Jamghatti village, Raniganj block | Pincode 854334

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SITA DEVI

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LGD code: 221782
Pincode: 854334
Post office: Maryganj
Population: 2,998
Households: 677
Literacy rate: 50%
Sex ratio: 963 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,374

Census 2011 · in context

How Jamghatti compares

By population, Jamghatti ranks #46 of 89 villages in Raniganj mandal.

Literacy rate

50.0%

+10.8% vs mandal average

Jamghatti: 50.0%
Raniganj mandal: 39.2%
Araria district: 42.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

963

+36 vs mandal average

Jamghatti: 963
Raniganj mandal: 927

Household size

people per home

4.4

−0.5 vs mandal average

Jamghatti: 4.4
Raniganj mandal: 4.9

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

Jamghatti at a glance

Jamghatti is a village of 2,998 people in 677 households (Census 2011) in Raniganj block, Araria district, Bihar, the 46th-largest of 89 villages in Raniganj block. Literacy is 50%, 11 points above the block average of 39% and the sex ratio is 963 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 854334, served by Maryganj post office; the LGD village code is 221782. The sarpanch is SITA DEVI, and the village votes in Bihariganj assembly constituency, represented by MLA Niranjan Kumar Mehta. The population is estimated at 3,535 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Jamghatti · this village	2,998	50%	—
Pahasra · Raniganj	6,265	44%	—
Uphrail · Raniganj	4,809	35%	—
Barhepara · Raniganj	480	22%	—
Tamghatti · Raniganj	—	—	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Jamghatti

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: ARARIA
Distance to nearest town (km): 26
Distance to district HQ (km): 26
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 10
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Pahasra
Total area (ha): 858.4
Irrigated area (ha): 280
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Jamghatti

LGD code: 221782
Pincode: 854334
Post office: Maryganj
Population (Census 2011): 2,998
Population (projected 2026): 3,535
Households: 677
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 963
Literacy rate: 50.0%
Lok Sabha constituency: Madhepura
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bihariganj
Member of Parliament: Dinesh Chandra Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Niranjan Kumar Mehta
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SITA DEVI
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

Jamghatti — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,998

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,535

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

677

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

798

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: 2,998Census 2011
Households: 677Census 2011
Literacy rate: 50.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 963 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,5352026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 7982026 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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Rain deficit notwithstanding, Bihar achieves 99% paddy coverage

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Bihar panchayat polls only after delimitation: CM Samrat Choudhary

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Sep

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Bihar battles third prolonged flood spell with Ganga crossing decade-old highest levels at multiple sites

Reported by Swarajya.

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News from Araria & Bihar

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Rain deficit notwithstanding, Bihar achieves 99% paddy coverage
The Times of Indiayesterday
Bihar panchayat polls only after delimitation: CM Samrat Choudhary
ThePrintyesterday
Bihar battles third prolonged flood spell with Ganga crossing decade-old highest levels at multiple sites
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Bihar museum hosts ‘Malhar Utsav’, monsoon ragas enchant audience
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Tejashwi Yadav seeks Rs 15,000 aid amid Bihar floods, drought
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SVRC Of Bihar's Agri Dept Approves, Recommends 15 Crop Varieties For Bihar
The Times of India3 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Jamghatti

What is the pincode of Jamghatti?

The pincode of Jamghatti, Raniganj block, Araria district, Bihar is 854334. The post office is Maryganj.

Which post office delivers to Jamghatti?

Mail for Jamghatti is delivered through Maryganj post office, pincode 854334, in Raniganj block, Araria district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Jamghatti located?

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

What is the population of Jamghatti as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Jamghatti village has a population of 2,998 across 677 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Jamghatti?

The current sarpanch of Jamghatti gram panchayat is SITA DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Jamghatti in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Jamghatti in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Jamghatti?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Jamghatti village is 50.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Jamghatti?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Jamghatti village is 963 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Jamghatti?

12 schemes currently match residents of Jamghatti, 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 Jamghatti?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Jamghatti village is 221782.

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

Jamghatti ranks 46 of 89 villages in Raniganj block by Census 2011 population (2,998 residents).

Who is the MLA of Jamghatti?

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

Who is the MP for Jamghatti?

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

What is the population of Jamghatti in 2026?

Jamghatti is estimated at 3,535 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,998 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Jamghatti in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Jamghatti?

SITA DEVI is the sarpanch of Jamghatti 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 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
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