Dihi village, Chhorahi block | Pincode 848202

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

RAKHI RANI

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LGD code: 237476
Pincode: 848202
Post office: Meghaul
Population: 2,392
Households: 561
Literacy rate: 42.7%
Sex ratio: 849 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 782

Census 2011 · in context

How Dihi compares

By population, Dihi ranks #21 of 59 villages in Chhorahi mandal.

Literacy rate

42.7%

−8.6% vs mandal average

Dihi: 42.7%
Chhorahi mandal: 51.3%
Begusarai district: 52.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

849

−71 vs mandal average

Dihi: 849
Chhorahi mandal: 920

Household size

people per home

4.3

−0.5 vs mandal average

Dihi: 4.3
Chhorahi mandal: 4.8

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

Dihi at a glance

Dihi is a village of 2,392 people in 561 households (Census 2011) in Chhorahi block, Begusarai district, Bihar, the 21st-largest of 59 villages in Chhorahi block. Literacy is 43%, 9 points below the block average of 51% and the sex ratio is 849 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 848202, served by Meghaul post office; the LGD village code is 237476. The sarpanch is RAKHI RANI, and the village votes in Saharsa assembly constituency, represented by MLA Indrajeet Prasad Gupta. The population is estimated at 2,820 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Dihi · this village	2,392	43%	—
Ekamba · Chhorahi	6,923	51%	—
Seampur · Chhorahi	2,925	54%	—
Mohanwan Bagjhar · Chhorahi	0	—	—
Ijra Bishunpur · Chhorahi	0	—	—
Sapahua · Chhorahi	0	—	—
Harrahabadh · Chhorahi	0	—	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Dihi

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
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: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
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: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: ROSERA
Distance to nearest town (km): 20
Distance to district HQ (km): 45
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 6
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): EKAMBA
Total area (ha): 178
Irrigated area (ha): 60
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Dihi

LGD code: 237476
Pincode: 848202
Post office: Meghaul
Population (Census 2011): 2,392
Population (projected 2026): 2,820
Households: 561
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 849
Literacy rate: 42.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Madhepura
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Saharsa
Member of Parliament: Dinesh Chandra Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Indrajeet Prasad Gupta
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: RAKHI RANI
Block / Mandal: Chhorahi

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 Begusarai district level

Then & Now

Dihi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,392

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,820

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

561

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

661

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: 2,392Census 2011
Households: 561Census 2011
Literacy rate: 42.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 849 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,8202026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 6612026 projection
Active job cards: 1,80,092MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 75,925MGNREGA · 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: 1,058NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 62.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 62.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 80.8%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 62.9%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 · Begusarai district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Begusarai district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Begusarai 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

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"Inflation rampant, farmers devastated but focus is on lamp lighting": Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar govt

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American woman moves to Bihar village after marriage, reveals her 'biggest adjustment' | Trending

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"Inflation rampant, farmers devastated but focus is on lamp lighting": Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar govt
ANI News11h ago
American woman moves to Bihar village after marriage, reveals her 'biggest adjustment' | Trending
Hindustan Timesyesterday
Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts
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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts
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Giant crocodile wanders into Bihar village, forest team captures it in tense rescue
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Quick answers

People often ask about Dihi

What is the pincode of Dihi?

The pincode of Dihi, Chhorahi block, Begusarai district, Bihar is 848202. The post office is Meghaul.

Which post office delivers to Dihi?

Mail for Dihi is delivered through Meghaul post office, pincode 848202, in Chhorahi block, Begusarai district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Dihi located?

Dihi is a village in Chhorahi block of Begusarai district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Dihi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dihi village has a population of 2,392 across 561 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dihi?

The current sarpanch of Dihi gram panchayat is RAKHI RANI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dihi in?

Dihi falls under the Madhepura Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dihi in?

Dihi falls under the Saharsa assembly constituency (AC #75) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Dihi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dihi village is 42.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Dihi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dihi village is 849 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dihi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dihi, 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 Dihi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dihi village is 237476.

How big is Dihi compared to other villages in Chhorahi block?

Dihi ranks 21 of 59 villages in Chhorahi block by Census 2011 population (2,392 residents).

Who is the MLA of Dihi?

Dihi falls under Saharsa assembly constituency (AC 75). The sitting MLA is Indrajeet Prasad Gupta (Indian Inclusive Party).

Who is the MP for Dihi?

Dihi is in Madhepura Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Dinesh Chandra Yadav (JD(U)).

What is the population of Dihi in 2026?

Dihi is estimated at 2,820 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,392 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Dihi in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Dihi?

RAKHI RANI is the sarpanch of Dihi gram panchayat, Chhorahi block. See the sarpanch list of Chhorahi 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
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-17
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)