Quick answer
Mazkuri is a gram panchayat in Kochadhaman block of Kishanganj district, Bihar (LGD code 96832, PIN code 854329). It has 7 villages: Asura, Jiwanpur, Kushpara, Laitor, Majkuri and others. It is in Kochadhaman assembly constituency (MLA: Md. Sarwar Alam, All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen) and Kishanganj Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Mohammad Jawed). It is about 95 km north-east of Kishanganj district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Hatwar (24 km).
About Mazkuri Gram Panchayat
You’ll find Mazkuri (मज़कूरी) Gram Panchayat in Kochadhaman block of Kishanganj district, Bihar, under Kochadhamin anchal (circle) and the Purnia Division. Its LGD (Local Government Directory) code is 96832.
The panchayat has 7 revenue villages (Asura, Jiwanpur, Kushpara, Laitor, Majkuri, Mehandipur and Pokhariya). They share one Gram Sabha, one Mukhiya and one panchayat secretary.
Mazkuri is about 95 km north-east of Kishanganj headquarters as the crow flies. It’s about 9.5 km west of the middle of Kochadhaman block. The nearest railway station is Hatwar, about 24 km away.
Mazkuri is one of 24 gram panchayats in Kochadhaman block and 126 in Kishanganj district. For elections, Mazkuri falls in the Kochadhaman Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Kishanganj Lok Sabha constituency.
For most village paperwork, such as a family register copy, a birth certificate or an MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card, start with the panchayat secretary. Income, caste and land papers go through Kochadhamin anchal.
Mazkuri at a glance
| Name | Mazkuri / मज़कूरी |
|---|---|
| Type | Gram Panchayat |
| LGD code | 96832 |
| Block | Kochadhaman |
| Anchal (Circle) | Kochadhamin |
| District | Kishanganj |
| Division | Purnia Division |
| State | Bihar |
| Villages | 7 |
| Assembly Constituency | Kochadhaman |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Kishanganj |
| MLA | Md. Sarwar Alam (All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen) |
| MP | Mohammad Jawed (Indian National Congress) |
| PIN code | 854329 |
| Coordinates | 26.1863° N, 87.7143° E (approximate) |
| Schools | 19 |
Map of Mazkuri
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Mazkuri LGD code and PIN code
| LGD code | |
|---|---|
| PIN code | |
| DIGIPIN (reference point) |
The panchayat's reference point has the DIGIPIN 227-LK7-FF27. DIGIPIN is India Post's 10-character address grid for the whole country. This code marks the panchayat's mapped centre, not a particular house or office.
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.
Villages in Mazkuri Gram Panchayat
Mazkuri Gram Panchayat has 7 revenue villages, listed below with Hindi spellings and LGD/Census codes. Search by village code to find your village quickly on portals such as Bihar Bhumi, eGramSwaraj or the PMAY-G beneficiary list.
| Village | Name in Hindi | Village code |
|---|---|---|
| Asura | – | 222811 |
| Jiwanpur | – | 222823 |
| Kushpara | – | 222826 |
| Laitor | – | 222810 |
| Majkuri | – | 222825 |
| Mehandipur | – | 222827 |
| Pokhariya | – | 222824 |
Population of Mazkuri
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Kishanganj district, which Mazkuri is part of:
| Rural population | 15,29,277 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 3,06,497 |
| Rural literacy rate | 53.7% |
| Rural sex ratio | 952 |
| Rural SC population share | 6.3% |
| Rural work participation | 31.3% |
Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)
These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Kishanganj district, where Mazkuri is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:
| Indicator | Kishanganj |
|---|---|
| Women who are literate | 48.0% |
| Women with 10+ years of schooling | 15.0% |
| Institutional births | 54.6% |
| Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated | 67.3% |
| Children under 5 who are stunted | 38.8% |
| Women (15–49) who are anaemic | 65.1% |
| Households using clean cooking fuel | 15.3% |
| Households with improved sanitation | 52.4% |
| Households with electricity | 95.8% |
| Households with health insurance | 8.1% |
| Households with improved drinking water | 100.0% |
Work and livelihood
Most families in and around Mazkuri 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.
Administration
Mazkuri Gram Panchayat is run by an elected Mukhiya (village head), an Up-Mukhiya and ward members. Every adult voter in the panchayat’s villages is a member of the Gram Sabha. The Panchayat Secretary, posted by Kochadhaman block, keeps the day-to-day records and registers births and deaths.
Every gram panchayat in Bihar has to form 6 committees: Planning, Co-ordination and Finance Committee (chaired by the Mukhiya), Production Committee, Social Justice Committee, Education Committee, Public Health, Family Welfare and Rural Sanitation Committee and Public Works Committee. The Gram Sabha has to meet at least once every three months. It goes over the accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP), which is then uploaded on eGramSwaraj. Any voter of the village can attend and ask questions.
| Office | Where | Handles |
|---|---|---|
| Mukhiya | Mazkuri | Development works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection |
| Panchayat Secretary | Mazkuri / Kochadhaman | Family register, birth & death registration, records |
| Rajasva Karmachari | Kochadhamin Anchal | Land records, jamabandi / khatiyan, income/caste verification |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | Kochadhaman | Rural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | Kochadhaman | Panchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat |
| Circle Officer (CO) | Kochadhamin | Certificates, mutation, revenue courts |
| District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO) | Kishanganj | Oversight of all gram panchayats in the district |
| District Magistrate (DM) | Kishanganj | Overall district administration and grievance redressal |
Mazkuri Mukhiya, MLA and MP
We haven’t yet verified the name of the current Mukhiya of this panchayat. The official sources are the State Election Commission results and the panchayat’s profile on eGramSwaraj. If you are the Mukhiya, the secretary or a resident, send the name and contact with the form at the end of this page, and we’ll add it once it’s checked.
A Mukhiya is elected for five years. The Mukhiya calls Gram Sabha meetings, decides with the panchayat how 15th Finance Commission and State Finance Commission grants are spent on drains, lanes, hand pumps, street lights and similar works, and recommends people for pensions, housing and ration cards.
MLA, Kochadhaman
| Party | All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2025 general election |
| Votes received | 81,860 |
| Vote share | 42.3% |
| Winning margin | 23,021 |
| Runner-up | Mujahid Alam |
Source: Election Commission of India, Bihar Vidhan Sabha 2025 results, 2025-11-14
MP, Kishanganj
| Party | Indian National Congress |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2024 Lok Sabha election |
| Votes received | 4,02,850 |
| Vote share | 35.0% |
| Winning margin | 59,692 |
| Runner-up | Mujahid Alam |
Source: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results, 2024-06-04
Your MLA speaks for the area in the state assembly and can recommend roads, school buildings and similar works from the MLA Local Area Development fund. Your MP speaks for it in the Lok Sabha and can recommend works under MPLADS.
Panchayat elections
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Mukhiya's seat in Mazkuri was unreserved. 2021HistoricalState Election Commission, Bihar
| Election | Seat reserved for | Mukhiya elected | Winner's votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Unreserved | – | 33%, won by 456 votes |
Results are from the State Election Commission's published figures. Elections before 2021 are matched to today's panchayat by name, and some boundaries have changed since. We don't name losing candidates.
Polling booths (polling centres) in Mazkuri
If you’re 18 or older, you can register as a voter by filling Form 6 on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app, or through your Booth Level Officer (BLO). The voter list for panchayat elections is made separately by the State Election Commission, so before a panchayat poll check your name on sec.bihar.gov.in or ask at the block office.
How Mazkuri 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
- 50.1/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Mazkuri scored 50.1 out of 100, ranking 11th of 24 panchayats in Kochadhaman block (about the same as the block average of 48.8). 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
That puts it in the "Aspirant" band (Achiever 90+, Front Runner 75–90, Performer 60–75, Aspirant 40–60, Beginner below 40).
Scores on the nine development themes
Mazkuri does best on “Clean and green panchayat” (75.9) and worst on “Self-sufficient infrastructure” (33.3). That 43-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 5 of the nine theme scores are above the Kochadhaman block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Mazkuri
Schools in Mazkuri, from the Ministry of Education’s UDISE+ school register:
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Girl UMS Majkuri Kushpara | Government upper primary school |
| Madarsa Islahul Muslamin Gulshan Bagdad Asura | Madrasa |
| Madarsa Islamia Mahboobia Idgah Majkuri | Madrasa |
| Madrasa Nusratul Islam Laitor | Madrasa |
| Manorma PS Cum MS Sanskrit Nengsia | Government-aided upper primary school |
| NPS Asura | Government primary school |
| NPS Chikani Pokharia | Government primary school |
| NPS Dakshin Tola Asura | Government primary school |
| NPS Laitor | Government primary school |
| NPS Nayatola Bishanpur | Government primary school |
| NPS Uttartola Boaldah | Government primary school |
| PS Babul Tola Majkuri | Government primary school |
| PS Bagmara Jiwanpur | Government primary school |
| PS Kushpara | Government primary school |
| Rameshwar PS Badhaitola Kushpara | Government primary school |
| UMS Asura | Government upper primary school |
| UMS Jiwanpur | Government upper primary school |
| UMS Mazkuri | Government upper primary school |
| UMS Mehandipur | Government upper primary school |
Children aged 6 to 14 in Mazkuri can study free in government schools under the Right to Education Act, with free textbooks, uniforms, school bags and the PM POSHAN mid-day meal. Under RTE Section 12(1)(c), private schools keep 25% of entry-level seats for children from disadvantaged groups, and the state opens online applications every admission season. Students can apply for pre- and post-matric scholarships on scholarships.gov.in.
Hospitals and health centres near Mazkuri
If someone in Mazkuri needs care, the ASHA can arrange free transport for pregnant women under Janani Suraksha Yojana. Dial 108 for an emergency ambulance or 102 for mother and child transport. Eligible families can get an Ayushman card (PM-JAY) at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or through the ASHA; it covers cashless treatment up to ₹5 lakh a year in empanelled hospitals in Kishanganj and elsewhere.
Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Mazkuri
The PIN code for Mazkuri is most likely 854329, served by Jahanpur Post Office. The nearest post offices are listed below. At any of them you can open an India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) account, Sukanya Samriddhi, PPF or a recurring deposit, and the village postman can do Aadhaar-based cash withdrawals at your door.
| Name | Type | PIN code | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jahanpur | Post Office | 854329 | 7.0 km |
| Tarbi | Post Office | 854329 | 7.2 km |
| Jokihat | Post Office | 854329 | 7.6 km |
Bank branches near Mazkuri
These branches are in the PIN-code areas nearest the panchayat (distances are approximate, measured to the PIN-code centre). Use the IFSC code for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS transfers.
| Bank | Name | IFSC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | Bhaurdah, Bihar | BARB0BHAURD | 11 km |
| Bandhan Bank | Bahadurganj | BDBL0001102 | 11 km |
| Central Bank of India | Kathalbari | CBIN0282371 | 11 km |
| Central Bank of India | Mahadeodighi | CBIN0282377 | 11 km |
| Indian Overseas Bank | Singhimari | IOBA0003813 | 11 km |
See all bank branches in Kochadhaman block
If you don’t have a bank account, you can open a zero-balance Jan Dhan account with just your Aadhaar at any of these branches or through the village Bank Mitra (business correspondent). A Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter can help with online applications for certificates, pensions, PM-KISAN, Ayushman cards, electricity bills and more, for a small fixed fee.
How to reach Mazkuri
Hatwar railway station (24 km) is the closest railhead for Mazkuri. If you’re coming from farther away, you can also travel to Kishanganj district headquarters and take a bus or taxi from there.
The nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, about 82 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kishanganj headquarters | District | 95 km | north-east |
| Kochadhaman block (centre) | Block | 9.5 km | west |
| Hatwar (HWR) | Railway Station | 24 km | south-east |
| Tauheed (THED) | Railway Station | 24 km | south-east |
| Kanki (KKA) | Railway Station | 25 km | south-east |
| Bagdogra Airport | Airport | 82 km | north-east |
| Darbhanga Airport | Airport | 179 km | west |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
How far Mazkuri 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
- 11 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
- Nearest railway station
- 24 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
The nearest railway station is about 24 km away (Hatwar). CalculatedZoloth calculation
The nearest bank branch is about 11 km away, farther than for 81% of panchayats in Bihar (the Kochadhaman block average is 12 km). For small transactions, a Bank Mitra or India Post Payments Bank at the post office can help. The nearest post office is about 7.0 km away, closer than the block average of 11 km.
Places near Mazkuri
These are the nearest Gram Panchayats to Mazkuri (straight-line distance). Handy for finding neighbouring villages, markets and offices:
| Gram Panchayat | Block | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haldikhora | Kochadhaman | 2.5 km | east |
| Sohan Dar | Palasi | 2.9 km | west |
| Bishanpur | Kochadhaman | 3.2 km | east |
| Sunder Bari | Kochadhaman | 3.5 km | east |
| Nisandra | Bahadurganj | 4.3 km | north |
| Baliya | Kochadhaman | 4.7 km | south |
| Kesarara | Jokihat | 4.7 km | south-west |
| Barahkumba | Palasi | 5.3 km | west |
Other Gram Panchayats in Kochadhaman
Citizen services: how to get things done
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).
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 Kochadhamin 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 Kishanganj, Anchal Kochadhamin 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, Kochadhaman block 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 Kochadhaman Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.
MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work
- Apply for a job card at Mazkuri 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.
- 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.
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 Kochadhaman 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.
Government schemes for residents of Mazkuri
Households in Mazkuri 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 Kochadhaman 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 Kochadhaman 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 Kochadhaman 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 Kochadhaman 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 Kochadhaman block office |
Terrain and climate of Mazkuri
- Elevation
- 52 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 1,394 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER
Mazkuri sits about 52 metres above sea level, close to the Kishanganj district average of 60 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model
On long-term averages, the area around Mazkuri gets roughly 1,400 mm of rain a year, 79% of it between June and September, well above the Bihar average of 1,100 mm. The land around it is almost flat: heights within 2 km vary by only about 9 m, typical of the alluvial plains. Summers are hot: in April, daytime highs average about 43°C, while January nights cool to around 3°C.
Land cover around Mazkuri
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 74%
- Tree cover 13%
- Built-up land 2.2%
- Water and wetland 6.7%
- Grass and scrub 4.5%
- Bare or sparse land 0.5%
Farming dominates here: satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 74% of the land within roughly 2 km of Mazkuri under crops, 2% built up and 13% under trees, with 7% water or wetland. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021
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Mazkuri Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions
In which block, anchal and district is Mazkuri Gram Panchayat?
Mazkuri Gram Panchayat is in Kochadhaman block of Kishanganj district, Bihar, and comes under Kochadhamin anchal.
Who is the Mukhiya of Mazkuri Gram Panchayat?
We haven’t verified the Mukhiya’s name yet. Check the State Election Commission results or the panchayat’s profile on eGramSwaraj, or just ask at the Kochadhaman block office. If you know the name, send it to us with the form at the end of this page.
How many villages are there in Mazkuri Gram Panchayat?
Mazkuri Gram Panchayat has 7 revenue villages: Asura, Jiwanpur, Kushpara, Laitor, Majkuri, Mehandipur and Pokhariya.
Was the Mukhiya seat of Mazkuri reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Mukhiya seat of Mazkuri was unreserved, so anyone could stand. Reservation is decided afresh before every panchayat election, so it can change next time.
Which assembly constituency does Mazkuri come under?
Mazkuri comes under the Kochadhaman Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.
Who is the MLA of Mazkuri?
The MLA for Kochadhaman is Md. Sarwar Alam (All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen), elected in the 2025 assembly election. They got 81,860 votes (42.3%) and won by 23,021 votes.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Mazkuri in?
Mazkuri is in the Kishanganj Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP of Mazkuri?
The Member of Parliament for Kishanganj is Mohammad Jawed (Indian National Congress), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 4,02,850 votes (35.0%) and won by 59,692 votes.
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What is the LGD code of Mazkuri Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Mazkuri Gram Panchayat is 96832. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.
What is the PIN code of Mazkuri?
The PIN code for Mazkuri is usually 854329. The nearest post office is Jahanpur (PIN 854329), about 7.0 km away as the crow flies.
What is the DIGIPIN of Mazkuri?
The DIGIPIN for Mazkuri is 227-LK7-FF27. It marks the centre of the panchayat on the map, not any particular house or office. DIGIPIN is India Post’s 10-character digital address code.
How far is Mazkuri from Kishanganj?
Mazkuri is about 95 km north-east of Kishanganj district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Kochadhaman block, it is about 9.5 km west.
Which is the nearest railway station to Mazkuri?
The nearest railway station to Mazkuri is Hatwar (HWR), about 24 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Tauheed (THED), 24 km; Kanki (KKA), 25 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Mazkuri?
The nearest airport to Mazkuri is Bagdogra Airport (IXB), about 82 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Darbhanga Airport (DBR), about 179 km away.
Which is the nearest bank to Mazkuri, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Mazkuri is Bank of Baroda, Bhaurdah, Bihar (IFSC BARB0BHAURD), roughly 11 km away. Other branches nearby: Bandhan Bank, Bahadurganj (IFSC BDBL0001102) and Central Bank of India, Kathalbari (IFSC CBIN0282371). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.
Which schools are there in Mazkuri?
There are 19 schools on record in Mazkuri: Girl UMS Majkuri Kushpara, Madarsa Islahul Muslamin Gulshan Bagdad Asura, Madarsa Islamia Mahboobia Idgah Majkuri, Madrasa Nusratul Islam Laitor, Manorma PS Cum MS Sanskrit Nengsia, NPS Asura, NPS Chikani Pokharia, NPS Dakshin Tola Asura and 11 more.
Which gram panchayats are near Mazkuri?
The closest gram panchayats to Mazkuri, as the crow flies, are Haldikhora (2.5 km), Sohan Dar (2.9 km), Bishanpur (3.2 km), Sunder Bari (3.5 km) and Nisandra (4.3 km).
How can I complain about work in Mazkuri Gram Panchayat?
Start by raising it at the Gram Sabha meeting. If that doesn’t work, give a written complaint to the Block Development Officer (BDO) at Kochadhaman block, or file it on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call helpline 1800 345 6284. Keep the receipt or complaint number safe. You can check what the panchayat has spent on egramswaraj.gov.in.
Where can residents of Mazkuri get land records (Jamabandi / Khatiyan)?
Go to Bihar Bhumi (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in), pick district Kishanganj and Anchal Kochadhamin, then your village, to see the Jamabandi / Khatiyan. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Kochadhamin Anchal office.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Mazkuri?
In Mazkuri, the Panchayat Secretary registers births and deaths. Report a birth or death in the village to them within 21 days, with Aadhaar and proof; after that the paperwork gets longer. You can then download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in.
How do I apply for an income, caste or domicile certificate in Mazkuri?
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. For Mazkuri, the Rajasva Karmachari of Kochadhamin anchal checks the application and the Circle Officer (CO) issues the certificate. Keep the application number; you’ll need it to track the status.
How do I apply for a ration card or pension in Mazkuri?
For a ration card, apply on RTPS Bihar (ration card service) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter; Kochadhaman block officials check rural applications. 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) of Kochadhaman verifies it. The pension goes straight into your bank account, so make sure the account is linked to Aadhaar.
How can I check the MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card list or PM Awas (Gramin) list of Mazkuri?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Kishanganj, block Kochadhaman and panchayat Mazkuri to see job cards, work done and wage payments. The PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) list works the same way on pmayg.dord.gov.in. New names get added through the Gram Sabha and the Kochadhaman block office. MGNREGA became VB-G RAM G on 1 July 2026, and e-KYC’d job cards stay valid until the new cards are issued.
When does the Gram Sabha of Mazkuri meet?
The Gram Sabha of Mazkuri must meet at least once every three months, and the Mukhiya calls the meeting. Every adult voter in the panchayat’s villages is a member, so you can go and have your say. The meeting reviews the panchayat’s accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) and beneficiary lists.
How do I check my name in the voter list of Mazkuri?
The State Election Commission, Bihar (sec.bihar.gov.in) publishes the ward-wise voter list for panchayat elections, and you can also see it at the Kochadhaman block office. For assembly and Lok Sabha elections, search for your name on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app using the EPIC number on your voter ID card; Mazkuri is in the Kochadhaman assembly constituency.
What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Mazkuri Gram Panchayat?
Mazkuri Gram Panchayat scored 50.1 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 11th of 24 panchayats in Kochadhaman block.
What is the altitude of Mazkuri above sea level?
Mazkuri is about 52 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The land around it is almost flat, varying by only about 9 m within 2 km.
How much rainfall does Mazkuri get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Mazkuri gets about 1,390 mm of rain a year, 79% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in April, reach about 43°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 3°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)
How much farmland and tree cover is there around Mazkuri?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Mazkuri, the land is 74% cropland, 13% tree cover, 2% built-up land and 7% 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
- Airports (OurAirports), Public domain
- Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks Programmes, Public government data
- NASA POWER agro-climatology (long-term monthly normals), Public domain (NASA) (as of 2026-10-16)
- Zoloth curated tables (divisions, ODOP, schemes), CC BY 4.0
- Village boundaries with Census 2001 codes (datameet/indian_village_boundaries), ODbL 1.0 (as of 2001)
- 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
- SRTM 1-arc-second elevation (AWS Terrain Tiles, Skadi), Public domain (SRTM); see terrain-tiles attribution (as of 2026-10-16)
- Hindi names of assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies (Hindi Wikipedia state lists), CC BY-SA 4.0 (page text); the names themselves are facts (as of 2026-10-16)
- Bank branches with IFSC/MICR (razorpay/ifsc-api), MIT (public RBI data)
- ESA WorldCover 10 m land cover 2021 (v200), CC BY 4.0 (as of 2026-10-16)
- Local Government Directory snapshot (planemad/india-local-government-directory), GODL-India (as of 2022-03-11)
- Lok Sabha 2024 constituency results, Public results (as of 2024)
- Government schemes (myScheme.gov.in), Public scheme information (dataset Apache-2.0)
- National Family Health Survey 5 district fact sheets, Public fact sheets (as of 2019-21)
- Panchayat Advancement Index, theme-wise gram panchayat scores, Public government data (as of 2026-10-16)
- Census of India 2011 Primary Census Abstract (district), Public (as of 2011)
- All-India post office and PIN directory with coordinates, GODL-India
- 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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