Quick answer
Kursela is an anchal (circle) in Katihar district, Bihar, with 5 gram panchayats and 22 villages (LGD code 1155).
About Kursela Anchal
Kursela (कुर्सेला) is an anchal (circle) of Katihar 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: 1155.
Kursela anchal has 22 revenue villages in 5 gram panchayats, which belong to the Kursela development block.
Kursela at a glance
| Name | Kursela / कुर्सेला |
|---|---|
| Type | Anchal (Circle) |
| LGD code | 1155 |
| District | Katihar |
| Division | Purnia Division |
| State | Bihar |
| Gram Panchayats | 5 |
| Villages | 22 |
| Coordinates | 25.4317° N, 87.2665° E |
| Census 2011 code | 1155 |
Kursela 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.
Kursela Anchal Gram Panchayat and Village List
Kursela Anchal has 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Muradpur | पूर्वी मुरादपुर | Kursela | 2 | 96594 |
| Jarlahi | जरलाही | Kursela | 3 | 96595 |
| North Muradpur | उत्तरी मुरादपुर | Kursela | 0 | 96596 |
| Shahpurdharmi | शाहपुरधर्मी | Kursela | 15 | 96597 |
| South Muradpur | दक्षिणी मुरादपुर | Kursela | 2 | 96598 |
Population of Kursela
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Katihar district, which Kursela is part of:
| Rural population | 27,97,207 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 5,65,512 |
| Rural literacy rate | 49.6% |
| Rural sex ratio | 921 |
| Rural SC population share | 8.3% |
| Rural work participation | 33.5% |
Administration
In Kursela 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 Kursela
The Anchals (Circles) closest to Kursela, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:
| Anchal (Circle) | District | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rangra Chowk | Bhagalpur | 9.2 km | south-west |
| Sameli | Katihar | 9.7 km | north |
| Gopalpur | Bhagalpur | 14 km | south-west |
| Rupauli | Purnia | 15 km | north-west |
| Barari | Katihar | 18 km | east |
| Kahalgaon | Bhagalpur | 20 km | south |
Other Anchals (Circles) in Katihar
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 Kursela 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 Katihar, Anchal Kursela 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.
Kursela Anchal: frequently asked questions
Which district is Kursela Anchal in?
Kursela Anchal is in Katihar district (Purnia Division).
How many gram panchayats are there in Kursela Anchal?
There are 5 gram panchayats in Kursela Anchal.
How many villages are there in Kursela Anchal?
Kursela Anchal has 22 revenue villages.
What work is done at the Kursela Anchal office?
The Circle Officer (CO) heads Kursela 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 Kursela Anchal?
All the gram panchayats of Kursela Anchal are in one development block: Kursela.
Which assembly constituency does Kursela come under?
Kursela comes under the Barari Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.
Who is the MLA of Kursela?
The MLA for Barari is Bijay Singh (Janata Dal (United)), elected in the 2025 assembly election. They got 1,07,842 votes (47.2%) and won by 10,984 votes.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kursela in?
Kursela is in the Katihar Lok Sabha constituency.
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Who is the MP of Kursela?
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.
How can I check land records (Jamabandi / Khatiyan) of Kursela Anchal?
Go to Bihar Bhumi (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in), pick district Katihar and Anchal Kursela, 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 Kursela Anchal office.
How do I check the status of a Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) case in Kursela Anchal?
Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) cases from Kursela 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 Kursela 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 Kursela Anchal; after a check in your village, the digitally signed certificate is issued and you can download it from the portal.
How far is Kursela Anchal from Katihar district headquarters?
The centre of Kursela Anchal is about 33 km south-west of Katihar district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.
Which is the nearest railway station to Kursela Anchal?
The nearest railway station to the centre of Kursela Anchal is Kursela (KUE), about 1.6 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Katareah (KTRH), 8.0 km; Bakhri (BKHR), 10 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Kursela Anchal?
The nearest airport to the centre of Kursela Anchal is Darbhanga Airport (DBR), about 159 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Bagdogra Airport (IXB), about 175 km away.
Which anchals (circles) are near Kursela Anchal?
Neighbouring anchals (circles) of Kursela Anchal: Rangra Chowk (9.2 km), Sameli (9.7 km), Gopalpur (14 km), Rupauli (15 km) and Barari (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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