Babhandih village, Amas block | Pincode 824219

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

VEJANTHI DEVI

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LGD code: 255790
Pincode: 824219
Post office: Amas
Population: 1,201
Households: 194
Literacy rate: 48.2%
Sex ratio: 874 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 432

Census 2011 · in context

How Babhandih compares

By population, Babhandih ranks #36 of 102 villages in Amas mandal.

Literacy rate

48.2%

−4.6% vs mandal average

Babhandih: 48.2%
Amas mandal: 52.8%
Gaya district: 52.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

874

−69 vs mandal average

Babhandih: 874
Amas mandal: 943

Household size

people per home

6.2

−0.1 vs mandal average

Babhandih: 6.2
Amas mandal: 6.3

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

Babhandih at a glance

Babhandih is a village of 1,201 people in 194 households (Census 2011) in Amas block, Gaya district, Bihar, the 36th-largest of 102 villages in Amas block. Literacy is 48%, 5 points below the block average of 53% and the sex ratio is 874 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 824219, served by Amas post office; the LGD village code is 255790. The sarpanch is VEJANTHI DEVI, and the village votes in Bakhri assembly constituency, represented by MLA Sanjay Kumar. The population is estimated at 1,416 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Babhandih · this village	1,201	48%	—
Karamdih · Amas	2,165	60%	—
Bankat · Amas	1,655	42%	—
Mugrain · Amas	1,654	56%	—
Murainiya · Amas	1,422	41%	—
Suggi · Amas	1,296	67%	—
Paharpur · Amas	1,121	55%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Babhandih

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 5
Power hours (winter): 6
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: No
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: SHERGHATI
Distance to nearest town (km): 12
Distance to district HQ (km): 45
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 9
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Karamdih
Total area (ha): 113
Irrigated area (ha): 75.3
Forest area (ha): 28.4

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

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Key facts — Babhandih

LGD code: 255790
Pincode: 824219
Post office: Amas
Population (Census 2011): 1,201
Population (projected 2026): 1,416
Households: 194
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 874
Literacy rate: 48.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Begusarai
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bakhri
Member of Parliament: Giriraj Singh
Member of Legislative Assembly: Sanjay Kumar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: VEJANTHI DEVI
Block / Mandal: Amas

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 Gaya district level

Then & Now

Babhandih — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,201

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,416

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

194

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

229

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: 1,201Census 2011
Households: 194Census 2011
Literacy rate: 48.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 874 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,4162026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2292026 projection
Active job cards: 4,38,816MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 2,26,541MGNREGA · 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: 863NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 59.4%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.9%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 44.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 84.2%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.3%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 · Gaya district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Gaya district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Gaya 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.

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Bihar may demand ₹250 cr from Centre as crop damage aid | Hindustan Times

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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

Reported by ChiniMandi.

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Bihar may demand ₹250 cr from Centre as crop damage aid | Hindustan Times
Hindustan Timesyesterday
Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit
india.mongabay.comyesterday
Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme
ChiniMandiyesterday
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
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Bihar Floats Solar Dryer Plan, Seeks OEMs for Farm-Level Deployments
Saur Energyyesterday
Monsoon fury grips states as Bihar floods affect 50 lakh, landslide blocks Adi Kailash route
Bodhi Wire2 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Babhandih

What is the pincode of Babhandih?

The pincode of Babhandih, Amas block, Gaya district, Bihar is 824219. The post office is Amas.

Which post office delivers to Babhandih?

Mail for Babhandih is delivered through Amas post office, pincode 824219, in Amas block, Gaya district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Babhandih located?

Babhandih is a village in Amas block of Gaya district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Babhandih as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Babhandih village has a population of 1,201 across 194 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Babhandih?

The current sarpanch of Babhandih gram panchayat is VEJANTHI DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Babhandih in?

Babhandih falls under the Begusarai Lok Sabha constituency (PC #24) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Babhandih in?

Babhandih falls under the Bakhri assembly constituency (AC #147) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Babhandih?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Babhandih village is 48.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Babhandih?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Babhandih village is 874 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Babhandih?

12 schemes currently match residents of Babhandih, 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 Babhandih?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Babhandih village is 255790.

How big is Babhandih compared to other villages in Amas block?

Babhandih ranks 36 of 102 villages in Amas block by Census 2011 population (1,201 residents).

Who is the MLA of Babhandih?

Babhandih falls under Bakhri assembly constituency (AC 147). The sitting MLA is Sanjay Kumar (Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)).

Who is the MP for Babhandih?

Babhandih is in Begusarai Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Giriraj Singh (BJP).

What is the population of Babhandih in 2026?

Babhandih is estimated at 1,416 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,201 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Babhandih in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Babhandih?

VEJANTHI DEVI is the sarpanch of Babhandih gram panchayat, Amas block. See the sarpanch list of Amas 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, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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