Madhubani village, Barari block | Pincode 854115

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LGD code: 225539
Pincode: 854115
Post office: Semapur Factory
Population: 3,217
Households: 555
Literacy rate: 37.2%
Sex ratio: 899 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,339

Census 2011 · in context

How Madhubani compares

By population, Madhubani ranks #30 of 88 villages in Barari mandal.

Literacy rate

37.2%

−2.4% vs mandal average

Madhubani: 37.2%
Barari mandal: 39.6%
Katihar district: 41.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

899

−6 vs mandal average

Madhubani: 899
Barari mandal: 905

Household size

people per home

5.8

+0.5 vs mandal average

Madhubani: 5.8
Barari mandal: 5.3

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

Madhubani at a glance

Madhubani is a village of 3,217 people in 555 households (Census 2011) in Barari block, Katihar district, Bihar, the 30th-largest of 88 villages in Barari block. Literacy is 37%, 2 points below the block average of 40% and the sex ratio is 899 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 854115, served by Semapur Factory post office; the LGD village code is 225539. The village votes in Rupauli assembly constituency, represented by MLA Kaladhar Prasad Mandal. The population is estimated at 3,793 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Madhubani

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
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: Yes
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: KATIHAR
Distance to nearest town (km): 10
Distance to district HQ (km): 10
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): SAKRAILI
Total area (ha): 423
Irrigated area (ha): 223.8
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Madhubani

LGD code: 225539
Pincode: 854115
Post office: Semapur Factory
Population (Census 2011): 3,217
Population (projected 2026): 3,793
Households: 555
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 899
Literacy rate: 37.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Rupauli
Member of Parliament: Pappu Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kaladhar Prasad Mandal
Block / Mandal: Barari

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

Madhubani — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,217

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,793

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

555

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

654

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: 3,217Census 2011
Households: 555Census 2011
Literacy rate: 37.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 899 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,7932026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 6542026 projection
Active job cards: 3,20,356MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,71,004MGNREGA · 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: 888NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 49.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 92.0%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 44.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 82.6%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 68.4%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 · 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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American woman moves to Bihar village after marriage, reveals her 'biggest adjustment' | Trending

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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts
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American woman moves to Bihar village after marriage, reveals her 'biggest adjustment' | Trending
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Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan to undertake extensive flood assessment in Bihar
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People often ask about Madhubani

What is the pincode of Madhubani?

The pincode of Madhubani, Barari block, Katihar district, Bihar is 854115. The post office is Semapur Factory.

Which post office delivers to Madhubani?

Mail for Madhubani is delivered through Semapur Factory post office, pincode 854115, in Barari block, Katihar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Madhubani located?

Madhubani is a village in Barari block of Katihar district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Madhubani as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Madhubani village has a population of 3,217 across 555 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Madhubani in?

Madhubani falls under the Purnia Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Madhubani in?

Madhubani falls under the Rupauli assembly constituency (AC #60) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Madhubani?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Madhubani village is 37.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Madhubani?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Madhubani village is 899 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Madhubani?

12 schemes currently match residents of Madhubani, 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 Madhubani?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Madhubani village is 225539.

How big is Madhubani compared to other villages in Barari block?

Madhubani ranks 30 of 88 villages in Barari block by Census 2011 population (3,217 residents).

Who is the MLA of Madhubani?

Madhubani falls under Rupauli assembly constituency (AC 60). The sitting MLA is Kaladhar Prasad Mandal (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Madhubani?

Madhubani is in Purnia Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Pappu Yadav (IND).

What is the population of Madhubani in 2026?

Madhubani is estimated at 3,793 people in 2026, up about 18% from 3,217 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Madhubani in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Madhubani in Katihar 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
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