural job scheme wages (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and a Swachh Bharat toilet)
Who can applyHouseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha
Where to applythe panchayat secretary and the block office

Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA)

From 1 July 2026 this Act replaces MGNREGA. Every rural household can get at least 125 days of paid unskilled work a year on works the Gram Sabha approves, such as ponds, roads, plantations and farm bunds. Old e-KYC'd MGNREGA job cards stay valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued.

BenefitAt least 125 days of work a year at the notified wage, paid weekly or within 15 days into your bank or post office account
Who can applyAny adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work
Where to applythe panchayat secretary and the block office

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)

Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three instalments of ₹2,000 directly to the bank accounts of land-holding farmer families.

Benefit₹6,000 per year in three instalments
Who can applyFarmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the block office

Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman card)

Cashless hospital treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family per year at empanelled government and private hospitals; all citizens aged 70+ are also covered.

BenefitHealth cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year
Who can applySECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online

Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (household toilet)

Incentive to build an individual household toilet, plus solid and liquid waste management works in villages under ODF Plus.

Benefit₹12,000 incentive for a household toilet
Who can applyRural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories)
Where to applythe panchayat secretary, the block office and online

Jal Jeevan Mission – Har Ghar Jal

Functional household tap connection providing safe drinking water to every rural home, managed with the village water and sanitation committee.

BenefitFree household tap connection
Who can applyAll rural households
Where to applythe panchayat secretary

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)

Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.

BenefitFree LPG connection, first refill and stove
Who can applyAdult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection
Where to applyonline and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC)

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)

Maternity benefit for pregnant and lactating mothers to compensate wage loss and support nutrition.

Benefit₹5,000 for the first child; ₹6,000 if the second child is a girl
Who can applyPregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees)
Where to applythe Anganwadi centre and online

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (zero-balance account)

Basic savings bank account with no minimum balance, RuPay debit card with accident insurance and overdraft facility.

BenefitZero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover
Who can applyAny Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account
Where to applyyour bank branch

Kisan Credit Card (KCC)

Short-term crop loans at a subsidised interest rate for farmers, livestock and fisheries, with interest subvention for prompt repayment.

BenefitCrop loan at an effective 4% interest on timely repayment (up to ₹3 lakh)
Who can applyOwner and tenant farmers, sharecroppers, SHGs/JLGs of farmers, animal husbandry and fisheries farmers
Where to applyyour bank branch

Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)

Cash assistance for institutional delivery in government hospitals, with free transport and care arranged through the ASHA.

Benefit₹1,400 to rural mothers for institutional delivery
Who can applyPregnant women delivering in a government or accredited facility
Where to applythe Anganwadi centre

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (crop insurance)

Crop insurance against natural calamities, pests and diseases at a low farmer premium (2% Kharif, 1.5% Rabi).

BenefitCompensation for notified crop losses
Who can applyAll farmers growing notified crops in notified areas
Where to applyyour bank branch, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online

PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima & PM Suraksha Bima Yojana

Low-cost life cover (₹2 lakh for ₹436 a year) and accident cover (₹2 lakh for ₹20 a year) through your bank account.

Benefit₹2 lakh life cover and ₹2 lakh accident cover
Who can applyBank account holders aged 18–50 (life) and 18–70 (accident)
Where to applyyour bank branch

DAY-NRLM / UP State Rural Livelihood Mission (women's self-help groups)

Organises rural women into self-help groups with revolving funds, bank credit and livelihood training; members can become BC Sakhi, Lakhpati Didi and more.

BenefitRevolving fund, community investment fund and low-interest bank loans
Who can applyWomen from rural households, especially poor and vulnerable families
Where to applythe block office

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Terrain and climate of Barsoi

Elevation
34 mCalculatedSRTM elevation model
Average annual rainfall
1,479 mm2001-2020CalculatedNASA POWER

The gram panchayats of Barsoi lie at an average of about 34 metres above sea level. CalculatedSRTM elevation model

Barsoi gets roughly 1,500 mm of rain in an average year. The land around it is almost flat: heights within 2 km vary by only about 10 m, typical of the alluvial plains.

Land cover around Barsoi

Land cover within about 2 km

  • Cropland 80%
  • Tree cover 13%
  • Built-up land 4.0%
  • Water and wetland 1.2%
  • Grass and scrub 1.6%
  • Bare or sparse land 0.1%

Averaged over its gram panchayats, the land around Barsoi's villages is about 80% cropland, 13% tree cover and 4% built-up (ESA WorldCover 2021). 2021CalculatedESA WorldCover 2021

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Stories from Barsoi Block

Barsoi Block: frequently asked questions

Which district is Barsoi Block in?

Barsoi Block is in Katihar district (Purnia Division).

How many gram panchayats are there in Barsoi Block?

There are 27 gram panchayats in Barsoi Block.

How many villages are there in Barsoi Block?

Barsoi Block has 221 revenue villages.

Where is the Barsoi block office and what does it do?

The Barsoi block office (Khand Vikas Karyalaya) is at the block headquarters in Katihar district. It deals with VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), PM Awas Yojana (Gramin), pension verification, Swachh Bharat Mission and most gram panchayat matters, so it’s where you go when the panchayat can’t sort something out.

Which assembly constituency does Barsoi come under?

Barsoi comes under the Balrampur Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

Who is the MLA of Barsoi?

The MLA for Balrampur is Sangita Devi (Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)), elected in the 2025 assembly election. They got 80,459 votes (29.0%) and won by 389 votes.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Barsoi in?

Barsoi is in the Katihar Lok Sabha constituency.

Who is the MP of Barsoi?

The Member of Parliament for Katihar is Tariq Anwar (Indian National Congress), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 5,67,092 votes (48.4%) and won by 49,863 votes.

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Which gram panchayat in Barsoi Block has the most villages?

Belwa Dangi has the most villages (17).

How many Mukhiyas in Barsoi Block are women?

In the 2021 panchayat election, women won 15 of the 26 Mukhiya seats here (58%).

How many candidates contested each Mukhiya seat in Barsoi Block in 2021?

In the 2021 panchayat election, an average of 7.2 candidates contested each Mukhiya seat in Barsoi Block. No Mukhiya seat was won unopposed.

How do the panchayats of Barsoi perform in the Panchayat Advancement Index?

The gram panchayats of Barsoi average 50.5 out of 100 in PAI 2023-24, about the same as the Bihar average of 51.9.

How far is Barsoi Block from Katihar district headquarters?

The centre of Barsoi Block is about 41 km east of Katihar district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.

Which is the nearest railway station to Barsoi Block?

The nearest railway station to the centre of Barsoi Block is Dhachna (DHNA), about 4.2 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Kachna (KAU), 5.5 km; Barsoi Jn (BOE), 7.2 km.

Which is the nearest airport to Barsoi Block?

The nearest airport to the centre of Barsoi Block is Bagdogra Airport (IXB), about 124 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Darbhanga Airport (DBR), about 216 km away.

Which blocks are near Barsoi Block?

Neighbouring blocks of Barsoi Block: Azamnagar (15 km), Balrampur (20 km), Kadwa (21 km), Pranpur (30 km) and Dandkhora (31 km).

How can I check MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job cards or the PM Awas (Gramin) list for Barsoi Block?

On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, district Katihar and block Barsoi, then your gram panchayat, to see job cards and wage payments. The PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) list works the same way on pmayg.dord.gov.in. Both schemes are run from the Barsoi block office by the Block Development Officer (BDO). MGNREGA became VB-G RAM G on 1 July 2026.

How do I apply for a pension in Barsoi Block?

For old-age, widow or disability pension, apply online on RTPS Bihar (social security pension) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter. The Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies rural applications from Barsoi block, and once approved the pension goes straight into your bank account, so make sure the account is linked to Aadhaar.

How can I file a complaint with the Barsoi Block administration?

File your complaint on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call helpline 1800 345 6284. It goes to the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Barsoi Block and the department concerned, and you can track it online with the complaint number.

What is the altitude of Barsoi Block above sea level?

The gram panchayats of Barsoi Block lie at an average of about 34 metres above sea level (SRTM terrain model).

How much rainfall does Barsoi Block get, and how hot does it get?

On 2001-2020 averages, the gram panchayats of Barsoi Block get about 1,480 mm of rain a year, 78% of it between June and September. The hottest days reach about 45°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 1°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

How much farmland and tree cover is there around Barsoi Block?

Around the gram panchayats of Barsoi Block, the land is on average 80% cropland, 13% tree cover, 4% built-up land and 1% water, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

Data sources and updates

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Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026

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