Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank
TypeRegional Rural Bank
Founded1976 Edit this on Wikidata
Headquarters,
Area served
Araria, Darbhanga, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Katihar, Kishanganj, Madhepura, Madhubani, Muzaffarpur, Purnea, Saharsa, Saran, Sheohar, Sitamarhi, Siwan, Supaul, West Champaran and Vaishali districts.
OwnerGovernment of India (50%) Government of Bihar (15%) Central Bank of India (35%)
ParentMinistry of Finance , Government of India
Websiteubgb.in

Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank is a regional rural bank (RRB) in the State of Bihar, India.[1] It is under the ownership of Ministry of Finance, Government of India. It is one of the largest regional rural banks in India in terms of branch network, staff strength and area of operation.[2][3]

The bank was created from the amalgamation of Uttar Bihar Kshetriya Gramin Bank and Kosi Kshetriya Gramin Bank(transferor regional rural banks) by Government of India in 1976 as per Gazette Notification issued by the Indian Ministry of Finance under Sub-Section (1) of Section 23 A of the Regional Rural Bank Act, 1976 (21 of 1976).[4] It is sponsored by Central Bank of India in the state of Bihar as a single regional rural bank.[1][5] The bank is headquartered in Muzaffarpur.[6][7]

The current Chairman is Shri Sohail Ahmad.

Regional office

The bank has 14 regional offices.[8]

Areas of operation

The Uttar Gramin Regional Bank functions through a network of 1032 branches in 18 districts in the State of Bihar.[9][10]

Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank: IFSC:CBIN0R10001[11]

Award

The bank was awarded for the best performance in banking linkage of self-help groups (SHGs) in the Regional Rural category, at the state credit seminar organized by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard).[12]

Recruitment

Bank recruits officials through the common written examination (CWE) hosted by Institute of Banking Personal Selection (IBPS) every year.[13]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "State wise list of Regional Rural Banks" (PDF). Retrieved 19 September 2013.
  2. "Central Bank of India and Wipro Sign 5 Year Strategic Partnership". Retrieved 19 September 2013.
  3. Dr. N K Thingalaya. "Banking Spread: Gramin Banks versus Other Banks". Retrieved 19 September 2013.
  4. "Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank". Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  5. "Central Bank of India" (PDF). Retrieved 19 September 2013.
  6. "Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank Facts: Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank is a Gramin Bank and its Headquarters is situated in Muzzafarpur". Retrieved 19 September 2013.
  7. "Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank". Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  8. "Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank (UBGB) Regional Manager Contacts and Offices". 27 September 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  9. "Financial inclusion plan for 40 banks". Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
  10. "Central Bank of India and Wipro Sign 5 Year Strategic Partnership". Retrieved 19 September 2013.
  11. "Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank IFSC Code". 6 October 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  12. Vithika Salomi. "Nabard puts Bihar's credit potential in priority sector at Rs 40,829 crore". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
  13. "Common Written Examination". Retrieved 19 September 2013.
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