Banganj village, Korha block | Pincode 854115

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LGD code: 224405
Pincode: 854115
Post office: Semapur Factory
Population: 5,282
Households: 1,046
Literacy rate: 36.6%
Sex ratio: 936 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,901

Census 2011 · in context

How Banganj compares

By population, Banganj ranks #16 of 84 villages in Korha mandal.

Literacy rate

36.6%

−2.6% vs mandal average

Banganj: 36.6%
Korha mandal: 39.2%
Katihar district: 41.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

936

+4 vs mandal average

Banganj: 936
Korha mandal: 932

Household size

people per home

5.0

−0.2 vs mandal average

Banganj: 5.0
Korha mandal: 5.2

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

Banganj at a glance

Banganj is a village of 5,282 people in 1,046 households (Census 2011) in Korha block, Katihar district, Bihar, the 16th-largest of 84 villages in Korha block. Literacy is 37%, 3 points below the block average of 39% and the sex ratio is 936 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 854115, served by Semapur Factory post office; the LGD village code is 224405. The village votes in Darbhanga Rural assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rajesh Kumar Mandal. The population is estimated at 6,227 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Banganj · this village	5,282	37%	—
Binji · Korha	2,855	51%	—
Bargaon · Korha	176	51%	—
Badganv Parsi · Korha	—	—	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Banganj

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): 5
Primary school: 2
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: Yes
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: Yes
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): 22
Distance to district HQ (km): 22
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): BABANGANJ
Total area (ha): 457.8
Irrigated area (ha): 203.2
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Banganj

LGD code: 224405
Pincode: 854115
Post office: Semapur Factory
Population (Census 2011): 5,282
Population (projected 2026): 6,227
Households: 1,046
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 936
Literacy rate: 36.6%
Lok Sabha constituency: Darbhanga
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Darbhanga Rural
Member of Parliament: Gopal Jee Thakur
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rajesh Kumar Mandal
Block / Mandal: Korha

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

Banganj — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

5,282

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

6,227

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,046

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,233

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: 5,282Census 2011
Households: 1,046Census 2011
Literacy rate: 36.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 936 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6,2272026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,2332026 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
vajiramandravi.com14h ago
American woman moves to Bihar village after marriage, reveals her 'biggest adjustment' | Trending
Hindustan Timesyesterday
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
ddnews.gov.inyesterday
Giant crocodile wanders into Bihar village, forest team captures it in tense rescue
India Todayyesterday
Floods submerge schools in Bihar village, teacher turns boat into classroom
Bodhi Wire2 days ago

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People often ask about Banganj

What is the pincode of Banganj?

The pincode of Banganj, Korha block, Katihar district, Bihar is 854115. The post office is Semapur Factory.

Which post office delivers to Banganj?

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

In which district is Banganj located?

Banganj is a village in Korha block of Katihar district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Banganj as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Banganj village has a population of 5,282 across 1,046 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Banganj in?

Banganj falls under the Darbhanga Lok Sabha constituency (PC #14) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Banganj in?

Banganj falls under the Darbhanga Rural assembly constituency (AC #82) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Banganj?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Banganj village is 36.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Banganj?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Banganj village is 936 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Banganj?

12 schemes currently match residents of Banganj, 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 Banganj?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Banganj village is 224405.

How big is Banganj compared to other villages in Korha block?

Banganj ranks 16 of 84 villages in Korha block by Census 2011 population (5,282 residents).

Who is the MLA of Banganj?

Banganj falls under Darbhanga Rural assembly constituency (AC 82). The sitting MLA is Rajesh Kumar Mandal (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Banganj?

Banganj is in Darbhanga Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Gopal Jee Thakur (BJP).

What is the population of Banganj in 2026?

Banganj is estimated at 6,227 people in 2026, up about 18% from 5,282 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Banganj in?

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

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Sources & freshness

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)