Pithanwan village, Barun block | Pincode 824112

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

NILAM DEVI

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LGD code: 253656
Pincode: 824112
Post office: Barun (Aurangabad(BH))
Population: 1,167
Households: 173
Literacy rate: 52.3%
Sex ratio: 1012 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 315

Census 2011 · in context

How Pithanwan compares

By population, Pithanwan ranks #57 of 202 villages in Barun mandal.

Literacy rate

52.3%

−5.6% vs mandal average

Pithanwan: 52.3%
Barun mandal: 57.9%
Aurangabad district: 57.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,012

+86 vs mandal average

Pithanwan: 1,012
Barun mandal: 926

Household size

people per home

6.7

Same as the mandal average

Pithanwan: 6.7
Barun mandal: 6.7

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

Pithanwan at a glance

Pithanwan is a village of 1,167 people in 173 households (Census 2011) in Barun block, Aurangabad district, Bihar, the 57th-largest of 202 villages in Barun block. Literacy is 52%, 6 points below the block average of 58% and the sex ratio is 1,012 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 824112, served by Barun (Aurangabad(BH)) post office; the LGD village code is 253656. The sarpanch is NILAM DEVI, and the village votes in Hilsa assembly constituency, represented by MLA Krishna Murari Sharan. The population is estimated at 1,376 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Pithanwan · this village	1,167	52%	—
Khaira Karamdih · Barun	1,542	69%	—
Bardih Khurd · Barun	1,515	57%	—
Bardih Kalan · Barun	1,473	63%	—
Maddupur · Barun	1,157	67%	—
Fatehpur · Barun	1,156	69%	—
Dialpur · Barun	895	62%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Pithanwan

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 3
Power hours (winter): 4
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
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: No
Nearest statutory town: AURANGABAD
Distance to nearest town (km): 22
Distance to district HQ (km): 22
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Bardi Khurd
Total area (ha): 122
Irrigated area (ha): 120
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Pithanwan

LGD code: 253656
Pincode: 824112
Post office: Barun (Aurangabad(BH))
Population (Census 2011): 1,167
Population (projected 2026): 1,376
Households: 173
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1012
Literacy rate: 52.3%
Lok Sabha constituency: Nalanda
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Hilsa
Member of Parliament: Kaushalendra Kumar
Member of Legislative Assembly: Krishna Murari Sharan
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: NILAM DEVI
Block / Mandal: Barun

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 Aurangabad district level

Then & Now

Pithanwan — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,167

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,376

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

173

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

204

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: 1,167Census 2011
Households: 173Census 2011
Literacy rate: 52.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1012 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,3762026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2042026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 886NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 67.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.7%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 47.1%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 90.6%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 60.5%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 · Aurangabad district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Aurangabad district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Aurangabad 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Bihar museum hosts ‘Malhar Utsav’, monsoon ragas enchant audience

Reported by The Times of India.

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Tejashwi Yadav seeks Rs 15,000 aid amid Bihar floods, drought

Reported by thenewsmill.com.

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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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Bihar may demand ₹250 cr from Centre as crop damage aid | Hindustan Times
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Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit
Mongabay India3 days ago

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What is the pincode of Pithanwan?

The pincode of Pithanwan, Barun block, Aurangabad district, Bihar is 824112. The post office is Barun (Aurangabad(BH)).

Which post office delivers to Pithanwan?

Mail for Pithanwan is delivered through Barun (Aurangabad(BH)) post office, pincode 824112, in Barun block, Aurangabad district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Pithanwan located?

Pithanwan is a village in Barun block of Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Pithanwan as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Pithanwan village has a population of 1,167 across 173 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Pithanwan?

The current sarpanch of Pithanwan gram panchayat is NILAM DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Pithanwan in?

Pithanwan falls under the Nalanda Lok Sabha constituency (PC #29) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Pithanwan in?

Pithanwan falls under the Hilsa assembly constituency (AC #175) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Pithanwan?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Pithanwan village is 52.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Pithanwan?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Pithanwan village is 1012 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Pithanwan?

12 schemes currently match residents of Pithanwan, 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 Pithanwan?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Pithanwan village is 253656.

How big is Pithanwan compared to other villages in Barun block?

Pithanwan ranks 57 of 202 villages in Barun block by Census 2011 population (1,167 residents).

Who is the MLA of Pithanwan?

Pithanwan falls under Hilsa assembly constituency (AC 175). The sitting MLA is Krishna Murari Sharan (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Pithanwan?

Pithanwan is in Nalanda Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Kaushalendra Kumar (JD(U)).

What is the population of Pithanwan in 2026?

Pithanwan is estimated at 1,376 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,167 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Pithanwan in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Pithanwan?

NILAM DEVI is the sarpanch of Pithanwan gram panchayat, Barun block. See the sarpanch list of Barun 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, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-21
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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