Overview — Bihar Gramin Bank
बिहार ग्रामीण बैंक — एक परिचय
Bihar Gramin Bank (बिहार ग्रामीण बैंक) is a Regional Rural Bank (क्षेत्रीय ग्रामीण बैंक - RRB) serving the rural and semi-urban population of Bihar. Like all RRBs, it is jointly owned by the Central Government of India (भारत सरकार — 50%), its Sponsor Bank (प्रायोजक बैंक — Central Bank of India — 35%), and the State Government (राज्य सरकार — 15%). It operates under the Regional Rural Banks Act, 1976 (क्षेत्रीय ग्रामीण बैंक अधिनियम, 1976) and is regulated by the RBI (भारतीय रिज़र्व बैंक) and supervised by NABARD (राष्ट्रीय कृषि और ग्रामीण विकास बैंक).
Quick Facts
त्वरित तथ्य
| Detail (विवरण) | Information (जानकारी) |
|---|---|
| Bank Name (बैंक नाम) | Bihar Gramin Bank |
| Established (स्थापित) | 2025 (Phase 4 merger of Dakshin Bihar Gramin Bank + North Bihar Gramin Bank + Madhya Bihar Gramin Bank) |
| Sponsor Bank (प्रायोजक बैंक) | Central Bank of India |
| Head Office (मुख्यालय) | Patna, Bihar |
| State Served (राज्य) | Bihar |
| Branch Network (शाखा नेटवर्क) | over 2,500 (combined) |
| District Coverage (जिला охват) | All 38 districts of Bihar |
| IFSC Prefix (IFSC उपसर्ग) | BIGB (transition period — old codes of predecessor banks valid)0XXXXXX |
| Authorised Capital (अधिकृत पूंजी) | ₹2,000 crore (authorised) |
| Ownership (स्वामित्व) | Central Govt 50% | Central Bank of India 35% | State Govt 15% |
| Regulator (नियामक) | RBI (Regulation) + NABARD (Supervision) |
| Deposit Insurance (जमा बीमा) | DICGC — ₹5 lakh per depositor |
History and Establishment
इतिहास और स्थापना
Bihar Gramin Bank traces its origins to the broader history of Regional Rural Banking in India, which began with the Narasimham Committee (नरसिम्हम समिति) recommendation of 1975 and the passage of the Regional Rural Banks Act, 1976 (क्षेत्रीय ग्रामीण बैंक अधिनियम, 1976).
The bank was established in 2025 (Phase 4 merger of Dakshin Bihar Gramin Bank + North Bihar Gramin Bank + Madhya Bihar Gramin Bank) to serve the rural and agricultural population of Bihar. Its founding mandate — like all RRBs — was to provide credit and banking services specifically to Small and Marginal Farmers (लघु और सीमांत किसान), Agricultural Labourers (कृषि मजदूर), Rural Artisans (ग्रामीण कारीगर), and small rural entrepreneurs who were underserved by mainstream commercial banking.
Central Bank of India has been the sponsor bank, providing professional management, technology infrastructure, and 35% of the bank's capital. The Central Government (केंद्र सरकार) contributes 50% and the Bihar Government (राज्य सरकार) contributes 15%.
Merger History
विलय इतिहास
Bihar Gramin Bank was formed on May 1, 2025 (Phase 4) by merging three predecessor RRBs: Dakshin Bihar Gramin Bank (sponsor: Bank of India), Madhya Bihar Gramin Bank (sponsor: Central Bank), and North Bihar Gramin Bank (sponsor: Bank of India). Central Bank of India is the sponsor of the merged entity. Old IFSC codes of all predecessor banks remain valid during CBS integration.
The series of RRB amalgamations — Phase 1 (2005-06), Phase 2 (2011-12), Phase 3 (2019-21), and Phase 4 (2025) — were all aimed at creating financially stronger, technologically capable, and operationally efficient banks that could better serve rural India. Read our complete RRB Merger Guide (ग्रामीण बैंक विलय गाइड) for full details of all merger phases.
Branch Network and Geographic Coverage
शाखा नेटवर्क और भौगोलिक охват
Bihar Gramin Bank operates over 2,500 (combined) across All 38 districts of Bihar. The branch network ranges from urban sub-district headquarters to remote village service areas, with Business Correspondents (व्यापार प्रतिनिधि - BCs) extending banking to villages where opening a full branch is not economically viable.
Each branch serves a defined Service Area (सेवा क्षेत्र) — typically 15-25 villages — under the Lead Bank Scheme (लीड बैंक योजना) and Service Area Approach (सेवा क्षेत्र दृष्टिकोण). The bank is the primary banking institution for farmers, SHG members, MGNREGA workers, and PM-KISAN beneficiaries across its service area.
IFSC Code — How to Find Yours
IFSC कोड — अपना IFSC कोड कैसे खोजें
Every branch of Bihar Gramin Bank has a unique IFSC Code (Indian Financial System Code — भारतीय वित्तीय प्रणाली कोड) assigned by the Reserve Bank of India (भारतीय रिज़र्व बैंक). The IFSC code is required for all NEFT (राष्ट्रीय इलेक्ट्रॉनिक निधि अंतरण), RTGS (वास्तविक समय सकल निपटान), and IMPS (तत्काल भुगतान सेवा) transfers.
IFSC Code Structure for Bihar Gramin Bank:
BIGB (transition period — old codes of predecessor banks valid)0XXXXXX
- First 4 characters BIGB (transition period — old codes of predecessor banks valid) = Bank identifier for Bihar Gramin Bank
- 5th character 0 = Always zero (reserved by RBI)
- Last 6 characters = Unique branch code
How to Find Your Branch IFSC Code
अपनी शाखा का IFSC कोड कैसे खोजें
- Fastest: Use our free IFSC Code Finder (IFSC कोड खोजक) — select bank, state, district, branch
- Passbook (पासबुक): Printed on the first page near branch address
- Cheque leaf (चेक पत्ती): Printed near the branch name at top
- Bank website (बैंक वेबसाइट): Branch locator at bihargraminbank.in (official site post-merger)
MICR Code
MICR कोड
The MICR Code (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition — चुंबकीय स्याही वर्ण पहचान) is a 9-digit code used for cheque processing through the CTS (Cheque Truncation System — चेक छूट प्रणाली). For Bihar Gramin Bank branches, the MICR code is printed at the bottom of every cheque leaf in magnetic ink. Structure: 3 digits (city) + 3 digits (bank) + 3 digits (branch). You can find MICR codes along with IFSC codes on our IFSC Finder.
Digital Banking Services
डिजिटल बैंकिंग सेवाएं
CBS integration underway post-May 2025 merger. Mobile banking, NEFT/RTGS/IMPS, UPI, RuPay debit cards all operational. Business Correspondent network one of the largest in India — critical for Bihar's vast rural population.
Available Digital Services at a Glance
एक नज़र में उपलब्ध डिजिटल सेवाएं
| Service (सेवा) | Available (उपलब्ध) | Details (विवरण) |
|---|---|---|
| NEFT/RTGS/IMPS | ✅ Yes | 24×7. IFSC required — find at GraminBankIFSC.com |
| UPI (UPI) | ✅ Yes | Link account to BHIM/GPay/PhonePe |
| Mobile Banking | ✅ Yes | Android app from Play Store |
| Internet Banking | ✅ Yes | Via official website |
| RuPay Debit Card | ✅ Yes | Free for PMJDY accounts; ATM access nationwide |
| Business Correspondent | ✅ Yes | Cash deposit/withdrawal in remote villages |
| *99# USSD Banking | ✅ Yes | Works on any phone without internet |
Government Schemes
सरकारी योजनाएं
Bihar Gramin Bank is a primary channel for government scheme disbursals in Bihar. Key schemes administered through this bank include:
PM-KISAN, PMJDY, KCC (paddy, wheat, vegetables), MGNREGA, PM Awas Yojana rural
- PM-KISAN (पीएम-किसान): ₹6,000 annual income support directly to farmer accounts
- PMJDY (प्रधानमंत्री जन धन योजना): Zero-balance accounts with free RuPay debit card
- KCC (किसान क्रेडिट कार्ड): Flexible crop credit at 4–7% interest
- MGNREGA (मनरेगा): Wage payments directly to worker accounts
- SHG-Bank Linkage (SHG-बैंक सहलग्नता): Group loans for women's self-help groups
Customer Care
ग्राहक सेवा
Head Office, Patna; branch network across all 38 Bihar districts; RBI Ombudsman at 14448; old predecessor bank helplines continue during transition.
- Branch Visit (शाखा दौरा): Visit your nearest Bihar Gramin Bank branch with passbook and Aadhaar for all banking queries
- Official Website (आधिकारिक वेबसाइट): bihargraminbank.in (official site post-merger)
- RBI Banking Ombudsman (RBI बैंकिंग लोकपाल): Call 14448 (toll-free) or visit bankingombudsman.rbi.org.in for unresolved complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
Q1. How do I find the IFSC code for a specific Bihar Gramin Bank branch?
प्र1. बिहार ग्रामीण बैंक की किसी विशेष शाखा का IFSC कोड कैसे खोजें?
Use our free IFSC Code Finder — select "Bihar Gramin Bank" from the bank dropdown, choose your state, district, and branch. The IFSC code, MICR code, branch address and contact are displayed instantly.
Q2. Is my deposit safe in Bihar Gramin Bank?
प्र2. क्या बिहार ग्रामीण बैंक में मेरी जमा राशि सुरक्षित है?
Yes. All deposits in Bihar Gramin Bank are insured by DICGC (जमा बीमा और ऋण गारंटी निगम) up to ₹5 lakh per depositor. Additionally, the bank is backed by the Central Government (50%), Central Bank of India (35%), and the State Government (15%) — providing triple institutional backing.
Q3. Has the IFSC code changed after the 2025 merger?
प्र3. 2025 के विलय के बाद IFSC कोड बदला है?
Old IFSC codes remain valid during the technical integration period (typically 6–18 months post-merger). The RBI explicitly confirms this in its circulars. Always verify using our live IFSC Finder for the most current codes.
Q4. How do I open an account in Bihar Gramin Bank?
प्र4. बिहार ग्रामीण बैंक में खाता कैसे खोलें?
Visit your nearest branch with: Aadhaar card (mandatory), PAN card or Form 60 (if no PAN), one passport photo, and initial deposit amount. For a PMJDY zero-balance account (जन धन शून्य-शेष खाता), no minimum deposit is required — just Aadhaar and a photo.
Q5. Can I transfer money from Bihar Gramin Bank to any other bank?
प्र5. क्या मैं बिहार ग्रामीण बैंक से किसी अन्य बैंक में पैसे अंतरित कर सकता हूं?
Yes, absolutely. Bihar Gramin Bank is fully integrated into India's NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, and UPI payment systems. You can transfer to any bank account in India — PSU banks, private banks, other RRBs, cooperative banks — as long as you have the recipient's account number and IFSC Code (IFSC कोड).
Official References
आधिकारिक संदर्भ
- Bank Official Website: bihargraminbank.in (official site post-merger)
- NABARD (Supervisor): nabard.org
- RBI IFSC Database: rbi.org.in
- DICGC (Deposit Insurance): dicgc.org.in
- RBI Banking Ombudsman: bankingombudsman.rbi.org.in
- NPCI (UPI/NEFT/IMPS): npci.org.in