Quick answer
Khagaria is a district in Munger Division, Bihar, with 7 blocks, 7 anchals (circles) and 129 gram panchayats (LGD code 202). Its population was 16.67 lakh in the 2011 Census, with a literacy rate of 57.9%. The district elects 5 MLAs to the Bihar Vidhan Sabha.
About Khagaria District
Khagaria (खगड़िया) district is in the Munger Division of Bihar, with its headquarters at Khagaria. It has 7 anchals (circles) for revenue work and 7 development blocks with 129 gram panchayats between them. LGD code: 202.
Census 2011 counted 16.67 lakh people in the district, spread over 1,485 km² (about 1,122 people per km²). Literacy was 57.9%, and there were 886 women for every 1,000 men.
The district sends 5 MLAs to the Bihar Vidhan Sabha (Beldaur, Parbatta, Alauli, Khagaria and Sahebpur Kamal) and falls in the Khagaria and Begusarai Lok Sabha constituencies.
Khagaria at a glance
| Name | Khagaria / खगड़िया |
|---|---|
| Type | District |
| LGD code | 202 |
| Division | Munger Division |
| State | Bihar |
| Gram Panchayats | 129 |
| Villages | 282 |
| Blocks | 7 |
| Anchals (Circles) | 7 |
| Population (2011) | 16,66,886 |
| Households | 3,28,823 |
| Literacy rate | 57.9% |
| Sex ratio | 886 |
| Area | 1,485.0 km² |
| Headquarters | Khagaria |
| Coordinates | 25.5000° N, 86.4700° E |
| Census 2011 code | 223 |
| Wikidata | Q49175 |
| Schools | 1,182 |
| Bank Branches | 76 |
| Post Offices | 172 |
Map of Khagaria
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Khagaria District LGD code
| LGD code | |
|---|---|
| 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.
Khagaria District Block List
Khagaria district has 7 development blocks. Each block page lists its gram panchayats, explains what the block office does and sums up local facilities.
| Block | Name in Hindi | Gram Panchayats | Villages | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alauli | अलौली | 21 | 44 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Beldaur | बेलदौर | 16 | 28 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Chautham | चौथम | 13 | 28 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Gogri | गोगरी | 24 | 67 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Khagaria | खगड़िया | 26 | 50 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Mansi | मानसी | 7 | 10 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Parbatta | परबत्ता | 22 | 55 | Gram Panchayat list |
Khagaria District Anchal List
Population of Khagaria
- Population
- 16,66,886
- Households
- 3,28,823
- Literacy rate
- 57.9%
- Sex ratio
- 886
Census 2011 counted 16,66,886 people in Khagaria (8,83,786 male, 7,83,100 female) in 3,28,823 households, or about 5.1 per household. At 57.9%, literacy is lower than the Bihar average of 61.8%. Male literacy is 65.2% against 49.6% for women, a gap of 15.7 percentage points.
There are 886 females for every 1,000 males, compared with 918 in Bihar. Scheduled Castes make up 14.8% of the population and Scheduled Tribes 0.0%. Children aged 0–6 make up 20.5% of residents.
94.8% of Khagaria’s people live in villages and 5.2% in towns and cities.
| Rural population | 15,79,727 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 3,12,717 |
| Rural literacy rate | 56.8% |
| Rural sex ratio | 887 |
| Rural SC population share | 15.2% |
| Rural work participation | 34.0% |
Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)
Key figures for Khagaria district from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5, 2019–21):
| Indicator | Khagaria |
|---|---|
| Women who are literate | 51.8% |
| Women with 10+ years of schooling | 26.6% |
| Institutional births | 74.2% |
| Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated | 64.7% |
| Children under 5 who are stunted | 34.8% |
| Women (15–49) who are anaemic | 59.5% |
| Households using clean cooking fuel | 33.2% |
| Households with improved sanitation | 65.0% |
| Households with electricity | 94.5% |
| Households with health insurance | 15.6% |
| Households with improved drinking water | 98.8% |
Work and livelihood
At Census 2011, 33.6% of people in Khagaria were workers. Of them, 18.6% farmed their own land, 58.1% were farm labourers, 3.7% worked in household industries and 19.6% in other jobs such as services, trade and construction.
Administration
The District Magistrate (DM) heads the administration of Khagaria district. The Deputy Development Commissioner (DDC, also CEO of the Zila Parishad) oversees rural development schemes, the District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO) looks after all gram panchayats, and the Superintendent of Police (SP) handles law and order. The elected Zila Parishad, headed by the Zila Parishad Adhyaksh, is the top tier of Panchayati Raj.
Khagaria MLA and MP List
MP, Khagaria
| Party | Lok Janshakti Party(Ram Vilas) |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2024 Lok Sabha election |
| Votes received | 5,38,657 |
| Vote share | 50.7% |
| Winning margin | 1,61,131 |
| Runner-up | Sanjay Kumar |
Source: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results, 2024-06-04
MP, Begusarai
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2024 Lok Sabha election |
| Votes received | 6,49,331 |
| Vote share | 50.2% |
| Winning margin | 81,480 |
| Runner-up | Abdhesh Kumar Roy |
Source: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results, 2024-06-04
Vidhan Sabha and Lok Sabha seats in Khagaria
Seats held by each party in the 5 assembly constituencies of Khagaria: Janata Dal (United) 3, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) 1, Rashtriya Janata Dal 1.
Panchayat elections
- Mukhiya seats won by women
- 57%2021CalculatedState Election Commission, Bihar
- Candidates per Mukhiya seat
- 8.72021CalculatedState Election Commission, Bihar
Women won 64 of the 112 Mukhiya seats in Khagaria in the 2021 panchayat election (57%), 16 of them on seats not reserved for women. 2021CalculatedState Election Commission, Bihar
In the 2021 panchayat election, an average of 8.7 candidates stood for each Mukhiya's seat in Khagaria, against 8.2 across Bihar.
How Khagaria 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
- 52.5/1002023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Across its panchayats, Khagaria averages 52.5 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, 17th of 38 in Bihar, about the same as the Bihar average of 51.9. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
None of the 113 scored panchayats of Khagaria reached the Front Runner band (75+) in 2023-24.
Scores on the nine development themes
Khagaria does best on “Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods” (66.1) and worst on “Child-friendly panchayat” (42.8). That 23-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Khagaria
Khagaria District has 1,182 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 Khagaria
On record in Khagaria District: 76 Bank Branches and 172 Post Offices.
Banks with the most branches here: State Bank of India, Union Bank of India, UCO Bank.
Facilities at a glance
How to reach Khagaria
Khagaria Jn station (0.8 km) is the closest railway station to the middle of Khagaria.
The nearest airport is Darbhanga Airport, about 95 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khagaria Jn (KGG) | Railway Station | 0.8 km | north-west |
| Umeshnagar (UMNR) | Railway Station | 5.8 km | south-west |
| Mansi Jn (MNE) | Railway Station | 8.5 km | east |
| Darbhanga Airport | Airport | 95 km | north-west |
| Jay Prakash Narayan Airport | Airport | 139 km | west |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
How far Khagaria 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
- 9.5 kmCalculatedRBI bank branch list
- Nearest railway station
- 6.5 kmCalculatedDataMeet railways
On average, a gram panchayat in Khagaria is 9.5 km from the nearest bank branch (farther than the Bihar average of 7.5 km). CalculatedRBI bank branch list
A typical gram panchayat in Khagaria is 6.5 km from the nearest railway station. Gram panchayats in Khagaria are, on average, 4.3 km from the nearest post office.
Places near Khagaria
These are the nearest Districts to Khagaria (straight-line distance). Handy for finding neighbouring villages, markets and offices:
| District | Division | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munger | Munger Division | 13 km | south |
| Begusarai | Munger Division | 35 km | west |
| Saharsa | Kosi Division | 45 km | north |
| Kishanganj | Purnia Division | 52 km | east |
| Lakhisarai | Munger Division | 53 km | south-west |
| Madhepura | Kosi Division | 55 km | north-east |
Other Districts in Munger Division
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 your 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 Khagaria, your anchal 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).
Ration card
- 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.
- In villages, the block office officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.
Old-age, widow and disability pension
- 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.
- In villages, the Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.
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.
Special programmes
Khagaria is one of the 112 Aspirational Districts NITI Aayog picked in 2018 for focused work on health and nutrition, education, agriculture and water resources, financial inclusion and skills, and basic infrastructure. Its progress is tracked every month on a public dashboard. 2018ListedNITI Aayog
Government schemes for residents of Khagaria
Households in Khagaria 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 apply | Houseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha |
| Where to apply | the 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.
| Benefit | At 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 apply | Any adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work |
| Where to apply | the 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 apply | Farmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required |
| Where to apply | the 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.
| Benefit | Health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | SECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+ |
| Where to apply | the 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 apply | Rural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories) |
| Where to apply | the 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.
| Benefit | Free household tap connection |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All rural households |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary |
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)
Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.
| Benefit | Free LPG connection, first refill and stove |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Adult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection |
| Where to apply | online 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 apply | Pregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees) |
| Where to apply | the 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.
| Benefit | Zero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account |
| Where to apply | your 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.
| Benefit | Crop loan at an effective 4% interest on timely repayment (up to ₹3 lakh) |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Owner and tenant farmers, sharecroppers, SHGs/JLGs of farmers, animal husbandry and fisheries farmers |
| Where to apply | your 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 apply | Pregnant women delivering in a government or accredited facility |
| Where to apply | the 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).
| Benefit | Compensation for notified crop losses |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All farmers growing notified crops in notified areas |
| Where to apply | your 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 apply | Bank account holders aged 18–50 (life) and 18–70 (accident) |
| Where to apply | your 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.
| Benefit | Revolving fund, community investment fund and low-interest bank loans |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Women from rural households, especially poor and vulnerable families |
| Where to apply | the block office |
PM Vishwakarma Yojana
Recognition, skill training, toolkit incentive and collateral-free credit for traditional artisans and craftspeople in 18 trades.
| Benefit | ₹15,000 toolkit incentive and loans up to ₹3 lakh at 5% |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Artisans aged 18+ working in the listed trades (one member per family) |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Atal Pension Yojana
Guaranteed monthly pension of ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 after age 60 for unorganised-sector workers who contribute through their bank account.
| Benefit | ₹1,000–₹5,000 monthly pension after 60 |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Bank account holders aged 18–40 who are not income-tax payers |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (rooftop solar)
Subsidy for installing rooftop solar panels on homes, providing up to 300 units of free electricity a month.
| Benefit | Subsidy up to ₹78,000 for rooftop solar |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Households with their own roof and a valid electricity connection |
| Where to apply | online |
Terrain and climate of Khagaria
- Elevation
- 39 mCalculatedSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 1,115 mm2001-2020CalculatedNASA POWER
The gram panchayats of Khagaria lie at an average of about 39 metres above sea level. CalculatedSRTM elevation model
Khagaria gets roughly 1,100 mm of rain in an average year. The land around it is almost flat: heights within 2 km vary by only about 11 m, typical of the alluvial plains.
Land cover around Khagaria
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 74%
- Tree cover 15%
- Built-up land 5.3%
- Water and wetland 4.2%
- Grass and scrub 1.0%
- Bare or sparse land 0.5%
Averaged over its gram panchayats, the land around Khagaria's villages is about 74% cropland, 15% tree cover and 5% built-up (ESA WorldCover 2021). 2021CalculatedESA WorldCover 2021
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Khagaria District: frequently asked questions
Which division is Khagaria District in?
Khagaria District is part of Munger Division.
What is the headquarters of Khagaria District?
The headquarters of Khagaria District is Khagaria.
What is the population of Khagaria District?
The 2011 Census counted 16,66,886 people in Khagaria District, living in 3,28,823 households. About 95% of them lived in villages.
How many gram panchayats are there in Khagaria District?
There are 129 gram panchayats in Khagaria District.
How many villages are there in Khagaria District?
Khagaria District has 282 revenue villages.
How many blocks are there in Khagaria District?
Khagaria District has 7 development blocks.
How many anchals are there in Khagaria District?
Khagaria District has 7 anchals.
How many assembly seats are there in Khagaria District?
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Who are the MLAs of Khagaria District?
The MLAs for Khagaria District (2025 election) are Alauli: Ram Chandra Sada (Janata Dal (United)); Khagaria: Bablu Kumar (Janata Dal (United)); Beldaur: Panna Lal Singh Patel (Janata Dal (United)); Parbatta: Babulal Shorya (Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)).
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Khagaria in?
Khagaria is in the Khagaria Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP of Khagaria?
The Member of Parliament for Khagaria is Rajesh Verma (Lok Janshakti Party(Ram Vilas)), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 5,38,657 votes (50.7%) and won by 1,61,131 votes.
What is the literacy rate of Khagaria District?
The literacy rate of Khagaria District was 57.9% in the 2011 Census (men 65.2%, women 49.6%), against the state average of 61.8%.
What is the sex ratio of Khagaria District?
In the 2011 Census, Khagaria District had 886 females for every 1,000 males (state average 918).
What is the area of Khagaria District?
Khagaria District covers about 1,485 sq km, which works out to about 1,122 people per sq km on its 2011 population.
Which block of Khagaria District has the most gram panchayats?
Khagaria block has the most gram panchayats (26).
How many Mukhiyas in Khagaria District are women?
In the 2021 panchayat election, women won 64 of the 112 Mukhiya seats here (57%).
How many candidates contested each Mukhiya seat in Khagaria District in 2021?
In the 2021 panchayat election, an average of 8.7 candidates contested each Mukhiya seat in Khagaria District. No Mukhiya seat was won unopposed.
How do the panchayats of Khagaria perform in the Panchayat Advancement Index?
The gram panchayats of Khagaria average 52.5 out of 100 in PAI 2023-24, about the same as the Bihar average of 51.9.
Is Khagaria District an Aspirational District?
Yes. Khagaria District is one of the 112 Aspirational Districts chosen by NITI Aayog in 2018 for focused improvement in health and nutrition, education, agriculture, financial inclusion and basic infrastructure.
How many banks and post offices are there in Khagaria District?
We list 76 bank branches and 172 post offices in Khagaria District.
Which is the nearest airport to Khagaria District?
The nearest airport to the centre of Khagaria District is Darbhanga Airport (DBR), about 95 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 139 km away.
How can I file a complaint with the Khagaria District administration?
File your complaint on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call helpline 1800 345 6284. It goes to the District Magistrate (DM) of Khagaria District and the department concerned, and you can track it online with the complaint number.
Which districts are near Khagaria District?
Neighbouring districts of Khagaria District: Munger (13 km), Begusarai (35 km), Saharsa (45 km), Kishanganj (52 km) and Lakhisarai (53 km).
What is the altitude of Khagaria District above sea level?
The gram panchayats of Khagaria District lie at an average of about 39 metres above sea level (SRTM terrain model).
How much rainfall does Khagaria District get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the gram panchayats of Khagaria District get about 1,110 mm of rain a year, 80% of it between June and September. The hottest days reach about 46°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 1°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)
How much farmland and tree cover is there around Khagaria District?
Around the gram panchayats of Khagaria District, the land is on average 74% cropland, 15% tree cover, 5% built-up land and 4% water, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.
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.
- Assembly constituency boundaries (post-2008 delimitation), datameet/maps, CC BY 2.5 IN
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- Zoloth curated tables (divisions, ODOP, schemes), CC BY 4.0
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- Calculated by Zoloth from the sources cited alongside, CC BY 4.0
- DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point, Open algorithm
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- Hindi spellings derived from a place-name token dictionary (learnt from LGD and SEC names), CC BY 4.0
- Railway stations (datameet/railways), CC0
- Bihar panchayat general election 2021, Mukhiya and Sarpanch results (in-rolls/local_elections_bihar), MIT (compilation); public election results (as of 2026-10-16)
- UDISE+ Basic Details of Schools (school directory with locations), via India Data Portal, ODC-BY 1.0 (India Data Portal); underlying UDISE+ data is public government data (as of 2026-10-16)
- Bihar Vidhan Sabha 2025 results by constituency, Public results (ECI); Wikipedia compilation CC BY-SA 4.0 (as of 2025)
- Wikidata, CC0
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