Indarwa village, Katiya block | Pincode 841437

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Indarwa is a village in Katiya mandal, Gopalganj district, Bihar, with a population of 256 across 48 households. The village has a low literacy rate of 28.1% and is located at coordinates 27.108°N, 84.464°E with PIN code 841437.

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LGD code: 229830
Pincode: 841437
Post office: Kateya
Population: 256
Households: 48
Literacy rate: 28.1%
Sex ratio: 882 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 103
Distance to district centre: 131 km
Distance to mandal centre: 206 km
Distance to Patna: 181 km
Distance to Kolkata: 640 km
Nearest railway station: Narkatyaganj · <1 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Sub-Divisional Hospital, Narkatiyaganj · <1 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Indarwa compares

By population, Indarwa ranks #97 of 116 villages in Katiya mandal.

Literacy rate

28.1%

−27.4% vs mandal average

Indarwa: 28.1%
Katiya mandal: 55.5%
Gopalganj district: 54.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

882

−232 vs mandal average

Indarwa: 882
Katiya mandal: 1,114

Household size

people per home

5.3

−0.8 vs mandal average

Indarwa: 5.3
Katiya mandal: 6.1

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

Indarwa at a glance

Indarwa is a village of 256 people in 48 households (Census 2011) in Katiya block, Gopalganj district, Bihar, the 97th-largest of 116 villages in Katiya block. Literacy is 28%, 27 points below the block average of 56% and the sex ratio is 882 women per 1,000 men. It lies 131 km from the Gopalganj district centre, 0 km from Pakri, the nearest town, under 1 km from Narkatyaganj railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 841437, served by Kateya post office; the LGD village code is 229830. The nearest hospital or health centre is Sub-Divisional Hospital, Narkatiyaganj, <1 km away. The village votes in Bibhutipur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Ajay Kumar. The population is estimated at 302 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Indarwa · this village	256	28%	—
Murli · Alauli	2,331	29%	0 km N
Barwa · Ramnagar	0	—	0 km N
Barwa · Kadipur	502	63%	0 km N
Mathia · Basantpur	1,889	64%	0 km N
Baswaria · Motihari	—	—	0 km N
Nankar · Harraiya	345	43%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Indarwa

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 6
Power hours (winter): 6
Primary school: 0
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: No
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: KATIYA
Distance to nearest town (km): 3
Distance to district HQ (km): 60
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 3
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): BHERIA
Total area (ha): 55.87
Irrigated area (ha): 52.23
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Indarwa

LGD code: 229830
Pincode: 841437
Post office: Kateya
Population (Census 2011): 256
Population (projected 2026): 302
Households: 48
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 882
Literacy rate: 28.1%
Coordinates: 27.10800°N, 84.46400°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Ujiarpur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bibhutipur
Member of Parliament: Nityanand Rai
Member of Legislative Assembly: Ajay Kumar
Block / Mandal: Katiya

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 Gopalganj district level

Then & Now

Indarwa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

256

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

302

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.8%

Households · 2026

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: 256Census 2011
Households: 48Census 2011
Literacy rate: 28.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 882 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3022026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 572026 projection
Active job cards: 1,25,511MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 67,029MGNREGA · 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: 943NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 63.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 60.1%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 97.9%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 53.8%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 · Gopalganj district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Gopalganj district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Gopalganj 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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Getting there

How to reach Indarwa

Mandal centre

Katiya · ≈ 206 km

≈ 7 h 3 min by car · 8 h 22 min by bike

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District centre

Gopalganj · ≈ 131 km

≈ 4 h 28 min by car · 5 h 18 min by bike

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Nearest town · 15,698 people

Pakri · ≈ under 1 km

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Distance to cities · straight line

Patna181 kmcapital
Kolkata640 km
Delhi732 km
Hyderabad1243 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationNarkatyaganj<1 km
Hospital / PHCSub-Divisional Hospital, Narkatiyaganj<1 km
ATM / bankparas pakdi32 km
Petrol pumpM/S USHA AUTOMOBILES23 km
Police stationBettiah Main Police Station35 km

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Temples & shrines near Indarwa

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🛕Birla MandirTemple<1 km ↗

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SVRC Of Bihar's Agri Dept Approves, Recommends 15 Crop Varieties For Bihar

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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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SVRC Of Bihar's Agri Dept Approves, Recommends 15 Crop Varieties For Bihar
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Bihar may demand ₹250 cr from Centre as crop damage aid | Hindustan Times
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People often ask about Indarwa

What is the pincode of Indarwa?

The pincode of Indarwa, Katiya block, Gopalganj district, Bihar is 841437. The post office is Kateya.

Which post office delivers to Indarwa?

Mail for Indarwa is delivered through Kateya post office, pincode 841437, in Katiya block, Gopalganj district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Indarwa located?

Indarwa is a village in Katiya block of Gopalganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Indarwa as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Indarwa village has a population of 256 across 48 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Indarwa in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Indarwa in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Indarwa?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Indarwa village is 28.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Indarwa?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Indarwa village is 882 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Indarwa?

12 schemes currently match residents of Indarwa, 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 Indarwa from Gopalganj district centre?

Indarwa is approximately 131 km (straight-line) from the centre of Gopalganj district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Indarwa?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Indarwa village is 229830.

Which is the nearest town to Indarwa?

Pakri (population 15,698, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 0 km from Indarwa in a straight line.

How big is Indarwa compared to other villages in Katiya block?

Indarwa ranks 97 of 116 villages in Katiya block by Census 2011 population (256 residents).

How far is Indarwa from Patna?

Indarwa is about 181 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 236 km.

How far is Indarwa from Kolkata?

Indarwa is about 640 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 831 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Indarwa?

Narkatyaganj is the nearest railway station to Indarwa, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Indarwa?

Sub-Divisional Hospital, Narkatiyaganj is the nearest hospital or health centre to Indarwa, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Indarwa?

paras pakdi is the nearest ATM or bank to Indarwa, about 32 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 41 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Indarwa?

M/S USHA AUTOMOBILES is the nearest petrol pump to Indarwa, about 23 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Who is the MLA of Indarwa?

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

Who is the MP for Indarwa?

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

What is the population of Indarwa in 2026?

Indarwa is estimated at 302 people in 2026, up about 18% from 256 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Indarwa in?

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

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Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)