★ Revenue village · Bausi block · Banka ★

Sarhamu

सरहमु
Bausi block
Pincode 813104
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Sarhamu is a revenue village in Bausi block, Banka district, Bihar. It had a population of 1,534 in 306 households (Census 2011).

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Census 2011 Snapshot

1,534 souls. 306 homes.

Bausi block, Banka district, Bihar.

1,534
Population
306
Households
65.1%
Literacy
889
Sex ratio
LGD 242382Source: Census 2011 + LGD
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  • Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹2,800Amarpur APMC · 27 Oct 2026
  • Onion₹5,500Barahat APMC · 27 Oct 2026
  • Potato₹1,800Amarpur APMC · 27 Oct 2026
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Sarhamu is a village in Bausi block, Banka district, Bihar. At the 2011 Census it had 1,534 people in 306 households, with a literacy rate of 65.1%. It is administered by the Sarua gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 813104.

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LGD village code242382
Census 2011 code242382
Gram panchayatSarua · LGD 94123
Pincode813104
BlockBausi · LGD 1355
DistrictBanka
StateBihar
Male / Female812 / 722 · Census 2011
Lok SabhaBanka · Giridhari Yadav (JD(U))
AssemblyKatoria · Puran Lal Tudu (BJP)

Gram panchayat

Sarhamu is in the Sarua (सरुआ) gram panchayat.

Other villages in Sarua

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

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Census 2011 · in context

How Sarhamu compares

By population, Sarhamu ranks #33 of 120 inhabited villages in Bausi block.

Literacy rate%
65.1%
+7.5% vs Bausi block average
Sarhamu
65.1%
Bausi block
57.6%
Banka district
57.6%
Sex ratio♀ per 1000 ♂
889
−31 vs Bausi block average
Sarhamu
889
Bausi block
920
Banka district
908
Household sizepeople per home
5.0
−0.1 vs Bausi block average
Sarhamu
5.0
Bausi 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 Sarhamu had in Census 2011

  • Primary school Not available · nearest within 5 km
  • Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
  • Treated tap water Not available
  • All-weather road Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
  • 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 Not available · nearest within 5 km

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Sarhamu at a glance

Sarhamu is a village of 1,534 people in 306 households (Census 2011) in Bausi block, Banka district, Bihar, the 33rd of 120 inhabited villages in Bausi block by population. Literacy is 65.1%, 7.5 points above the block figure of 57.6%, and the sex ratio is 889 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 813104; the LGD village code is 242382.

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Key facts — Sarhamu

LGD village code242382
Pincode813104
Population (Census 2011)1,534
Households306
Literacy65.1%
Sex ratio889 ♀/1000♂
Block / BlockBausi
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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
1,534Census 2011
Male / female
812 / 722
Households
306
People per home
5.0
Education
Literacy rate
65.1%literates ÷ people aged 7+

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

Approximate location

Sarhamu on the map

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

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Sarhamu · 24.7578° N, 87.0108° E

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≈ 24.76° N, 87.01° E · approximate (within ~8 km)© OpenStreetMap contributors

Electoral profile

Lok SabhaBanka · Giridhari Yadav (JD(U)), elected 2024
AssemblyKatoria (ST) · Puran Lal Tudu (BJP), MLA since 2025

Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. 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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Government jobs near Sarhamu

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Essential services & places near Sarhamu

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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 Sarhamu

  1. Where is Sarhamu located?

    Sarhamu is a village in Bausi block of Banka district, Bihar, India.

  2. Which district is Sarhamu in?

    Sarhamu is in Banka district of Bihar.

  3. Which gram panchayat does Sarhamu belong to?

    Sarhamu comes under the Sarua gram panchayat.

  4. How is Sarhamu written in the local script?

    Sarhamu is written सरहमु.

  5. What is the pincode of Sarhamu?

    The pincode of Sarhamu, Bausi, Banka is 813104.

  6. What is the population of Sarhamu?

    As per the 2011 Census, Sarhamu had a population of 1,534 (812 males and 722 females).

  7. How many households are there in Sarhamu?

    Sarhamu had 306 households at the 2011 Census.

  8. What is the literacy rate of Sarhamu?

    The literacy rate of Sarhamu was 65.1% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).

  9. What is the sex ratio of Sarhamu?

    Sarhamu had 889 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.

  10. Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sarhamu in?

    Sarhamu is in the Banka Lok Sabha constituency.

  11. Who is the MP for Sarhamu?

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

  12. Which assembly constituency is Sarhamu in?

    Sarhamu is in the Katoria assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.

  13. Who is the MLA for Sarhamu?

    Puran Lal Tudu (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Katoria assembly seat, which includes Sarhamu, in 2025.

  14. What is the LGD code of Sarhamu?

    The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sarhamu is 242382 and its Census 2011 village code is 242382.

  15. Which villages are near Sarhamu?

    Villages near Sarhamu include Bausi (within ~8 km), Amlo (about 11 km), Kachmachia (about 12 km), Bikrampur (about 13 km), Baijnathpur (about 13 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
  • Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
  • Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
  • 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 27 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.

CommodityMarketMinMaxModalDate
Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · BhindiAmarpur APMC2,5003,0002,80027 Oct 2026
Onion · MediumBarahat APMC5,0006,0005,50027 Oct 2026
Onion · 1st SortAmarpur APMC4,5006,0005,00027 Oct 2026
Potato · JyotiAmarpur APMC1,5002,0001,80027 Oct 2026
Potato · PotatoBarahat APMC1,2001,6001,40027 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 Sarhamu's shops.

Nearby villages
Bausiwithin ~8 km
Amloabout 11 km
Kachmachiaabout 12 km
Bikrampurabout 13 km
Baijnathpurabout 13 km
Janukitaabout 13 km

Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).

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Helplines

Official services

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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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