★ Revenue village · Barahat block · Banka ★

Hijaria

हिजरिया
Barahat block
Pincode 813109
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Hijaria is a revenue village in Barahat block, Banka district, Bihar. It had a population of 503 in 101 households (Census 2011).

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Census 2011 Snapshot

503 souls. 101 homes.

Barahat block, Banka district, Bihar.

503
Population
101
Households
66.1%
Literacy
816
Sex ratio
LGD 241182Source: Census 2011 + LGD
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  • Onion₹5,500Barahat APMC · 28 Oct 2026
  • Potato₹1,400Barahat APMC · 28 Oct 2026
  • Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹2,800Amarpur APMC · 27 Oct 2026
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Hijaria is a village in Barahat block, Banka district, Bihar. At the 2011 Census it had 503 people in 101 households, with a literacy rate of 66.1%. It is administered by the Gordhawar gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 813109.

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LGD village code241182
Census 2011 code241182
Gram panchayatGordhawar · LGD 94097
Pincode813109
BlockBarahat · LGD 1349
DistrictBanka
StateBihar
Male / Female277 / 226 · Census 2011
Lok SabhaBanka · Giridhari Yadav (JD(U))
AssemblyBanka · Ram Narayan Mandal (BJP)

Gram panchayat

Hijaria is in the Gordhawar (गोर्धावर) gram panchayat.

Other villages in Gordhawar

Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.

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Census 2011 · in context

How Hijaria compares

By population, Hijaria ranks #53 of 65 inhabited villages in Barahat block.

Literacy rate%
66.1%
+6.1% vs Barahat block average
Hijaria
66.1%
Barahat block
60.0%
Banka district
57.6%
Sex ratio♀ per 1000 ♂
816
−100 vs Barahat block average
Hijaria
816
Barahat block
916
Banka district
908
Household sizepeople per home
5.0
−0.2 vs Barahat block average
Hijaria
5.0
Barahat block
5.2
Banka district
5.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.

What Hijaria had in Census 2011

  • Primary school Available · 1 in the village
  • Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
  • Treated tap water Not available
  • All-weather road Not available · nearest within 5 km
  • Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
  • Power for homes Not available
  • Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
  • Mobile phone coverage Available

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Hijaria at a glance

Hijaria is a village of 503 people in 101 households (Census 2011) in Barahat block, Banka district, Bihar, the 53rd of 65 inhabited villages in Barahat block by population. Literacy is 66.1%, 6.1 points above the block figure of 60.0%, and the sex ratio is 816 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 813109; the LGD village code is 241182.

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Key facts — Hijaria

LGD village code241182
Pincode813109
Population (Census 2011)503
Households101
Literacy66.1%
Sex ratio816 ♀/1000♂
Block / BlockBarahat
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Demographics — Census 2011

Population, education & work

India's last full Census was in 2011; these are its village-level counts (Primary Census Abstract). VoiceOfVillage shows official figures only — no projections.
Population
Population
503Census 2011
Male / female
277 / 226
Households
101
People per home
5.0
Education
Literacy rate
66.1%literates ÷ people aged 7+

Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.

Approximate location

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The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Hijaria. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.

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Hijaria · 24.9686° N, 86.9730° E

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≈ 24.97° N, 86.97° E · approximate (within ~8 km)© OpenStreetMap contributors

Electoral profile

Lok SabhaBanka · Giridhari Yadav (JD(U)), elected 2024
AssemblyBanka · Ram Narayan Mandal (BJP), MLA since 2025

Estimated: 100% of the 3 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Bihar Assembly 2025 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).

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Essential services & places near Hijaria

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Banks, ATMs & post offices336 in Banka district

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Hospitals & clinics193 in Banka district

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Schools & anganwadis1 in Banka district

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Transport17 in Banka district

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FAQ

People often ask about Hijaria

  1. Where is Hijaria located?

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

  2. Which district is Hijaria in?

    Hijaria is in Banka district of Bihar.

  3. Which gram panchayat does Hijaria belong to?

    Hijaria comes under the Gordhawar gram panchayat.

  4. How is Hijaria written in the local script?

    Hijaria is written हिजरिया.

  5. What is the pincode of Hijaria?

    The pincode of Hijaria, Barahat, Banka is 813109.

  6. What is the population of Hijaria?

    As per the 2011 Census, Hijaria had a population of 503 (277 males and 226 females).

  7. How many households are there in Hijaria?

    Hijaria had 101 households at the 2011 Census.

  8. What is the literacy rate of Hijaria?

    The literacy rate of Hijaria was 66.1% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).

  9. What is the sex ratio of Hijaria?

    Hijaria had 816 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.

  10. Which Lok Sabha constituency is Hijaria in?

    Hijaria is in the Banka Lok Sabha constituency.

  11. Who is the MP for Hijaria?

    Giridhari Yadav (Janata Dal (United)) won the Banka Lok Sabha seat, which includes Hijaria, in 2024.

  12. Which assembly constituency is Hijaria in?

    Hijaria is in the Banka assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.

  13. Who is the MLA for Hijaria?

    Ram Narayan Mandal (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Banka assembly seat, which includes Hijaria, in 2025.

  14. What is the LGD code of Hijaria?

    The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Hijaria is 241182 and its Census 2011 village code is 241182.

  15. Which villages are near Hijaria?

    Villages near Hijaria include Rajaun (within ~8 km), Banki (about 11 km), Hasanpur (about 15 km), Mandar Deru (about 16 km), Dhuraia (about 17 km).

Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.

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  • Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
  • Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
  • Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
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  • Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
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Climate & El Niño

Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory

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Long-term district average for October: 84.6 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)

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Mandi prices · Banka

Latest reports from markets in Banka district, within the last 14 days.

Latest reports up to 28 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.

CommodityMarketMinMaxModalDate
Onion · MediumBarahat APMC5,0006,0005,50028 Oct 2026
Potato · PotatoBarahat APMC1,2001,6001,40028 Oct 2026
Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · BhindiAmarpur APMC2,5003,0002,80027 Oct 2026
Onion · 1st SortAmarpur APMC4,5006,0005,00027 Oct 2026
Potato · JyotiAmarpur APMC1,5002,0001,80027 Oct 2026
Brinjal · Arkasheela MattigullaAmarpur APMC4,5005,5005,00026 Oct 2026
Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · BhindiBarahat APMC2,0002,5002,20021 Oct 2026

Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →

These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Hijaria's shops.

Nearby villages
Rajaunwithin ~8 km
Bankiabout 11 km
Hasanpurabout 15 km
Mandar Deruabout 16 km
Dhuraiaabout 17 km
Bikrampurabout 17 km

Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).

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Helplines

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Schemes worth checking

  • PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

    Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.

  • Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.

  • PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.

  • Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority

    Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.

  • National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution

    Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.

  • National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.

  • PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment

    Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.

  • Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.

  • Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).

  • Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.

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