Gidhwas village, Raniganj block | Pincode 854312

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

GANORI MANDAL

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LGD code: 221767
Pincode: 854312
Post office: Araria RS
Population: 3,793
Households: 802
Literacy rate: 50.1%
Sex ratio: 966 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,332

Census 2011 · in context

How Gidhwas compares

By population, Gidhwas ranks #37 of 89 villages in Raniganj mandal.

Literacy rate

50.1%

+10.9% vs mandal average

Gidhwas: 50.1%
Raniganj mandal: 39.2%
Araria district: 42.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

966

+39 vs mandal average

Gidhwas: 966
Raniganj mandal: 927

Household size

people per home

4.7

−0.2 vs mandal average

Gidhwas: 4.7
Raniganj mandal: 4.9

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Gidhwas at a glance

Gidhwas is a village of 3,793 people in 802 households (Census 2011) in Raniganj block, Araria district, Bihar, the 37th-largest of 89 villages in Raniganj block. Literacy is 50%, 11 points above the block average of 39% and the sex ratio is 966 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 854312, served by Araria RS post office; the LGD village code is 221767. The sarpanch is GANORI MANDAL, and the village votes in Bihariganj assembly constituency, represented by MLA Niranjan Kumar Mehta. The population is estimated at 4,472 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Gidhwas · this village	3,793	50%	—
Kharhat · Raniganj	3,647	50%	—
Bitauna · Raniganj	3,614	37%	—
Mahasaili Gidhwas · Raniganj	2,365	30%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Gidhwas

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 10
Power hours (winter): 12
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: Yes
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: Yes
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: ARARIA
Distance to nearest town (km): 15
Distance to district HQ (km): 15
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 9
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Kharhat
Total area (ha): 280
Irrigated area (ha): 82
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Gidhwas

LGD code: 221767
Pincode: 854312
Post office: Araria RS
Population (Census 2011): 3,793
Population (projected 2026): 4,472
Households: 802
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 966
Literacy rate: 50.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Madhepura
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bihariganj
Member of Parliament: Dinesh Chandra Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Niranjan Kumar Mehta
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: GANORI MANDAL
Block / Mandal: Raniganj

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Araria district level

Then & Now

Gidhwas — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,793

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

4,472

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

802

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

946

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 3,793Census 2011
Households: 802Census 2011
Literacy rate: 50.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 966 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4,4722026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 9462026 projection
Active job cards: 2,80,620MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,34,963MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 885NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 43.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 32.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 71.1%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 67.9%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Araria district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Araria district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Araria district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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September 2026

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Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain

Reported by WION.

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Sep

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Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj

Reported by ChiniMandi.

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Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda

Reported by DD News.

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News from Araria & Bihar

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Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain
WION7h ago
Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj
ChiniMandi10h ago
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
DD Newsyesterday
If the Son canal system has more water, why are Bihar’s fields still thirsty?
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Meet the solar didis turning sunlight into a source of livelihood in rural Bihar
YourStory.com2 days ago
Rain deficit notwithstanding, Bihar achieves 99% paddy coverage
The Times of India3 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Gidhwas

What is the pincode of Gidhwas?

The pincode of Gidhwas, Raniganj block, Araria district, Bihar is 854312. The post office is Araria RS.

Which post office delivers to Gidhwas?

Mail for Gidhwas is delivered through Araria RS post office, pincode 854312, in Raniganj block, Araria district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Gidhwas located?

Gidhwas is a village in Raniganj block of Araria district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Gidhwas as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Gidhwas village has a population of 3,793 across 802 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Gidhwas?

The current sarpanch of Gidhwas gram panchayat is GANORI MANDAL.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gidhwas in?

Gidhwas falls under the Madhepura Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Gidhwas in?

Gidhwas falls under the Bihariganj assembly constituency (AC #71) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Gidhwas?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Gidhwas village is 50.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Gidhwas?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Gidhwas village is 966 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Gidhwas?

12 schemes currently match residents of Gidhwas, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Gidhwas?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Gidhwas village is 221767.

How big is Gidhwas compared to other villages in Raniganj block?

Gidhwas ranks 37 of 89 villages in Raniganj block by Census 2011 population (3,793 residents).

Who is the MLA of Gidhwas?

Gidhwas falls under Bihariganj assembly constituency (AC 71). The sitting MLA is Niranjan Kumar Mehta (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Gidhwas?

Gidhwas is in Madhepura Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Dinesh Chandra Yadav (JD(U)).

What is the population of Gidhwas in 2026?

Gidhwas is estimated at 4,472 people in 2026, up about 18% from 3,793 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Gidhwas in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Gidhwas in Araria district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Gidhwas?

GANORI MANDAL is the sarpanch of Gidhwas gram panchayat, Raniganj block. See the sarpanch list of Raniganj block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-09-23
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
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