Korhia village, Chanan block | Pincode 814131

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

MALTI DEVI

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LGD code: 241927
Pincode: 814131
Post office: Chandan
Population: 1,976
Households: 349
Literacy rate: 31%
Sex ratio: 907 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 671

Census 2011 · in context

How Korhia compares

By population, Korhia ranks #12 of 333 villages in Chanan mandal.

Literacy rate

31.0%

−6.9% vs mandal average

Korhia: 31.0%
Chanan mandal: 37.9%
Banka district: 47.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

907

−13 vs mandal average

Korhia: 907
Chanan mandal: 920

Household size

people per home

5.7

+0.2 vs mandal average

Korhia: 5.7
Chanan mandal: 5.5

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

Korhia at a glance

Korhia is a village of 1,976 people in 349 households (Census 2011) in Chanan block, Banka district, Bihar, the 12th-largest of 333 villages in Chanan block. Literacy is 31%, 7 points below the block average of 38% and the sex ratio is 907 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 814131, served by Chandan post office; the LGD village code is 241927. The sarpanch is MALTI DEVI, and the village votes in Warsaliganj assembly constituency, represented by MLA Anita. The population is estimated at 2,330 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Korhia · this village	1,976	31%	—
Heth Chadan · Chanan	1,485	40%	—
Bhorabadar · Chanan	1,299	35%	—
Lathane · Chanan	999	44%	—
Biharo · Chanan	833	33%	—
Dhabauni · Chanan	714	31%	—
Ghonghadabar · Chanan	536	20%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Korhia

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
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: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: Yes
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: DEOGHAR(JHARKHAND)
Distance to nearest town (km): 24
Distance to district HQ (km): 55
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 13
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Korhia
Total area (ha): 492
Irrigated area (ha): 52
Forest area (ha): 38.9

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

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Key facts — Korhia

LGD code: 241927
Pincode: 814131
Post office: Chandan
Population (Census 2011): 1,976
Population (projected 2026): 2,330
Households: 349
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 907
Literacy rate: 31.0%
Lok Sabha constituency: Nawada
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Warsaliganj
Member of Parliament: Vivek Thakur
Member of Legislative Assembly: Anita
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: MALTI DEVI
Block / Mandal: Chanan
Nearest railway station: Waris Aleganj (2.2 km)

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

Korhia — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,976

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,330

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

349

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

411

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: 1,976Census 2011
Households: 349Census 2011
Literacy rate: 31.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 907 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,3302026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4112026 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.

Boundary & surroundings

Korhia on the map

Centred on Chanan mandal

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Hospital· 1

Healthcare

Hospital
Government Hospital, Warisaliganj
📍 1.6 km awayOSM
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Transport

Railway · station
Waris Aleganj
📍 2.2 km awayOSM
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Railway · halt
Sonwarsa Halt
📍 5.5 km awayOSM
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Railway · station
Baghi Bardiha
📍 5.7 km awayOSM
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Railway · station
Sadipur
📍 8.7 km awayOSM
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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

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Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda

Reported by DD News.

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News from Banka & Bihar

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Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit
Mongabay India11h ago
Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme
ChiniMandi17h ago
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
DD News17h ago
Bihar Floats Solar Dryer Plan, Seeks OEMs for Farm-Level Deployments
Saur Energy18h ago
Monsoon fury grips states as Bihar floods affect 50 lakh, landslide blocks Adi Kailash route
Bodhi Wireyesterday
"Inflation rampant, farmers devastated but focus is on lamp lighting": Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar govt
ANI Newsyesterday

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People often ask about Korhia

What is the pincode of Korhia?

The pincode of Korhia, Chanan block, Banka district, Bihar is 814131. The post office is Chandan.

Which post office delivers to Korhia?

Mail for Korhia is delivered through Chandan post office, pincode 814131, in Chanan block, Banka district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Korhia located?

Korhia is a village in Chanan block of Banka district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Korhia as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Korhia village has a population of 1,976 across 349 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Korhia?

The current sarpanch of Korhia gram panchayat is MALTI DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Korhia in?

Korhia falls under the Nawada Lok Sabha constituency (PC #39) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Korhia in?

Korhia falls under the Warsaliganj assembly constituency (AC #239) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Korhia?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Korhia village is 31.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Korhia?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Korhia village is 907 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Korhia?

The nearest health facility to Korhia is Government Hospital, Warisaliganj (~1.6 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Korhia?

The nearest railway station to Korhia is Waris Aleganj (~2.2 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Korhia?

12 schemes currently match residents of Korhia, 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 Korhia?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Korhia village is 241927.

How big is Korhia compared to other villages in Chanan block?

Korhia ranks 12 of 333 villages in Chanan block by Census 2011 population (1,976 residents).

Who is the MLA of Korhia?

Korhia falls under Warsaliganj assembly constituency (AC 239). The sitting MLA is Anita (RJD).

Who is the MP for Korhia?

Korhia is in Nawada Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Vivek Thakur (BJP).

What is the population of Korhia in 2026?

Korhia is estimated at 2,330 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,976 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Korhia in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Korhia?

MALTI DEVI is the sarpanch of Korhia gram panchayat, Chanan block. See the sarpanch list of Chanan 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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