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Korha Block

कोढ़ा · Bihar › Katihar

Gram Panchayats
23
Villages
76
Schools
175

Quick answer

Korha is a development block in Katihar district, Bihar, with 23 gram panchayats and 76 villages (LGD code 1808). This directory lists 175 schools and 2 post offices here.

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

About Korha Block

The Korha (कोढ़ा) 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 1808.

There are 23 gram panchayats and 76 villages in Korha block, which puts it at number 4 of 16 blocks in Katihar by panchayat count. For land and revenue work, villagers go to Korha anchal.

Korha is about 13 km north-west of Katihar headquarters as the crow flies.

Villages in this block vote in the Korha assembly constituency.

Korha at a glance

NameKorha / कोढ़ा
TypeBlock
LGD code1808
DistrictKatihar
DivisionPurnia Division
StateBihar
Gram Panchayats23
Villages76
Coordinates25.6027° N, 87.4548° E
Schools175
Post Offices2

Map of Korha

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

Korha Block Gram Panchayat List

Korha Block has 23 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Mukhiya, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.

Gram PanchayatName in HindiVillagesLGD code
Baharkhalबहरखाल596571
Basgarhaबांसगाढ़ा096572
Bawanganjबावनगंज396573
Bhatwaraभटवारा496574
Binodpurविनोदपुर496575
Bishahariyaबिषहरिया596576
Bishanpurबिशनपुर196577
Chandwaचंदवा496578
Dighriदिघरी296579
Fulwariaफुलवरिया796580
Kheriaखेरिया196581
Korhaकोढ़ा096582
Madhuraमधुरा196583
Mahinathpurमहिनाथपुर396584
Makhdampurमखदमपुर796585
Musapurमुसापुर396586
Pawaiपवई896587
Rajwaraरजवार596588
Rampurरामपुर996589
Rautaraरौतारा196590
Sandalpurसंदलपुर196591
Simaria Northसिमरिया उत्तरी096592
Simaria Southसिमरिया दक्षिणी296593

Population of Korha

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

Korha Block office: BDO and contacts

The Block Development Officer (BDO) heads the Korha 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 Korha 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.

Korha Pramukh (Panchayat Samiti) and MLAs

No.Assembly ConstituencyMLA (party)Lok Sabha Constituency
69KorhaKavita Devi (Bharatiya Janata Party)Purnia

Panchayat elections

Mukhiya seats won by women
57%2021CalculatedState Election Commission, Bihar
Candidates per Mukhiya seat
6.32021CalculatedState Election Commission, Bihar

Women won 13 of the 23 Mukhiya seats in Korha in the 2021 panchayat election (57%), 2 of them on seats not reserved for women. 2021CalculatedState Election Commission, Bihar

In the 2021 panchayat election, an average of 6.3 candidates stood for each Mukhiya's seat in Korha, against 8.2 across Bihar.

How Korha 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
50.6/1002023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Across its panchayats, Korha averages 50.6 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, 15th of 16 in Katihar, about the same as the Bihar average of 51.9. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

None of the 23 scored panchayats of Korha reached the Front Runner band (75+) in 2023-24.

Scores on the nine development themes

Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods65.9
Healthy panchayat54.2
Child-friendly panchayat38.9
Water-sufficient panchayat39.5
Clean and green panchayat51.8
Self-sufficient infrastructure45.4
Socially just and secured65.0
Good governance59.1
Women-friendly panchayat49.5

Korha does best on “Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods” (65.9) and worst on “Child-friendly panchayat” (38.9). That 27-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Schools in and near Korha

Korha Block has 175 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.

Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Korha

On record in Korha Block: 2 Post Offices.

Facilities at a glance

FacilityCount
🏫 Schools175View list
📮 Post Offices2View list
🚉 Railway Stations1View list

How to reach Korha

Semapur station (8.8 km) is the closest railway station to the middle of Korha.

The nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, about 148 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Katihar headquartersDistrict13 kmnorth-west
Semapur (SMO)Railway Station8.8 kmsouth
Rautara (RWA)Railway Station11 kmnorth-east
Dalan (DLF)Railway Station11 kmeast
Bagdogra AirportAirport148 kmnorth-east
Darbhanga AirportAirport167 kmnorth-west

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

How far Korha 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 bank branch
8.7 kmCalculatedRBI bank branch list
Nearest railway station
6.9 kmCalculatedDataMeet railways

On average, a gram panchayat in Korha is 8.7 km from the nearest bank branch (farther than the Bihar average of 7.5 km). CalculatedRBI bank branch list

A typical gram panchayat in Korha is 6.9 km from the nearest railway station. Gram panchayats in Korha are, on average, 4.2 km from the nearest post office.

Places near Korha

These are the nearest Blocks to Korha (straight-line distance). Handy for finding neighbouring villages, markets and offices:

BlockDistrictDistanceDirection
KatiharKatihar14 kmsouth-east
BarariKatihar15 kmsouth
Purnia EastPurnia15 kmnorth-east
FalkaKatihar16 kmwest
HasanganjKatihar16 kmeast
MansahiKatihar20 kmsouth-east

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 Korha 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, Korha 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 Korha 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 Korha may get extra monitoring and convergence funding. 2018Wider-area figure: KatiharNITI Aayog

Government schemes for residents of Korha

Households in Korha 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 Korha

Elevation
35 mCalculatedSRTM elevation model
Average annual rainfall
1,348 mm2001-2020CalculatedNASA POWER

The gram panchayats of Korha lie at an average of about 35 metres above sea level. CalculatedSRTM elevation model

Korha gets roughly 1,300 mm of rain in an average year. The land around it is almost flat: heights within 2 km vary by only about 9 m, typical of the alluvial plains.

Land cover around Korha

Land cover within about 2 km

  • Cropland 74%
  • Tree cover 18%
  • Built-up land 5.1%
  • Water and wetland 2.5%
  • Grass and scrub 0.6%

Averaged over its gram panchayats, the land around Korha's villages is about 74% cropland, 18% tree cover and 5% built-up (ESA WorldCover 2021). 2021CalculatedESA WorldCover 2021

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Stories from Korha Block

Korha Block: frequently asked questions

Which district is Korha Block in?

Korha Block is in Katihar district (Purnia Division).

How many gram panchayats are there in Korha Block?

There are 23 gram panchayats in Korha Block.

How many villages are there in Korha Block?

Korha Block has 76 revenue villages.

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

The Korha 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 Korha come under?

Korha comes under the Korha Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

Who is the MLA of Korha?

The MLA for Korha is Kavita Devi (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2025 assembly election. They got 1,23,495 votes (51.8%) and won by 22,257 votes.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Korha in?

Korha is in the Purnia Lok Sabha constituency.

Who is the MP of Korha?

The Member of Parliament for Purnia is Rajesh Ranjan Alias Pappu Yadav (Independent), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 5,67,556 votes (47.5%) and won by 23,847 votes.

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Which gram panchayat in Korha Block has the most villages?

Rampur has the most villages (9).

How many Mukhiyas in Korha Block are women?

In the 2021 panchayat election, women won 13 of the 23 Mukhiya seats here (57%).

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

In the 2021 panchayat election, an average of 6.3 candidates contested each Mukhiya seat in Korha Block. No Mukhiya seat was won unopposed.

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

The gram panchayats of Korha average 50.6 out of 100 in PAI 2023-24, about the same as the Bihar average of 51.9.

How many banks and post offices are there in Korha Block?

We list 2 post offices in Korha Block.

How far is Korha Block from Katihar district headquarters?

The centre of Korha Block is about 13 km north-west of Katihar district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.

Which is the nearest railway station to Korha Block?

The nearest railway station to the centre of Korha Block is Semapur (SMO), about 8.8 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Rautara (RWA), 11 km; Dalan (DLF), 11 km.

Which is the nearest airport to Korha Block?

The nearest airport to the centre of Korha Block is Bagdogra Airport (IXB), about 148 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Darbhanga Airport (DBR), about 167 km away.

Which blocks are near Korha Block?

Neighbouring blocks of Korha Block: Katihar (14 km), Barari (15 km), Purnia East (15 km), Falka (16 km) and Hasanganj (16 km).

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

On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, district Katihar and block Korha, 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 Korha 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 Korha 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 Korha 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 Korha 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 Korha Block and the department concerned, and you can track it online with the complaint number.

What is the altitude of Korha Block above sea level?

The gram panchayats of Korha Block lie at an average of about 35 metres above sea level (SRTM terrain model).

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

On 2001-2020 averages, the gram panchayats of Korha Block get about 1,350 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 Korha Block?

Around the gram panchayats of Korha Block, the land is on average 74% cropland, 18% tree cover, 5% built-up land and 2% 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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