Bhusahula village, Arrah block | Pincode 802312

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Bhusahula is a village in Arrah mandal, Bhojpur district, Bihar, with a population of 1,387 across 217 households and a literacy rate of 49.3%. It is located at 24.952°N, 84.235°E with PIN code 802312.

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RANJU DEVI

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LGD code: 246739
Pincode: 802312
Post office: Chandawa
Population: 1,387
Households: 217
Literacy rate: 49.3%
Sex ratio: 903 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 427
Distance to district centre: 157 km
Distance to mandal centre: 200 km
Distance to Patna: 115 km
Distance to Kolkata: 497 km
Nearest railway station: Dehri on Sone · 6 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Darihat · 3 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Bhusahula compares

By population, Bhusahula ranks #56 of 115 villages in Arrah mandal.

Literacy rate

49.3%

−8.3% vs mandal average

Bhusahula: 49.3%
Arrah mandal: 57.6%
Bhojpur district: 58.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

903

+13 vs mandal average

Bhusahula: 903
Arrah mandal: 890

Household size

people per home

6.4

−0.4 vs mandal average

Bhusahula: 6.4
Arrah mandal: 6.8

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

Bhusahula at a glance

Bhusahula is a village of 1,387 people in 217 households (Census 2011) in Arrah block, Bhojpur district, Bihar, the 56th-largest of 115 villages in Arrah block. Literacy is 49%, 8 points below the block average of 58% and the sex ratio is 903 women per 1,000 men. It lies 157 km from the Bhojpur district centre, 2 km from Dharahara, the nearest town, 6 km from Dehri on Sone railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 802312, served by Chandawa post office; the LGD village code is 246739. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Darihat, 3 km away. The sarpanch is RANJU DEVI, and the village votes in Warisnagar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Manjarik Mrinal. The population is estimated at 1,635 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Bhusahula · this village	1,387	49%	—
Bhusahula · Barhara	1,170	60%	0 km N
Bhusahula · Dehri	2,953	58%	0 km N
Sahji · Rampur Maniharan	2,014	60%	0.9 km NW
Sahji · Akorhi Gola	0	—	0.9 km NW
Dharahara · Raghopur	13,417	46%	1.9 km NW
Dharahara · Ramgarh	0	—	1.9 km NW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Bhusahula

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 2
Power hours (winter): 4
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
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: Yes
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: ARRAH
Distance to nearest town (km): 5
Distance to district HQ (km): 5
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 5
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): GOTHAHULA
Total area (ha): 82
Irrigated area (ha): 75.4
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Bhusahula

LGD code: 246739
Pincode: 802312
Post office: Chandawa
Population (Census 2011): 1,387
Population (projected 2026): 1,635
Households: 217
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 903
Literacy rate: 49.3%
Coordinates: 24.95194°N, 84.23484°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Samastipur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Warisnagar
Member of Parliament: Shambhavi Choudhary
Member of Legislative Assembly: Manjarik Mrinal
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: RANJU DEVI
Block / Mandal: Arrah

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 Bhojpur district level

Then & Now

Bhusahula — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,387

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,635

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

217

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

256

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: 1,387Census 2011
Households: 217Census 2011
Literacy rate: 49.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 903 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,6352026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2562026 projection
Active job cards: 1,81,009MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 86,786MGNREGA · 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: 872NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 64.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.9%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 45.9%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 80.6%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 73.6%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 · Bhojpur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Bhojpur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Bhojpur 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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Getting there

How to reach Bhusahula

Mandal centre

Arrah · ≈ 200 km

≈ 6 h 50 min by car · 8 h 6 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Bhojpur · ≈ 157 km

≈ 5 h 23 min by car · 6 h 23 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 13,417 people

Dharahara · ≈ 1.9 km

≈ 4 min by car · 5 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Patna115 kmcapital
Kolkata497 km
Delhi807 km
Hyderabad1031 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationDehri on Sone6 km
Bus stopAurangabad Bus Stand25 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Darihat3 km
ATM / bankPunjab National Bank17 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil4 km
CollegeJawaharlal Nehru College9 km
Police stationRafiganj Police43 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Bhusahula

1 Temple mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕shiv shakti mandirTemple4.8 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Bhusahula

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🏫DAV Public School, DalmianagarSchool1.5 km ↗

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September 2026

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American woman who moved to Bihar village says US life isn't always easy: ‘Everything is expensive’ | Trending

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Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan to undertake extensive flood assessment in Bihar

Reported by DD News.

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Ganesh Chaturthi

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Vinayaka installation on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi. Madhyahna puja muhurat 11:

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Hartalika Teej

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Rishi Panchami

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Vishwakarma Puja

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News from Bhojpur & Bihar

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American woman who moved to Bihar village says US life isn't always easy: ‘Everything is expensive’ | Trending
hindustantimes.com8h ago
Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts
Inshorts9h ago
Shivraj Singh Chouhan to undertake extensive flood assessment in Bihar
DD News18h ago
Giant crocodile wanders into Bihar village, forest team captures it in tense rescue
India Today19h ago
Floods submerge schools in Bihar village, teacher turns boat into classroom
Bodhi Wireyesterday
Chouhan to visit Bihar today to assess flood situation
The Times of Indiayesterday

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Quick answers

People often ask about Bhusahula

What is the pincode of Bhusahula?

The pincode of Bhusahula, Arrah block, Bhojpur district, Bihar is 802312. The post office is Chandawa.

Which post office delivers to Bhusahula?

Mail for Bhusahula is delivered through Chandawa post office, pincode 802312, in Arrah block, Bhojpur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Bhusahula located?

Bhusahula is a village in Arrah block of Bhojpur district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Bhusahula as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bhusahula village has a population of 1,387 across 217 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Bhusahula?

The current sarpanch of Bhusahula gram panchayat is RANJU DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bhusahula in?

Bhusahula falls under the Samastipur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #23) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bhusahula in?

Bhusahula falls under the Warisnagar assembly constituency (AC #132) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Bhusahula?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bhusahula village is 49.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Bhusahula?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bhusahula village is 903 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bhusahula?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bhusahula, 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.

How far is Bhusahula from Bhojpur district centre?

Bhusahula is approximately 157 km (straight-line) from the centre of Bhojpur district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Bhusahula?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bhusahula village is 246739.

Which is the nearest town to Bhusahula?

Dharahara (population 13,417, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 2 km from Bhusahula in a straight line.

How big is Bhusahula compared to other villages in Arrah block?

Bhusahula ranks 56 of 115 villages in Arrah block by Census 2011 population (1,387 residents).

How far is Bhusahula from Patna?

Bhusahula is about 115 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 150 km.

How far is Bhusahula from Kolkata?

Bhusahula is about 497 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 645 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Bhusahula?

Dehri on Sone is the nearest railway station to Bhusahula, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Bhusahula?

Aurangabad Bus Stand is the nearest bus stop to Bhusahula, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 32 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bhusahula?

Government Hospital, Darihat is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bhusahula, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Bhusahula?

Punjab National Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Bhusahula, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Bhusahula?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Bhusahula, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Who is the MLA of Bhusahula?

Bhusahula falls under Warisnagar assembly constituency (AC 132). The sitting MLA is Manjarik Mrinal (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Bhusahula?

Bhusahula is in Samastipur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Shambhavi Choudhary (LJP(RV)).

Which schools and colleges are near Bhusahula?

Within 5 km of Bhusahula: DAV Public School, Dalmianagar (1.5 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Bhusahula in 2026?

Bhusahula is estimated at 1,635 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,387 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Bhusahula in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Bhusahula?

RANJU DEVI is the sarpanch of Bhusahula gram panchayat, Arrah block. See the sarpanch list of Arrah 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)