Chandidih village, Barahat block | Pincode 813110

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

NIKHIL BAHADUR SINGH

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LGD code: 241212
Pincode: 813110
Post office: Panjwara
Population: 1,519
Households: 302
Literacy rate: 64.8%
Sex ratio: 892 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 438

Census 2011 · in context

How Chandidih compares

By population, Chandidih ranks #25 of 73 villages in Barahat mandal.

Literacy rate

64.8%

+15.9% vs mandal average

Chandidih: 64.8%
Barahat mandal: 48.9%
Banka district: 47.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

892

−24 vs mandal average

Chandidih: 892
Barahat mandal: 916

Household size

people per home

5.0

−0.2 vs mandal average

Chandidih: 5.0
Barahat mandal: 5.2

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

Chandidih at a glance

Chandidih is a village of 1,519 people in 302 households (Census 2011) in Barahat block, Banka district, Bihar, the 25th-largest of 73 villages in Barahat block. Literacy is 65%, 16 points above the block average of 49% and the sex ratio is 892 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 813110, served by Panjwara post office; the LGD village code is 241212. The sarpanch is NIKHIL BAHADUR SINGH, and the village votes in Ujiarpur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Alok Kumar Mehta. The population is estimated at 1,791 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Chandidih · this village	1,519	65%	—
Sabal Pur · Barahat	3,398	54%	—
Begpur · Barahat	1,559	52%	—
Saruka · Barahat	1,248	59%	—
Mohani · Barahat	906	46%	—
Paso · Barahat	688	61%	—
Chake · Barahat	670	37%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Chandidih

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: 0
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: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: BANKA
Distance to nearest town (km): 20
Distance to district HQ (km): 20
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 9
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Sabal Pur
Total area (ha): 195
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 — Chandidih

LGD code: 241212
Pincode: 813110
Post office: Panjwara
Population (Census 2011): 1,519
Population (projected 2026): 1,791
Households: 302
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 892
Literacy rate: 64.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Ujiarpur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Ujiarpur
Member of Parliament: Nityanand Rai
Member of Legislative Assembly: Alok Kumar Mehta
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: NIKHIL BAHADUR SINGH
Block / Mandal: Barahat

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 Banka district level

Then & Now

Chandidih — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,519

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,791

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

302

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

356

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: 1,519Census 2011
Households: 302Census 2011
Literacy rate: 64.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 892 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,7912026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3562026 projection
Active job cards: 1,87,509MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 88,882MGNREGA · 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: 991NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 55.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 38.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 89.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 65.9%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 · Banka district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Banka district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Banka 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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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

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Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme

Reported by ChiniMandi.

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Bihar may demand ₹250 cr from Centre as crop damage aid | Hindustan Times
Hindustan Timesyesterday
Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit
india.mongabay.comyesterday
Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme
ChiniMandiyesterday
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
ddnews.gov.inyesterday
Bihar Floats Solar Dryer Plan, Seeks OEMs for Farm-Level Deployments
Saur Energyyesterday
Monsoon fury grips states as Bihar floods affect 50 lakh, landslide blocks Adi Kailash route
Bodhi Wire2 days ago

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People often ask about Chandidih

What is the pincode of Chandidih?

The pincode of Chandidih, Barahat block, Banka district, Bihar is 813110. The post office is Panjwara.

Which post office delivers to Chandidih?

Mail for Chandidih is delivered through Panjwara post office, pincode 813110, in Barahat block, Banka district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Chandidih located?

Chandidih is a village in Barahat block of Banka district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Chandidih as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Chandidih village has a population of 1,519 across 302 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Chandidih?

The current sarpanch of Chandidih gram panchayat is NIKHIL BAHADUR SINGH.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chandidih in?

Chandidih falls under the Ujiarpur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #22) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chandidih in?

Chandidih falls under the Ujiarpur assembly constituency (AC #134) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Chandidih?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Chandidih village is 64.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Chandidih?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Chandidih village is 892 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chandidih?

12 schemes currently match residents of Chandidih, 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 Chandidih?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chandidih village is 241212.

How big is Chandidih compared to other villages in Barahat block?

Chandidih ranks 25 of 73 villages in Barahat block by Census 2011 population (1,519 residents).

Who is the MLA of Chandidih?

Chandidih falls under Ujiarpur assembly constituency (AC 134). The sitting MLA is Alok Kumar Mehta (RJD).

Who is the MP for Chandidih?

Chandidih is in Ujiarpur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Nityanand Rai (BJP).

What is the population of Chandidih in 2026?

Chandidih is estimated at 1,791 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,519 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Chandidih in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Chandidih?

NIKHIL BAHADUR SINGH is the sarpanch of Chandidih gram panchayat, Barahat block. See the sarpanch list of Barahat 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
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