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LGD code: 225185
Pincode: 855113
Population: 2,113
Households: 468
Literacy rate: 38.7%
Sex ratio: 890 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 770

Census 2011 · in context

How Barhat compares

By population, Barhat ranks #51 of 234 villages in Azamnagar mandal.

Literacy rate

38.7%

+0.5% vs mandal average

Barhat: 38.7%
Azamnagar mandal: 38.2%
Katihar district: 41.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

890

−30 vs mandal average

Barhat: 890
Azamnagar mandal: 920

Household size

people per home

4.5

−0.1 vs mandal average

Barhat: 4.5
Azamnagar mandal: 4.6

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

Key facts — Barhat

LGD code: 225185
Pincode: 855113
Population (Census 2011): 2,113
Population (projected 2026): 2,491
Households: 468
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 890
Literacy rate: 38.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Katihar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Katihar
Member of Parliament: Tariq Anwar
Member of Legislative Assembly: Tarkishore Prasad
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: maruf alam
Block / Mandal: Azamnagar

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 Katihar district level

Then & Now

Barhat — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,113

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,491

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

468

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

552

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: 2,113Census 2011
Households: 468Census 2011
Literacy rate: 38.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 890 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,4912026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 552

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 · Katihar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Katihar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Katihar 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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What is the pincode of Barhat?

The pincode of Barhat, Azamnagar mandal, Katihar district, Bihar is 855113.

In which district is Barhat located?

Barhat is a village in Azamnagar mandal of Katihar district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Barhat as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Barhat village has a population of 2,113 across 468 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Barhat?

The current sarpanch of Barhat gram panchayat is maruf alam.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Barhat in?

Barhat falls under the Katihar Lok Sabha constituency (PC #11) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Barhat in?

Barhat falls under the Katihar assembly constituency (AC #63) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Barhat?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Barhat village is 38.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Barhat?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Barhat village is 890 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Barhat?

12 schemes currently match residents of Barhat, 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 Barhat?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Barhat village is 225185.

How big is Barhat compared to other villages in Azamnagar mandal?

Barhat ranks 51 of 234 villages in Azamnagar mandal by Census 2011 population (2,113 residents).

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What is the pincode of Barhat?

In which district is Barhat located?

What is the population of Barhat as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Barhat?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Barhat in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Barhat in?

What is the literacy rate in Barhat?

What is the sex ratio in Barhat?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Barhat?

What is the LGD code of Barhat?

How big is Barhat compared to other villages in Azamnagar mandal?

Barhat on the map

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Barhat

What is the pincode of Barhat?

In which district is Barhat located?

What is the population of Barhat as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Barhat?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Barhat in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Barhat in?

What is the literacy rate in Barhat?

What is the sex ratio in Barhat?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Barhat?

What is the LGD code of Barhat?

How big is Barhat compared to other villages in Azamnagar mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Barhat — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

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