Quick answer
Kurtha is an anchal (circle) in Arwal district, Bihar, with 10 gram panchayats and 68 villages (LGD code 1546).
About Kurtha Anchal
Kurtha (कुर्था) is an anchal (circle) of Arwal 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: 1546.
Kurtha anchal has 68 revenue villages in 10 gram panchayats, which belong to the Kurtha development block.
Kurtha at a glance
| Name | Kurtha / कुर्था |
|---|---|
| Type | Anchal (Circle) |
| LGD code | 1546 |
| District | Arwal |
| Division | Magadh Division |
| State | Bihar |
| Gram Panchayats | 10 |
| Villages | 68 |
| Coordinates | 25.1248° N, 84.8173° E |
| Census 2011 code | 1546 |
Kurtha 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.
Kurtha Anchal Gram Panchayat and Village List
Kurtha Anchal has 10 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Mukhiya, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.
| Gram Panchayat | Name in Hindi | Block | Villages | LGD code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahamadpur Harna Panchayat | अहमदपुर हरना पंचायत | Kurtha | 7 | 238535 |
| Bara Panchayat | बाड़ा पंचायत | Kurtha | 5 | 238529 |
| Dhamaul Panchayat | धमौल पंचायत | Kurtha | 2 | 238526 |
| Embrahimpur Panchayat | इब्राहिमपुर पंचायत | Kurtha | 8 | 238525 |
| Kodmarae Panchayat | कोदमरई पंचायत | Kurtha | 10 | 238528 |
| Manikpur Panchayat | मानिकपुर पंचायत | Kurtha | 5 | 238533 |
| Nadaura Panchayat | नदौरा पंचायत | Kurtha | 14 | 238532 |
| Nidhwan Panchayat | निधवॉ पंचायत | Kurtha | 3 | 238534 |
| Pinjrawan Panchayat | पिंजरावॉ पंचायत | Kurtha | 7 | 238527 |
| Sachae Panchaya | सचई पंचायत | Kurtha | 7 | 238531 |
Population of Kurtha
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Arwal district, which Kurtha is part of:
| Rural population | 6,48,994 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 1,09,769 |
| Rural literacy rate | 66.8% |
| Rural sex ratio | 929 |
| Rural SC population share | 20.3% |
| Rural work participation | 34.2% |
Administration
In Kurtha 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 Kurtha
The Anchals (Circles) closest to Kurtha, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:
| Anchal (Circle) | District | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ratni Faridpur | Jehanabad | 7.3 km | north-east |
| Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur | Arwal | 8.5 km | west |
| Karpi | Arwal | 12 km | north-west |
| Jehanabad | Jehanabad | 18 km | north-east |
| Tikari | Gaya | 18 km | south |
| Makhdumpur | Jehanabad | 19 km | east |
Other Anchals (Circles) in Arwal
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 Kurtha 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 Arwal, Anchal Kurtha 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.
Kurtha Anchal: frequently asked questions
Which district is Kurtha Anchal in?
Kurtha Anchal is in Arwal district (Magadh Division).
How many gram panchayats are there in Kurtha Anchal?
There are 10 gram panchayats in Kurtha Anchal.
How many villages are there in Kurtha Anchal?
Kurtha Anchal has 68 revenue villages.
What work is done at the Kurtha Anchal office?
The Circle Officer (CO) heads Kurtha 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 Kurtha Anchal?
All the gram panchayats of Kurtha Anchal are in one development block: Kurtha.
Which assembly constituency does Kurtha come under?
Kurtha comes under the Kurtha Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.
Who is the MLA of Kurtha?
The MLA for Kurtha is Pappu Kumar Verma (Janata Dal (United)), elected in the 2025 assembly election. They got 74,466 votes (44.9%) and won by 5,481 votes.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kurtha in?
Kurtha is in the Jahanabad Lok Sabha constituency.
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Who is the MP of Kurtha?
The Member of Parliament for Jahanabad is Surendra Prasad Yadav (Rashtriya Janata Dal), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 4,43,035 votes (47.9%) and won by 1,42,591 votes.
How can I check land records (Jamabandi / Khatiyan) of Kurtha Anchal?
Go to Bihar Bhumi (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in), pick district Arwal and Anchal Kurtha, 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 Kurtha Anchal office.
How do I check the status of a Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) case in Kurtha Anchal?
Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) cases from Kurtha 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 Kurtha 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 Kurtha Anchal; after a check in your village, the digitally signed certificate is issued and you can download it from the portal.
How far is Kurtha Anchal from Arwal district headquarters?
The centre of Kurtha Anchal is about 20 km south-east of Arwal district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.
Which is the nearest railway station to Kurtha Anchal?
The nearest railway station to the centre of Kurtha Anchal is Tehta (THA), about 17 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Makhdumpur Gaya (MDE), 17 km; Niyazipur Halt (NZP), 17 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Kurtha Anchal?
The nearest airport to the centre of Kurtha Anchal is Gaya Airport (GAY), about 44 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 59 km away.
Which anchals (circles) are near Kurtha Anchal?
Neighbouring anchals (circles) of Kurtha Anchal: Ratni Faridpur (7.3 km), Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur (8.5 km), Karpi (12 km), Jehanabad (18 km) and Tikari (18 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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- DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point, Open algorithm
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