Pahridih village, Chanan block | Pincode 814131

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

GULTAN RAJAK

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LGD code: 241919
Pincode: 814131
Post office: Chandan
Population: 625
Households: 128
Literacy rate: 31.5%
Sex ratio: 923 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 321

Census 2011 · in context

How Pahridih compares

By population, Pahridih ranks #85 of 333 villages in Chanan mandal.

Literacy rate

31.5%

−6.4% vs mandal average

Pahridih: 31.5%
Chanan mandal: 37.9%
Banka district: 47.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

923

+3 vs mandal average

Pahridih: 923
Chanan mandal: 920

Household size

people per home

4.9

−0.6 vs mandal average

Pahridih: 4.9
Chanan mandal: 5.5

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

Pahridih at a glance

Pahridih is a village of 625 people in 128 households (Census 2011) in Chanan block, Banka district, Bihar, the 85th-largest of 333 villages in Chanan block. Literacy is 32%, 6 points below the block average of 38% and the sex ratio is 923 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 814131, served by Chandan post office; the LGD village code is 241919. The sarpanch is GULTAN RAJAK, and the village votes in Warsaliganj assembly constituency, represented by MLA Anita. The population is estimated at 737 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Pahridih · this village	625	32%	—
Siljori · Chanan	3,619	44%	—
Bhanra · Chanan	1,488	49%	—
Jhajha · Chanan	774	49%	—
Kasoi · Chanan	582	45%	—
Biahi · Chanan	522	51%	—
Baghmari · Chanan	471	54%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Pahridih

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: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: DEOGHAR(JHARKHAND)
Distance to nearest town (km): 12
Distance to district HQ (km): 53
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 9
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Siljori
Total area (ha): 45
Irrigated area (ha): 18
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Pahridih

LGD code: 241919
Pincode: 814131
Post office: Chandan
Population (Census 2011): 625
Population (projected 2026): 737
Households: 128
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 923
Literacy rate: 31.5%
Lok Sabha constituency: Nawada
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Warsaliganj
Member of Parliament: Vivek Thakur
Member of Legislative Assembly: Anita
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: GULTAN RAJAK
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

Pahridih — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

625

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

737

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

128

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

151

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: 625Census 2011
Households: 128Census 2011
Literacy rate: 31.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 923 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7372026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1512026 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

Pahridih 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
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Lead story

September 2026

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Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit

Reported by Mongabay India.

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Sep

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

Reported by ChiniMandi.

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Sep

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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 India6h ago
Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme
ChiniMandi12h ago
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
DD News12h ago
Bihar Floats Solar Dryer Plan, Seeks OEMs for Farm-Level Deployments
Saur Energy14h 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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Quick answers

People often ask about Pahridih

What is the pincode of Pahridih?

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

Which post office delivers to Pahridih?

Mail for Pahridih 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 Pahridih located?

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

What is the population of Pahridih as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Pahridih village has a population of 625 across 128 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Pahridih?

The current sarpanch of Pahridih gram panchayat is GULTAN RAJAK.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Pahridih in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Pahridih in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Pahridih?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Pahridih village is 31.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Pahridih?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Pahridih village is 923 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Pahridih?

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

What is the nearest railway station to Pahridih?

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

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Pahridih?

12 schemes currently match residents of Pahridih, 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 Pahridih?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Pahridih village is 241919.

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

Pahridih ranks 85 of 333 villages in Chanan block by Census 2011 population (625 residents).

Who is the MLA of Pahridih?

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

Who is the MP for Pahridih?

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

What is the population of Pahridih in 2026?

Pahridih is estimated at 737 people in 2026, up about 18% from 625 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Pahridih in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Pahridih?

GULTAN RAJAK is the sarpanch of Pahridih 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
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)