Mirganj village, Manihari block | Pincode 854103

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Mirganj is a small village in Manihari mandal, Katihar district, Bihar, with a population of 159 across 39 households. The village has a literacy rate of 64.2% and is located at coordinates 26.366°N, 84.337°E.

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LGD code: 225694
Pincode: 854103
Post office: Daharia Molls
Population: 159
Households: 39
Literacy rate: 64.2%
Sex ratio: 849 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 81
Distance to district centre: 277 km
Distance to mandal centre: 259 km
Distance to Patna: 117 km
Distance to Kolkata: 586 km
Nearest railway station: Hathua · <1 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Sub Div Hospital Hathua · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Mirganj compares

By population, Mirganj ranks #42 of 62 villages in Manihari mandal.

Literacy rate

64.2%

+23.6% vs mandal average

Mirganj: 64.2%
Manihari mandal: 40.6%
Katihar district: 41.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

849

−60 vs mandal average

Mirganj: 849
Manihari mandal: 909

Household size

people per home

4.1

−0.8 vs mandal average

Mirganj: 4.1
Manihari mandal: 4.9

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

Mirganj at a glance

Mirganj is a village of 159 people in 39 households (Census 2011) in Manihari block, Katihar district, Bihar, the 42nd-largest of 62 villages in Manihari block. Literacy is 64%, 24 points above the block average of 41% and the sex ratio is 849 women per 1,000 men. It lies 277 km from the Katihar district centre, 13 km from Phulwaria, the nearest town, under 1 km from Hathua railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 854103, served by Daharia Molls post office; the LGD village code is 225694. The nearest hospital or health centre is Sub Div Hospital Hathua, 4 km away. The village votes in Sonbarsha assembly constituency, represented by MLA Ratnesh Sada. The population is estimated at 187 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Mirganj · this village	159	64%	—
Mirganj · Murliganj	3,006	38%	0 km N
Mirganj · Forbesganj	—	—	0 km N
Mirganj · Begusarai	—	—	0 km N
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Mirganj · Forbesganj	3,038	43%	0 km N
Mirganj · Krityanand Nagar	455	29%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Mirganj

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): 4
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: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: MANIHARI
Distance to nearest town (km): 6
Distance to district HQ (km): 34
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 6
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): BAGHAR
Total area (ha): 62.4
Irrigated area (ha): 38.5
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Mirganj

LGD code: 225694
Pincode: 854103
Post office: Daharia Molls
Population (Census 2011): 159
Population (projected 2026): 187
Households: 39
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 849
Literacy rate: 64.2%
Coordinates: 26.36596°N, 84.33736°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Madhepura
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Sonbarsha
Member of Parliament: Dinesh Chandra Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Ratnesh Sada
Block / Mandal: Manihari

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

Mirganj — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

159

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Population · 2026

187

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

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: 159Census 2011
Households: 39Census 2011
Literacy rate: 64.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 849 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1872026 proj. · +17.6% vs 2011
Est. households: 462026 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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Getting there

How to reach Mirganj

Mandal centre

Manihari · ≈ 259 km

≈ 8 h 51 min by car · 10 h 31 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Katihar · ≈ 277 km

≈ 9 h 29 min by car · 11 h 16 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,080 people

Phulwaria · ≈ 13 km

≈ 28 min by car · 33 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Patna117 kmcapital
Kolkata586 km
Delhi746 km
Hyderabad1166 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationHathua<1 km
Bus stopBanjari More Bus Stand15 km
Hospital / PHCSub Div Hospital Hathua4 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India13 km
Petrol pumpMS Sheeba Petrolium12 km
CollegeInter college, Sakarpura52 km
Police stationBarharia Police Station13 km

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September 2026

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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts

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Sep

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American woman moves to Bihar village after marriage, reveals her 'biggest adjustment' | Trending

Reported by hindustantimes.com.

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Sep

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Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts

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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts
vajiramandravi.com17h 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 Mirganj

What is the pincode of Mirganj?

The pincode of Mirganj, Manihari block, Katihar district, Bihar is 854103. The post office is Daharia Molls.

Which post office delivers to Mirganj?

Mail for Mirganj is delivered through Daharia Molls post office, pincode 854103, in Manihari block, Katihar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Mirganj located?

Mirganj is a village in Manihari block of Katihar district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Mirganj as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Mirganj village has a population of 159 across 39 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Mirganj in?

Mirganj falls under the Madhepura Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Mirganj in?

Mirganj falls under the Sonbarsha assembly constituency (AC #74) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Mirganj?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Mirganj village is 64.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Mirganj?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Mirganj village is 849 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Mirganj?

12 schemes currently match residents of Mirganj, 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 Mirganj from Katihar district centre?

Mirganj is approximately 277 km (straight-line) from the centre of Katihar district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Mirganj?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Mirganj village is 225694.

Which is the nearest town to Mirganj?

Phulwaria (population 10,080, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 13 km from Mirganj in a straight line.

How big is Mirganj compared to other villages in Manihari block?

Mirganj ranks 42 of 62 villages in Manihari block by Census 2011 population (159 residents).

How far is Mirganj from Patna?

Mirganj is about 117 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 153 km.

How far is Mirganj from Kolkata?

Mirganj is about 586 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 762 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Mirganj?

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

Which is the nearest bus stop to Mirganj?

Banjari More Bus Stand is the nearest bus stop to Mirganj, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Mirganj?

Sub Div Hospital Hathua is the nearest hospital or health centre to Mirganj, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Mirganj?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Mirganj, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 17 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Mirganj?

MS Sheeba Petrolium is the nearest petrol pump to Mirganj, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Who is the MLA of Mirganj?

Mirganj falls under Sonbarsha assembly constituency (AC 74). The sitting MLA is Ratnesh Sada (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Mirganj?

Mirganj is in Madhepura Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Dinesh Chandra Yadav (JD(U)).

What is the population of Mirganj in 2026?

Mirganj is estimated at 187 people in 2026, up about 18% from 159 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Mirganj in?

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