Baniya Bigha village, Narhat block | Pincode 805122

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

priti devi

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LGD code: 258185
Pincode: 805122
Post office: Narhat
Population: 2,189
Households: 296
Literacy rate: 42.5%
Sex ratio: 946 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,015

Census 2011 · in context

How Baniya Bigha compares

By population, Baniya Bigha ranks #15 of 65 villages in Narhat mandal.

Literacy rate

42.5%

−8.9% vs mandal average

Baniya Bigha: 42.5%
Narhat mandal: 51.4%
Nawada district: 49.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

946

−4 vs mandal average

Baniya Bigha: 946
Narhat mandal: 950

Household size

people per home

7.4

+0.6 vs mandal average

Baniya Bigha: 7.4
Narhat mandal: 6.8

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

Baniya Bigha at a glance

Baniya Bigha is a village of 2,189 people in 296 households (Census 2011) in Narhat block, Nawada district, Bihar, the 15th-largest of 65 villages in Narhat block. Literacy is 43%, 9 points below the block average of 51% and the sex ratio is 946 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 805122, served by Narhat post office; the LGD village code is 258185. The sarpanch is priti devi, and the village votes in Hasanpur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Raj Kumar Ray. The population is estimated at 2,581 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Baniya Bigha · this village	2,189	43%	—
Punaul · Narhat	4,461	44%	—
Gangapur · Narhat	1,391	43%	—
Rampur Dhorhan · Narhat	1,173	70%	—
Patal Bigha · Narhat	1,116	52%	—
Saidpur · Narhat	453	43%	—
Panre Chak · Narhat	372	57%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Baniya Bigha

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 2
Power hours (winter): 3
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: Yes
Nearest statutory town: HISUA
Distance to nearest town (km): 12
Distance to district HQ (km): 24
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 4
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Punaul
Total area (ha): 93
Irrigated area (ha): 8.25
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Baniya Bigha

LGD code: 258185
Pincode: 805122
Post office: Narhat
Population (Census 2011): 2,189
Population (projected 2026): 2,581
Households: 296
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 946
Literacy rate: 42.5%
Lok Sabha constituency: Khagaria
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Hasanpur
Member of Parliament: Rajesh Verma
Member of Legislative Assembly: Raj Kumar Ray
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: priti devi
Block / Mandal: Narhat

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

Baniya Bigha — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,189

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,581

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

296

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

349

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: 2,189Census 2011
Households: 296Census 2011
Literacy rate: 42.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 946 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,5812026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3492026 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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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

Reported by The Times of India.

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Tejashwi Yadav seeks Rs 15,000 aid amid Bihar floods, drought

Reported by thenewsmill.com.

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Bihar battles third prolonged flood spell with Ganga crossing decade-old highest levels at multiple sites
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Tejashwi Yadav seeks Rs 15,000 aid amid Bihar floods, drought
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Bihar may demand ₹250 cr from Centre as crop damage aid | Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times3 days ago
Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit
Mongabay India3 days ago

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People often ask about Baniya Bigha

What is the pincode of Baniya Bigha?

The pincode of Baniya Bigha, Narhat block, Nawada district, Bihar is 805122. The post office is Narhat.

Which post office delivers to Baniya Bigha?

Mail for Baniya Bigha is delivered through Narhat post office, pincode 805122, in Narhat block, Nawada district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Baniya Bigha located?

Baniya Bigha is a village in Narhat block of Nawada district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Baniya Bigha as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Baniya Bigha village has a population of 2,189 across 296 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Baniya Bigha?

The current sarpanch of Baniya Bigha gram panchayat is priti devi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Baniya Bigha in?

Baniya Bigha falls under the Khagaria Lok Sabha constituency (PC #25) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Baniya Bigha in?

Baniya Bigha falls under the Hasanpur assembly constituency (AC #140) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Baniya Bigha?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Baniya Bigha village is 42.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Baniya Bigha?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Baniya Bigha village is 946 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Baniya Bigha?

12 schemes currently match residents of Baniya Bigha, 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 Baniya Bigha?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Baniya Bigha village is 258185.

How big is Baniya Bigha compared to other villages in Narhat block?

Baniya Bigha ranks 15 of 65 villages in Narhat block by Census 2011 population (2,189 residents).

Who is the MLA of Baniya Bigha?

Baniya Bigha falls under Hasanpur assembly constituency (AC 140). The sitting MLA is Raj Kumar Ray (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Baniya Bigha?

Baniya Bigha is in Khagaria Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Rajesh Verma (LJP(RV)).

What is the population of Baniya Bigha in 2026?

Baniya Bigha is estimated at 2,581 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,189 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Baniya Bigha in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Baniya Bigha?

priti devi is the sarpanch of Baniya Bigha gram panchayat, Narhat block. See the sarpanch list of Narhat block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
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