Baiganbari village, Kadwa block | Pincode 855113

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LGD code: 224634
Pincode: 855113
Post office: Salmari
Population: 288
Households: 55
Literacy rate: 47.6%
Sex ratio: 858 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 80

Census 2011 · in context

How Baiganbari compares

By population, Baiganbari ranks #187 of 264 villages in Kadwa mandal.

Literacy rate

47.6%

+7.3% vs mandal average

Baiganbari: 47.6%
Kadwa mandal: 40.3%
Katihar district: 41.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

858

−64 vs mandal average

Baiganbari: 858
Kadwa mandal: 922

Household size

people per home

5.2

+0.4 vs mandal average

Baiganbari: 5.2
Kadwa mandal: 4.8

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

Baiganbari at a glance

Baiganbari is a village of 288 people in 55 households (Census 2011) in Kadwa block, Katihar district, Bihar, the 187th-largest of 264 villages in Kadwa block. Literacy is 48%, 7 points above the block average of 40% and the sex ratio is 858 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 855113, served by Salmari post office; the LGD village code is 224634. The village votes in Purnia assembly constituency, represented by MLA Vijay Kumar Khemka. The population is estimated at 340 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Baiganbari · this village	288	48%	—
Nista · Kadwa	4,188	35%	—
Bhaunagar · Kadwa	4,152	42%	—
Sadapur · Kadwa	1,982	46%	—
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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Baiganbari

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
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: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: KATIHAR
Distance to nearest town (km): 50
Distance to district HQ (km): 50
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 17
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 13.8
Irrigated area (ha): 8.3
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Baiganbari

LGD code: 224634
Pincode: 855113
Post office: Salmari
Population (Census 2011): 288
Population (projected 2026): 340
Households: 55
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 858
Literacy rate: 47.6%
Lok Sabha constituency: Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Purnia
Member of Parliament: Pappu Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Vijay Kumar Khemka
Block / Mandal: Kadwa

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

Baiganbari — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

288

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Population · 2026

340

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

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: 288Census 2011
Households: 55Census 2011
Literacy rate: 47.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 858 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3402026 proj. · +18.1% vs 2011
Est. households: 652026 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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September 2026

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Rain deficit notwithstanding, Bihar achieves 99% paddy coverage

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Bihar panchayat polls only after delimitation: CM Samrat Choudhary

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Bihar battles third prolonged flood spell with Ganga crossing decade-old highest levels at multiple sites

Reported by Swarajya.

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Rain deficit notwithstanding, Bihar achieves 99% paddy coverage
The Times of India23h ago
Bihar panchayat polls only after delimitation: CM Samrat Choudhary
ThePrintyesterday
Bihar battles third prolonged flood spell with Ganga crossing decade-old highest levels at multiple sites
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Bihar museum hosts ‘Malhar Utsav’, monsoon ragas enchant audience
The Times of India2 days ago
Tejashwi Yadav seeks Rs 15,000 aid amid Bihar floods, drought
The News Mill2 days ago
SVRC Of Bihar's Agri Dept Approves, Recommends 15 Crop Varieties For Bihar
The Times of India3 days ago

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What is the pincode of Baiganbari?

The pincode of Baiganbari, Kadwa block, Katihar district, Bihar is 855113. The post office is Salmari.

Which post office delivers to Baiganbari?

Mail for Baiganbari is delivered through Salmari post office, pincode 855113, in Kadwa block, Katihar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Baiganbari located?

Baiganbari is a village in Kadwa block of Katihar district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Baiganbari as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Baiganbari village has a population of 288 across 55 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Baiganbari in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Baiganbari in?

Baiganbari falls under the Purnia assembly constituency (AC #62) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Baiganbari?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Baiganbari village is 47.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Baiganbari?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Baiganbari village is 858 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Baiganbari?

12 schemes currently match residents of Baiganbari, 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 Baiganbari?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Baiganbari village is 224634.

How big is Baiganbari compared to other villages in Kadwa block?

Baiganbari ranks 187 of 264 villages in Kadwa block by Census 2011 population (288 residents).

Who is the MLA of Baiganbari?

Baiganbari falls under Purnia assembly constituency (AC 62). The sitting MLA is Vijay Kumar Khemka (BJP).

Who is the MP for Baiganbari?

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

What is the population of Baiganbari in 2026?

Baiganbari is estimated at 340 people in 2026, up about 18% from 288 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Baiganbari in?

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