Bandhi village, Meskaur block | Pincode 805129

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

basant pasi

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LGD code: 258222
Pincode: 805129
Post office: Tungi
Population: 1,153
Households: 189
Literacy rate: 37.8%
Sex ratio: 909 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 357

Census 2011 · in context

How Bandhi compares

By population, Bandhi ranks #30 of 60 villages in Meskaur mandal.

Literacy rate

37.8%

−10.8% vs mandal average

Bandhi: 37.8%
Meskaur mandal: 48.6%
Nawada district: 49.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

909

−70 vs mandal average

Bandhi: 909
Meskaur mandal: 979

Household size

people per home

6.1

−0.2 vs mandal average

Bandhi: 6.1
Meskaur mandal: 6.3

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

Bandhi at a glance

Bandhi is a village of 1,153 people in 189 households (Census 2011) in Meskaur block, Nawada district, Bihar, the 30th-largest of 60 villages in Meskaur block. Literacy is 38%, 11 points below the block average of 49% and the sex ratio is 909 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 805129, served by Tungi post office; the LGD village code is 258222. The sarpanch is basant pasi, and the village votes in Begusarai assembly constituency, represented by MLA Kundan Kumar. The population is estimated at 1,359 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Bandhi · this village	1,153	38%	—
Barosar · Meskaur	1,563	40%	—
Sonpura · Meskaur	1,263	52%	—
Belwan · Meskaur	1,133	47%	—
Chorabara · Meskaur	951	33%	—
Arandi · Meskaur	893	45%	—
Adganwan · Meskaur	624	46%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Bandhi

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: 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: 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: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: HISUA
Distance to nearest town (km): 10
Distance to district HQ (km): 36
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 10
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Barosar
Total area (ha): 131
Irrigated area (ha): 131
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Bandhi

LGD code: 258222
Pincode: 805129
Post office: Tungi
Population (Census 2011): 1,153
Population (projected 2026): 1,359
Households: 189
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 909
Literacy rate: 37.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Begusarai
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Begusarai
Member of Parliament: Giriraj Singh
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kundan Kumar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: basant pasi
Block / Mandal: Meskaur

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 Nawada district level

Then & Now

Bandhi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,153

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,359

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

189

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

223

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: 1,153Census 2011
Households: 189Census 2011
Literacy rate: 37.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 909 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,3592026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2232026 projection
Active job cards: 2,82,930MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,65,382MGNREGA · 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: 865NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 62.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.4%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 47.9%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 85.2%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 70.4%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 · Nawada district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Nawada district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Nawada 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Centred on Meskaur mandal

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September 2026

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Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain

Reported by WION.

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Sep

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Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj

Reported by ChiniMandi.

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Sep

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Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda

Reported by DD News.

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News from Nawada & Bihar

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Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain
wionews.comyesterday
Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj
ChiniMandiyesterday
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
DD News2 days ago
If the Son canal system has more water, why are Bihar’s fields still thirsty?
Counterview2 days ago
Meet the solar didis turning sunlight into a source of livelihood in rural Bihar
YourStory.com3 days ago
Rain deficit notwithstanding, Bihar achieves 99% paddy coverage
The Times of India3 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Bandhi

What is the pincode of Bandhi?

The pincode of Bandhi, Meskaur block, Nawada district, Bihar is 805129. The post office is Tungi.

Which post office delivers to Bandhi?

Mail for Bandhi is delivered through Tungi post office, pincode 805129, in Meskaur block, Nawada district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Bandhi located?

Bandhi is a village in Meskaur block of Nawada district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Bandhi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bandhi village has a population of 1,153 across 189 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Bandhi?

The current sarpanch of Bandhi gram panchayat is basant pasi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bandhi in?

Bandhi falls under the Begusarai Lok Sabha constituency (PC #24) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bandhi in?

Bandhi falls under the Begusarai assembly constituency (AC #146) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Bandhi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bandhi village is 37.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Bandhi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bandhi village is 909 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bandhi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bandhi, 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 Bandhi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bandhi village is 258222.

How big is Bandhi compared to other villages in Meskaur block?

Bandhi ranks 30 of 60 villages in Meskaur block by Census 2011 population (1,153 residents).

Who is the MLA of Bandhi?

Bandhi falls under Begusarai assembly constituency (AC 146). The sitting MLA is Kundan Kumar (BJP).

Who is the MP for Bandhi?

Bandhi is in Begusarai Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Giriraj Singh (BJP).

What is the population of Bandhi in 2026?

Bandhi is estimated at 1,359 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,153 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Bandhi in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Bandhi?

basant pasi is the sarpanch of Bandhi gram panchayat, Meskaur block. See the sarpanch list of Meskaur block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-09-23
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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