Kosdihara village, Paraiya block | Pincode 824209

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SHANTRA DEVI

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LGD code: 255477
Pincode: 824209
Post office: Paraiya
Population: 1,830
Households: 283
Literacy rate: 52.6%
Sex ratio: 996 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 663

Census 2011 · in context

How Kosdihara compares

By population, Kosdihara ranks #19 of 85 villages in Paraiya mandal.

Literacy rate

52.6%

−1.0% vs mandal average

Kosdihara: 52.6%
Paraiya mandal: 53.6%
Gaya district: 52.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

996

+64 vs mandal average

Kosdihara: 996
Paraiya mandal: 932

Household size

people per home

6.5

+0.3 vs mandal average

Kosdihara: 6.5
Paraiya mandal: 6.2

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

Kosdihara at a glance

Kosdihara is a village of 1,830 people in 283 households (Census 2011) in Paraiya block, Gaya district, Bihar, the 19th-largest of 85 villages in Paraiya block. Literacy is 53%, 1 points below the block average of 54% and the sex ratio is 996 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 824209, served by Paraiya post office; the LGD village code is 255477. The sarpanch is SHANTRA DEVI, and the village votes in Matihani assembly constituency, represented by MLA Narendra Kumar Singh Alias Bogo Singh. The population is estimated at 2,158 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

Gram panchayat: Solara. →

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kosdihara · this village	1,830	53%	—
Solara · Paraiya	6,653	55%	—
Kastha · Paraiya	2,387	62%	—
Paranpur · Paraiya	1,166	61%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kosdihara

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): 4
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: Yes
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: GAYA
Distance to nearest town (km): 16
Distance to district HQ (km): 16
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 10
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Solara
Total area (ha): 113
Irrigated area (ha): 15.4
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Kosdihara

LGD code: 255477
Pincode: 824209
Post office: Paraiya
Population (Census 2011): 1,830
Population (projected 2026): 2,158
Households: 283
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 996
Literacy rate: 52.6%
Lok Sabha constituency: Begusarai
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Matihani
Member of Parliament: Giriraj Singh
Member of Legislative Assembly: Narendra Kumar Singh Alias Bogo Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SHANTRA DEVI
Block / Mandal: Paraiya

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

Kosdihara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,830

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,158

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

283

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

334

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: 1,830Census 2011
Households: 283Census 2011
Literacy rate: 52.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 996 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,1582026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3342026 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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September 2026

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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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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 Gaya & Bihar

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Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit
Mongabay India1h ago
Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme
ChiniMandi7h ago
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
DD News7h ago
Bihar Floats Solar Dryer Plan, Seeks OEMs for Farm-Level Deployments
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Monsoon fury grips states as Bihar floods affect 50 lakh, landslide blocks Adi Kailash route
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"Inflation rampant, farmers devastated but focus is on lamp lighting": Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar govt
ANI News21h ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Kosdihara

What is the pincode of Kosdihara?

The pincode of Kosdihara, Paraiya block, Gaya district, Bihar is 824209. The post office is Paraiya.

Which post office delivers to Kosdihara?

Mail for Kosdihara is delivered through Paraiya post office, pincode 824209, in Paraiya block, Gaya district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kosdihara located?

Kosdihara is a village in Paraiya block of Gaya district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Kosdihara as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kosdihara village has a population of 1,830 across 283 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kosdihara?

The current sarpanch of Kosdihara gram panchayat is SHANTRA DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kosdihara in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kosdihara in?

Kosdihara falls under the Matihani assembly constituency (AC #144) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Kosdihara?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kosdihara village is 52.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Kosdihara?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kosdihara village is 996 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kosdihara?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kosdihara, 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 Kosdihara?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kosdihara village is 255477.

How big is Kosdihara compared to other villages in Paraiya block?

Kosdihara ranks 19 of 85 villages in Paraiya block by Census 2011 population (1,830 residents).

Who is the MLA of Kosdihara?

Kosdihara falls under Matihani assembly constituency (AC 144). The sitting MLA is Narendra Kumar Singh Alias Bogo Singh (RJD).

Who is the MP for Kosdihara?

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

What is the population of Kosdihara in 2026?

Kosdihara is estimated at 2,158 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,830 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kosdihara in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Kosdihara?

SHANTRA DEVI is the sarpanch of Kosdihara gram panchayat, Paraiya block. See the sarpanch list of Paraiya 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, 2026-05-15
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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