Purdilganj village, Koilwar block | Pincode 802314

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

pinki devi

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LGD code: 246947
Pincode: 802314
Post office: Kayamnagar
Population: 1,279
Households: 176
Literacy rate: 55.8%
Sex ratio: 900 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 333

Census 2011 · in context

How Purdilganj compares

By population, Purdilganj ranks #47 of 71 villages in Koilwar mandal.

Literacy rate

55.8%

−2.4% vs mandal average

Purdilganj: 55.8%
Koilwar mandal: 58.2%
Bhojpur district: 58.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

900

+2 vs mandal average

Purdilganj: 900
Koilwar mandal: 898

Household size

people per home

7.3

+1.0 vs mandal average

Purdilganj: 7.3
Koilwar mandal: 6.3

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

Purdilganj at a glance

Purdilganj is a village of 1,279 people in 176 households (Census 2011) in Koilwar block, Bhojpur district, Bihar, the 47th-largest of 71 villages in Koilwar block. Literacy is 56%, 2 points below the block average of 58% and the sex ratio is 900 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 802314, served by Kayamnagar post office; the LGD village code is 246947. The sarpanch is pinki devi, and the village votes in Bibhutipur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Ajay Kumar. The population is estimated at 1,508 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Purdilganj · this village	1,279	56%	—
Kaem Nagar · Koilwar	8,554	56%	—
Gyanpur · Koilwar	2,841	34%	—
Imadpur · Koilwar	0	—	—
Raundh Santpur · Koilwar	0	—	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Purdilganj

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 3
Power hours (winter): 4
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: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: KOILWAR
Distance to nearest town (km): 9
Distance to district HQ (km): 8
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 9
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): KAYAMNAGAR
Total area (ha): 100
Irrigated area (ha): 26.7
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Purdilganj

LGD code: 246947
Pincode: 802314
Post office: Kayamnagar
Population (Census 2011): 1,279
Population (projected 2026): 1,508
Households: 176
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 900
Literacy rate: 55.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Ujiarpur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bibhutipur
Member of Parliament: Nityanand Rai
Member of Legislative Assembly: Ajay Kumar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: pinki devi
Block / Mandal: Koilwar

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

Purdilganj — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,279

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,508

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

176

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

Households · 2026

208

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: 1,279Census 2011
Households: 176Census 2011
Literacy rate: 55.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 900 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,5082026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2082026 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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News from Bhojpur & Bihar

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Rain deficit notwithstanding, Bihar achieves 99% paddy coverage
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Quick answers

People often ask about Purdilganj

What is the pincode of Purdilganj?

The pincode of Purdilganj, Koilwar block, Bhojpur district, Bihar is 802314. The post office is Kayamnagar.

Which post office delivers to Purdilganj?

Mail for Purdilganj is delivered through Kayamnagar post office, pincode 802314, in Koilwar block, Bhojpur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Purdilganj located?

Purdilganj is a village in Koilwar block of Bhojpur district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Purdilganj as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Purdilganj village has a population of 1,279 across 176 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Purdilganj?

The current sarpanch of Purdilganj gram panchayat is pinki devi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Purdilganj in?

Purdilganj falls under the Ujiarpur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #22) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Purdilganj in?

Purdilganj falls under the Bibhutipur assembly constituency (AC #138) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Purdilganj?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Purdilganj village is 55.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Purdilganj?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Purdilganj village is 900 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Purdilganj?

12 schemes currently match residents of Purdilganj, 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 Purdilganj?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Purdilganj village is 246947.

How big is Purdilganj compared to other villages in Koilwar block?

Purdilganj ranks 47 of 71 villages in Koilwar block by Census 2011 population (1,279 residents).

Who is the MLA of Purdilganj?

Purdilganj falls under Bibhutipur assembly constituency (AC 138). The sitting MLA is Ajay Kumar (CPI(M)).

Who is the MP for Purdilganj?

Purdilganj is in Ujiarpur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Nityanand Rai (BJP).

What is the population of Purdilganj in 2026?

Purdilganj is estimated at 1,508 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,279 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Purdilganj in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Purdilganj?

pinki devi is the sarpanch of Purdilganj gram panchayat, Koilwar block. See the sarpanch list of Koilwar 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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